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Declan Rice Can Be A ‘Lighthouse’ For Gunners, Says Mikel Arteta
18 Jul

Declan Rice Can Be A ‘Lighthouse’ For Gunners, Says Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says £100m signing Declan Rice can be a “lighthouse” for the Gunners and the midfielder is “exactly what we needed”. Rice, 24, has joined from West Ham in a deal that could rise to £105m. He is their third signing after forward Kai Havertz joined from Chelsea in a £65m deal and defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax for £34m. Arsenal were second last season behind Manchester City, despite leading for most of the Premier League campaign. “I see him like a lighthouse,” Arteta said of England international Rice. “He is willing to put the light in others, improve…
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Europa League Last 16: Man Utd To Play Real Betis, Arsenal Face Sporting Lisbon
24 Feb

Europa League Last 16: Man Utd To Play Real Betis, Arsenal Face Sporting Lisbon

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Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 after overcoming Barcelona, while Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon. United beat the La Liga leaders 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday to seal a 4-3 aggregate win in the play-off tie. Arsenal will play the second leg of their tie at home after qualifying as group winners, while Manchester United host Betis at Old Trafford first. The Europa League last-16 ties will take place on 9 and 16 March. Premier League leaders Arsenal avoided the knockout round play-offs by topping Group A with five wins from their six games.…
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Thomas Partey Still Doubtful For Arsenal’s Clash Against Aston Villa
17 Feb

Thomas Partey Still Doubtful For Arsenal’s Clash Against Aston Villa

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that midfielder Thomas Partey’s availability for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa remains uncertain. Partey missed Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City due to a muscular injury, causing Arsenal to relinquish their lead in the Premier League table. Although Partey’s injury is not deemed serious, Arteta stated the player is still feeling some discomfort and will be under observation, leading up to the lunchtime kickoff. “We have to assess him (on Friday) again,” Arteta said. “He had a little muscle discomfort and will be assessed this morning.” After spending a significant amount of time on…
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Man City Goes Top With Win Over Title Rivals Arsenal
16 Feb

Man City Goes Top With Win Over Title Rivals Arsenal

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Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time since November as they leapfrogged leaders Arsenal with a vital victory at Emirates Stadium. The reigning champions turned on the power in the second half in the biggest game of the domestic season as Arsenal paid a heavy price for individual errors. Takehiro Tomiyasu’s poor backpass allowed Kevin de Bruyne to loft a finish over Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after 24 minutes but Arsenal deservedly drew level three minutes before half-time, Bukayo Saka scoring from the spot after City goalkeeper Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah. City, lacking…
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Jorginho Moves From Chelsea To The Gunners In A Deal Worth £12m
01 Feb

Jorginho Moves From Chelsea To The Gunners In A Deal Worth £12m

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Arsenal have signed Italy midfielder Jorginho from Chelsea in a £12m deal. The 31-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, was in the last six months of his Blues’ contract. He passed a medical on Tuesday and signed an 18-month contract with the option of a further year. “Jorginho is a midfield player who has intelligence, deep leadership skills and a huge amount of Premier League and international experience,” said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. “He has won in his career, but still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. “We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and…
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Stabbed Arsenal Defender Faces Two Months Out After Surgery
28 Oct

Stabbed Arsenal Defender Faces Two Months Out After Surgery

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Arsenal’s Pablo Marí said he felt “lucky” to escape life-threatening injuries after being stabbed and seeing “a person die in front of me” in an Italian supermarket. Milan’s Niguarda hospital performed surgery to reconstruct two injured muscles in Marí’s back. Italy’s Carabinieri police said a 47-year-old supermarket employee was killed in Thursday’s attack. Another employee was left injured along with four customers, including Marí. The 29-year-old, who is on loan at Monza from Arsenal, had been walking around the supermarket with his wife and son when he was stabbed in the back, reports Gazzetta dello Sport Monza said Marí’s surgery…
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