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Arsenal’s January priority: Antonio Nusa emerges as £45m target despite Leipzig’s reluctance
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Arsenal’s January priority: Antonio Nusa emerges as £45m target despite Leipzig’s reluctance

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are intensifying their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa, a World Cup standout and Bundesliga standout, as their attack remains understaffed after summer sales. But Leipzig’s financial security—and Nusa’s own value—could complicate a deal before the window closes.

7 Nov 2026
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Arsenal’s tactical reset: Havertz, Tzolis and Calafiori lead the charge against Hull City
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Arsenal’s tactical reset: Havertz, Tzolis and Calafiori lead the charge against Hull City

With Saka sidelined and Saliba’s return looming, Mikel Arteta has set his benchmarks for the Hull City clash—Havertz up front, Konsa’s fitness under scrutiny, and a back four that has already delivered five clean sheets this season. The Gunners’ next Premier League step hinges on these choices.

5 Nov 2026
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David Raya admitted Arsenal’s defensive lapses in…
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David Raya admitted Arsenal’s defensive lapses in…

David Raya admitted Arsenal’s defensive lapses in the second half cost them dearly in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Slavia Praha, while Mikel Arteta acknowledged the team’s inconsistency. The result keeps the Gunners in contention but raises concerns about their ability to sustain dominance in the Champions League group stage.

5 Nov 2026
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Arsenal’s Gyokeres shines as Gunners edge Slavia Prague while Como rewrite Champions League history with 9-1 rout of Lens
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Arsenal’s Gyokeres shines as Gunners edge Slavia Prague while Como rewrite Champions League history with 9-1 rout of Lens

Viktor Gyokeres delivered a masterclass in Prague as Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 win, extending their unbeaten start in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Como 1907 equalled the modern era’s biggest winning margin with a 9-1 demolition of Lens, a result that will send shockwaves through European football.

4 Nov 2026
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Arsenal Planning Double January Transfer Swoop as Mikel Arteta Targets Attack Reinforcements
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Arsenal Planning Double January Transfer Swoop as Mikel Arteta Targets Attack Reinforcements

Arsenal are preparing an ambitious January transfer window to bolster Mikel Arteta’s attacking options as the club aims to defend its Premier League title. Having missed out on summer targets like Julian Alvarez, the Gunners have now set their sights on fresh frontline additions, including Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.

2 Nov 2026
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Arsenal’s Anfield Dilemma: Three Players Who Must Deliver to End a 14-Year Hoodoo
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Arsenal’s Anfield Dilemma: Three Players Who Must Deliver to End a 14-Year Hoodoo

With Liverpool’s resurgence and Arsenal’s fragile top-four position, the Gunners face their toughest test of the season. Three players stand between them and history—if they can finally break the Anfield curse.

31 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s Liverpool showdown: Gyokeres’ arrival sealed as Guimaraes’ exit reshapes Arteta’s squad
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Arsenal’s Liverpool showdown: Gyokeres’ arrival sealed as Guimaraes’ exit reshapes Arteta’s squad

With the Premier League title race intensifying, Arsenal’s next move is clear: Viktor Gyokeres has joined the club, while Bruno Guimaraes’ departure leaves Mikel Arteta with a tactical conundrum ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes clash with Liverpool. The lineups reveal a squad in transition.

31 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s Striker Dilemma: Havertz’s Goal Drought Forces Arteta to Decide Before Liverpool
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Arsenal’s Striker Dilemma: Havertz’s Goal Drought Forces Arteta to Decide Before Liverpool

Kai Havertz has been Arsenal’s most creative force this season, but his goal drought—just three strikes in four games before September—has left Mikel Arteta facing a critical choice ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool. With Gyokeres returning to form and Merino proving his value, should Arteta rotate or double down on the German’s all-round potential?

29 Oct 2026
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Carabao Cup shock: Arsenal’s Max Dowman sent off as Fleetwood Town end Premier League champions’ fairytale run
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Carabao Cup shock: Arsenal’s Max Dowman sent off as Fleetwood Town end Premier League champions’ fairytale run

A 16-year-old Arsenal prodigy’s second red card this month sparked a penalty shootout disaster, while Mikel Arteta’s post-match reaction raised eyebrows. The League Two side’s historic upset leaves questions about discipline and mentality at the top of English football.

28 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s Carabao Cup Fourth Round: Arteta’s Tactical Masterclass Against Fleetwood Town
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Arsenal’s Carabao Cup Fourth Round: Arteta’s Tactical Masterclass Against Fleetwood Town

Mikel Arteta will deploy a tactical masterstroke against League Two side Fleetwood Town, balancing youthful promise with strategic rest for key players ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League showdown. A deep squad rotation—including academy starlets and fringe talents—will define Arsenal’s approach as they seek another Carabao Cup quarter-final berth.

26 Oct 2026
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Arsenal Host Everton at Emirates Stadium Seeking to Capitalise on Title Race Momentum
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Arsenal Host Everton at Emirates Stadium Seeking to Capitalise on Title Race Momentum

Reigning Premier League champions Arsenal host Everton at Emirates Stadium aiming to build on recent momentum after capitalising on Manchester City’s first league defeat. Mikel Arteta’s side look to extend an historic record against the Toffees in Matchweek 8.

24 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s Tactical Masterclass: How a 2-0 Win Over Everton Reinforces Their Premier League Ambitions
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Arsenal’s Tactical Masterclass: How a 2-0 Win Over Everton Reinforces Their Premier League Ambitions

Arsenal’s 2–0 triumph over Everton at the Emirates Stadium demonstrated their ability to control a match without Bukayo Saka. With the winger absent through a quad injury, Mikel Arteta’s side re

24 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s January Window: Baena’s Explosive Form Sparks £64m Bid as Alvarez’s Valuation Drops
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Arsenal’s January Window: Baena’s Explosive Form Sparks £64m Bid as Alvarez’s Valuation Drops

Alex Baena’s five goals and two assists this term have reignited Arsenal’s interest in the Atletico Madrid winger, with a £64m valuation now on the table. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez’s market value has fallen to €120m as the Gunners prepare to cash in on Viktor Gyokeres to fund a mid-season push.

23 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s Arteta machine: The brutal reality for Eze and Gyokeres under the new system
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Arsenal’s Arteta machine: The brutal reality for Eze and Gyokeres under the new system

Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres arrived at Arsenal with high expectations, but their early seasons under Mikel Arteta reveal a ruthless structure where only the most adaptable thrive. Their limited minutes expose the manager’s relentless focus on efficiency.

23 Oct 2026
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Arsenal’s Declan Rice delivers late heroics to salvage 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich
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Arsenal’s Declan Rice delivers late heroics to salvage 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich

Declan Rice’s 82nd-minute equaliser denied Bayern Munich a victory in a high-stakes Champions League clash, while Harry Kane’s penalty and assist underscored the tactical battle between two European titans. The draw secured Arsenal’s perfect start to the group stage and left Bayern’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

23 Oct 2026
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