Mikel Arteta came within a whisker of taking charge at Newcastle United before he ever set foot in the Arsenal dugout. Fresh details from Sam Dean’s new book have shed light on the Spaniard’s career crossroads in the summer of 2019, when he was weighing up an offer from Mike Ashley’s side against the chance…
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday evening, with substitute Noni Madueke breaking the deadlock in the 80th minute through a deflected effort. The win keeps Mikel Arteta’s side three points behind leaders Manchester City after seven matches, underlining the champions’ resilience in a season where they have already…
Arsenal are monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott closely as the 23-year-old edges closer to a potential big-money move away from the Vitality Stadium. With just over 18 months remaining on his current contract and no agreement in place for an extension, the England international has become one of the most intriguing prospects in the Premier…
Arsenal are preparing a significant overhaul of their London Colney training ground as the club looks to maintain its competitive edge following last season’s Premier League title triumph. The project comes at a time when the champions are determined to invest in facilities that support both the first team and academy, reflecting a broader commitment…
Arsenal have identified Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-Jae as a potential January signing as defensive reinforcements become a priority at the Emirates. The club’s scouting network has flagged the South Korean international amid a growing list of absences that threaten to stretch the backline thin during a demanding schedule. Head of scouting Maurizio Micheli, who…
Arsenal have informed staff of plans to cut around 60 positions in a restructure that has left many inside the club uneasy just months after securing their first Premier League title in 22 years. The announcement came on Wednesday morning during a call led by chief executive Richard Garlick, following a review of operations by…
Arsenal supporters woke up to sombre news this week as the club announced the passing of its life president Ken Friar at the age of 92. The man known simply as Mr Friar to generations of players, staff and fans had dedicated more than seven decades of service to the club, shaping its identity and…
Arsenal supporters breathed a collective sigh of relief on Saturday evening as their side came from behind to defeat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The champions looked on course for a second consecutive setback after the international break when James Justin put the visitors ahead in the 55th minute. Yet a rapid response…
Arsenal’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates on October 10 carried the usual hallmarks of a champion side digging deep after the international break. Yet the post-match scenes quickly shifted attention from Bruno Guimaraes’s decisive strike to a fresh worry on the touchline. Defender Piero Hincapie, who had entered as a late…
Mikel Arteta used his latest press conference to stress the importance of letting the Manchester City financial case run its full course. The Arsenal manager spoke just days after an independent commission found City guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League rules. While the verdict has sent shockwaves through the division, Arteta refused…