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Bukayo Saka: Injury Against Lens ‘A Worry’ For Arsenal, Says Mikel Arteta

Bukayo Saka: Injury Against Lens ‘A Worry’ For Arsenal, Says Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka's latest injury is "a worry" - but does not regret picking him to play in Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Lens. Saka set up Gabriel Jesus' goal, but went off with a muscular problem in the 34th minute as his side lost for the first time this season. "We don't know anything more," said Arteta. "It was big enough not to allow him to continue to play the game and that's a worry for us." Saka, 22, had started his side's past two games before being withdrawn with injury concerns - and is now a doubt…
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We Need Partey, Other Injured Arsenal Players Back – Mikel Arteta

We Need Partey, Other Injured Arsenal Players Back – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, said he needs injured Arsenal players back, including Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey. The 30-year-old has been out with a muscle injury since the start of September and is expected to be out until October. Arsenal have about six important players out with injuries including Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, and Partey. Speaking before Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Brentford in the Carabao Cup, Arteta admitted Arsenal’s squad is short. “It’s the situation that we have at the moment… We have to adapt. The squad that we have at the moment is really…
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Thomas Partey To Join Arsenal Squad In USA – Report

Thomas Partey To Join Arsenal Squad In USA – Report

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to join his teammates for their pre-season tour in the United States on Tuesday (July 18). The Black Stars player was omitted from Arsenal's initial squad for their pre-season tour but will join later. Partey's absence is attributed to fitness issues as the club aims to keep him in shape for the upcoming season. The Gunners are expected to honour three friendly but interesting matches before returning to London. The 2022/23 Premier League runners-up will play MLS All Stars in their first game. They will also battle fellow Premier League giants Manchester United before…
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Arsenal Secure Signing Of Kai Havertz From Chelsea In £65m Deal

Arsenal Secure Signing Of Kai Havertz From Chelsea In £65m Deal

Germany forward Kai Havertz has completed a move to Arsenal from Chelsea for a reported fee of £65 million. The 24-year-old has committed to a “long-term deal” with the Gunners, returning to London three years after his transfer to Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen, which cost £71 million at the time. The final amount paid for Havertz’s services may increase due to potential add-ons. Last season, he found the back of the net nine times for Chelsea and showcased his abilities in the Premier League. Arsenal Sporting Director Edu said: “We’re excited to bring Kai to the club and great work…
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2023/34 PL Season: Opening Five Fixtures For Man City, Arsenal And Rest Of ‘Big Six’

2023/34 PL Season: Opening Five Fixtures For Man City, Arsenal And Rest Of ‘Big Six’

The fixture schedule for the 2023/24 Premier League season has been released, with league champions and treble winners, Manchester City going away to Burnley. Man City, on August 11, will meet a familiar face at Turf Moor, where Vincent Kompany is boss. Meanwhile, Arsenal return to Nottingham, where they lost last season’s title race. The Gunners, who are currently chasing a deal for Declan Rice, will be looking to avenge that 1-0 defeat on August 12. Chelsea and Liverpool will headline the opening weekend as the first ‘Big Six’ clash. Both clubs had underwhelming terms last season, and will look…
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Arsenal Lose To Brighton To Leave Man City On Brink

Arsenal Lose To Brighton To Leave Man City On Brink

Arsenal’s fading title hopes were dealt a devastating blow after losing to Brighton to leave leaders Manchester City one win from a fifth Premier League title in six seasons. The Gunners needed to respond after City’s 3-0 win over Everton earlier on Sunday left Mikel Arteta’s side trailing by four points in the race for the title. On a deeply frustrating day for Arsenal, Leandro Trossard hit the bar against his former club while Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka both went close before Julio Enciso’s close-range header put Brighton ahead. Substitute Deniz Undav doubled the lead after lobbing Aaron Ramsdale in the…
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Arsenal Keep Title Hopes Alive With Win At Newcastle

Arsenal Keep Title Hopes Alive With Win At Newcastle

Arsenal clawed Manchester City’s lead at the Premier League summit back to one point after they came out on top in a thriller against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Mikel Arteta’s side, who have played one game more than the champions, responded superbly to the pressure exerted by Manchester City’s victory over Leeds United to prevail in an action-packed, edgy encounter littered with chances on Tyneside. Newcastle, attempting to strengthen their push for a place in the Champions League next season, started at lightning pace – Jacob Murphy hitting the post and having a penalty award overturned by VAR.…
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Idris Elba Confident Arsenal Will Win Premier League

Idris Elba Confident Arsenal Will Win Premier League

American actor Idris Elba is confident that Arsenal will win the Premier League title at the expense of Manchester City despite trailing the latter by a point on the table. Elba said he is impressed with the club's improvement this season and believes it has set the tone for Arsenal to reclaim their top club status. "I think they are going to be right in the mix every season moving forward. No doubt about that. We've got a Phenomenal team, they are working really well, the manager is respected, the supporters are right behind him. And the future looks bright.…
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Mohammed Kudus Tipped To Be A Good Addition To Arsenal

Mohammed Kudus Tipped To Be A Good Addition To Arsenal

Former Netherlands manager Frank de Boer is confident Mohammed Kudus will fit in well at Arsenal if the Premier League side succeed in securing the services of the in-form midfielder. His comments follow a revelation made by transfer expert David Ornstein who claimed the Black Stars player was on the wishlist of the London-based club together with Chelsea player Mason Mount. Frank de Boer who is an admirer of the former Nordjaelland player indicated that Kudus’ skillset would be a good addition to Arsenal. He explains that the injury concerns of Arsenal wouldn’t have been a major setback in their…
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EPL: Odegaard Brace Sees Arsenal Ease Past Chelsea

EPL: Odegaard Brace Sees Arsenal Ease Past Chelsea

Arsenal delivered an emphatic warning that they remain serious title contenders as they outclassed abysmal Chelsea at Emirates Stadium to return to the top of the Premier League. The Gunners had gone four league games without a win and were heavily beaten last time out at reigning champions Manchester City, who replaced them at the summit with victory at Fulham on Sunday. Arsenal responded by producing a magnificent first-half display, racing into a 3-0 lead inside 34 minutes courtesy of two crisp strikes by captain Martin Odegaard and a scrambled finish by Gabriel Jesus. Chelsea, who fell to a sixth…
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