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05 Feb

Arteta ‘Disappointed’ By Arsenal Transfer Window

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Manager Mikel Arteta says he is disappointed by Arsenal’s failure to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but praised the club’s discipline. Arsenal were expected to bring in an attacker after Gabriel Jesus suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury last month, while Bukayo Saka is yet to return from a hamstring issue. “We had a clear intention which is always when a window opens to explore the opportunities to improve our squad with players that can make an impact,” Arteta said before Arsenal’s EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle on Wednesday. “With players injured, we’ve been…

16 Jan

What Arteta told Rio Ferdinand about signing new striker for Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that the club is looking to bring in a new striker during the January transfer window. Arteta made the remarks while speaking to Rio Ferdinand after Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The result leaves the Gunners four points behind leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand. Son Heung-min gave Spurs the lead at the Emirates, but Arsenal equalized after the ball deflected off Dominic Solanke from a corner. Leandro Trossard then secured the win with a low drive. Kai Havertz started as the focal…

19 Sep

Odegaard Ankle Injury ‘Quite Significant’ – Arteta

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a “quite significant” ankle ligament injury. The midfielder limped off during Norway’s Nations League win over Austria on Monday, 9 September. Odegaard had gone down in pain after hurting his left ankle following a foul by Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half. He returned to Arsenal for an MRI scan and missed his side’s 1-0 win at Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday. “The scan showed some damage around the ligaments in the ankle so we are going to miss him,” said Gunners boss Arteta before his…

04 Nov

Gabriel Jesus Goal Drought Will Not Last, Arteta Sends Warning Ahead Of Chelsea Game

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The Brazilian international who scored five times for Arsenal between his debut and the North London debut with Tottenham, hasn't scored since October 1. Gabriel Jesus with Arsenal's coach Mikel Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has cleared the air following Gabriel Jesus' goal drought, urging to forward to remain ‘patient’ in his bid to score his first in eight matches for the Gunners. Between his debut at the Emirates and the North London Derby triumph over Tottenham, the Brazilian international scored five times for Arsenal but hasn't scored since his last on October 1. Although his goal drought might have…