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Saka Responds To Claims He Is ‘Carrying Arsenal’ At The Age Of 19

Saka Responds To Claims He Is ‘Carrying Arsenal’ At The Age Of 19

The talented teenager has become a key part of the Gunners' plans for the present and future, but he is eager to avoid any added pressure Bukayo Saka has refuted suggestions that he is "carrying Arsenal", with the 19-year-old eager to point out that football remains "a team sport" and he needs assistance. The home-grown part of immediate and long-term plans at Emirates Stadium is taking on ever-increasing levels of responsibility despite his tender years. Saka is well regarded at Arsenal with a new contract coming his way, but the England international is eager to avoid any more pressure on…
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Liverpool Team News: Firmino Available For Arsenal Clash

Liverpool Team News: Firmino Available For Arsenal Clash

The Brazilian returned to training earlier in the week and has been passed fit to face the Gunners in Saturday's Premier League clash Roberto Firmino is available to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. There were question marks over the Brazil forward's availability having only returned to training this week following a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. He is, however, fit enough to be part of the squad for the trip to the Emirates Stadium, with Klopp also confirming there were no set-backs for the players returning from international duty.
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‘He’s The One!’ – Wright Praying Arsenal Manage To Seal £50m Deal For Odegaard

‘He’s The One!’ – Wright Praying Arsenal Manage To Seal £50m Deal For Odegaard

The Gunners great has been impressed by the Norwegian midfielder and wants to see a permanent transfer pushed through with Real Madrid Ian Wright has urged Arsenal to wrap up a £50 million ($68m) deal with Real Madrid for Martin Odegaard, with the Gunners great billing the on-loan midfielder as “the one”. A talented Norway international moved to Emirates Stadium on a short-term agreement during the winter transfer window. He has impressed in north London, with another eye-catching performance put in during a thrilling 3-3 derby draw with West Ham, and Mikel Arteta has been advised to do whatever it…
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Hakimi’s Future Assessed By Agent Amid Talk Of Interest In Inter Defender From Chelsea & Arsenal

Hakimi’s Future Assessed By Agent Amid Talk Of Interest In Inter Defender From Chelsea & Arsenal

There have been suggestions that Serie A title hopefuls will have to sell prized assets this summer, with interest building in a Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi is generating plenty of transfer talk heading towards the summer window, with Arsenal and Chelsea said to be among his suitors, but the Inter defender’s agent says no move has been considered as yet. The highly-rated 22-year-old only moved to San Siro in the summer of 2020, with a permanent switch away from Real Madrid secured on the back of a productive loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. A return to Santiago Bernabeu has also…
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Xhaka Claims He Is ‘Deliberately’ Targeted As Arsenal Star Vows Critics Won’t ‘Break’ Him

Xhaka Claims He Is ‘Deliberately’ Targeted As Arsenal Star Vows Critics Won’t ‘Break’ Him

The Swiss midfielder feels he has become a scapegoat at times, with his disciplinary record dissected in greater detail than others Granit Xhaka claims he is “deliberately” targeted by critics, but the Arsenal midfielder insists detractors will not “break” him and that he will always “come back stronger”. The Switzerland international midfielder has seen questions asked of his disciplinary record and value to the collective cause throughout a five-year spell at Emirates Stadium. He has done himself few favours at times, with costly red cards picked up and petulant displays of defiance delivered, but the 28-year-old still feels as though…
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Arteta Responds To Claims Arsenal Captain Aubameyang Is ‘Past His Best’ & ‘Lost His Superpower’

Arteta Responds To Claims Arsenal Captain Aubameyang Is ‘Past His Best’ & ‘Lost His Superpower’

The Gunners boss claims to have no complaints with a striker who has hit 11 goals this season and remains an important part of future plans Mikel Arteta has shrugged off claims that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is “past his best” and “lost his superpower”, with the Arsenal boss adamant that the Gunners’ club captain still has an important role to play at Emirates Stadium. Questions have been asked of a Gabonese frontman throughout the 2020-21 campaign, with a 31-year-old tied to a lucrative contract proving to be less prolific than he has been in recent times. Aubameyang does, however, have 11…
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‘Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe’ – Wenger Lists Players He Missed Out On During Time As Arsenal Boss

‘Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe’ – Wenger Lists Players He Missed Out On During Time As Arsenal Boss

The former Gunners manager says he attempted to acquire three of the world's best footballers, including bringing in the PSG star for no transfer fee Arsene Wenger says Arsenal could have signed Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer, while also confirming attempts to bring in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappe, who this week scored a stunning hat-trick as PSG beat Barcelona 4-1 at Camp Nou in their Champions League round of 16 first leg encounter, has been linked with a mega-money move this summer, with Liverpool and Real Madrid among those said to be interested. It could have all…
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Odegaard Discusses Permanent Arsenal Transfer From Real Madrid After Full Debut

Odegaard Discusses Permanent Arsenal Transfer From Real Madrid After Full Debut

The Norwegian midfielder made his first start for the Gunners against Leeds and says he is enjoying his time at Emirates Stadium Martin Odegaard has opened up on the possibility of securing a permanent move from Real Madrid to Arsenal, with the Norwegian midfielder admitting anything is possible. The 22-year-old joined the Gunners during the winter transfer window on a loan deal through to the end of the season. He made his full debut for the Premier League heavyweights in their 4-2 win over Leeds having previously made two appearances off the bench, and is ruling nothing out when it…
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‘It’s Amazing To Have Odegaard Here’ – Partey Hails Real Madrid Loanee As Arsenal Weigh Up Transfer Options

‘It’s Amazing To Have Odegaard Here’ – Partey Hails Real Madrid Loanee As Arsenal Weigh Up Transfer Options

The Gunners have taken the Norwegian playmaker on loan for the rest of the season, but several other summer targets are being mooted Thomas Partey says it is “amazing” to have Martin Odegaard at Arsenal, with the Gunners midfielder hoping a Norwegian playmaker can help Mikel Arteta’s side hit ultimate targets before transfer options are weighed up. A highly-rated 22-year-old midfielder is set to see out the season at Emirates Stadium, with a lack of game time under Zinedine Zidane at Santiago Bernabeu leading a former teenage prodigy to north London. It remains to be seen how long Odegaard will…
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Arsenal Receive Partey Injury Boost Ahead Of Manchester United Clash

Arsenal Receive Partey Injury Boost Ahead Of Manchester United Clash

The Gunners midfielder is expected to be fit for Saturday's Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium Thomas Partey is on course to be fit for Arsenal’s game against Manchester United on Saturday. The Ghana international limped off during the second half of Tuesday’s 3-1 win at Southampton, raising fears he could miss this weekend’s meeting with United at Emirates Stadium. Speaking on Thursday, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitted he was unsure whether Partey or Emile Smith Rowe, who also picked up a knock against Southampton, would be fit to play Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
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