Posts by Charles Watts
Mikel Arteta on Kai Havertz’s fitness, Ben White’s return, Raheem Sterling and transfers
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s trip to Brighton in the Premier League. The Gunners boss gave fitness updates on several players, including Kai Havertz, who missed the New Year’s Day clash at Brentford due to a sickness bug that was going round the squad. Arteta also answered…
Read More >Impressive Arsenal fightback at Brentford as Mikel Arteta and Ethan Nwaneri expose Jason Cundy
Well, that was a nice start to 2025 wasn’t it? First off all, given it is the start of a new year and a time for generic resolutions, I hereby pledge to actually start writing on here again. Of all of the platforms I use, I’m well aware that I neglect this one too much…
Read More >Mikel Arteta on Gabriel’s injury, Arsenal team news, Partey’s contract and Liverpool vs Man City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken to the press ahead of Saturday evening’s trip to West Ham United in the Premier League. The Arsenal boss answered questions on several topics, including the latest team news and the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes, who had to be substituted towards the end of Tuesday night’s superb 5-1 win…
Read More >Inside Arsenal E/T podcast: Timber’s big chance + West Ham preview and dream January targets
Hello everyone. How nice is it to have had a week where we’ve been able to bask in a couple of very impressive Arsenal wins? I’d started to forget what that felt like. It’s certainly been a good few days in the world of Arsenal thanks to Saturday’s fine victory against Nottingham Forest and then…
Read More >Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting: Gabriel, Saliba and Odegaard superb in thumping 5-1 win
A sensational first half performance set Arsenal on their way to a first Champions League away win of the season as they brushed Sporting CP aside 5-1 on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side flew out of the blocks at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, with Gabriel Martinelli turning in Jurrien Timber’s superb cross after just seven…
Read More >Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea: Partey excellent and Martinelli lively as Odegaard returns
Gabriel Martinelli’s second half goal was cancelled out by Pedro Neto as Arsenal saw a lead slip away during a tight 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. After an even first half, Mikel Arteta’s side edged in front when the returning Martin Odegaard picked out Martinelli, who produced a smart finish to beat Robert Sanchez…
Read More >Arsenal’s blunt attack leaves Mikel Arteta with some big decisions to make
I’m sitting writing this at the airport in Milan, waiting to catch my flight back to London after seeing another defeat for Arsenal in European competition. Last night’s result at the San Siro was the third successive 1-0 defeat I’ve seen for Mikel Arteta’s side on the continent, following the losses by the same scoreline…
Read More >Martin Keown exclusive: On defending Arsenal, trophies, Wenger and THAT van Nistelrooy row
Hello everyone. I hope all is well and you enjoyed the win last night against Preston in the Carabao Cup. Ethan Nwaneri is a bit special isn’t he?? Some goal that! Anyway, I’m back with something a bit different today in terms of my Inside Arsenal show. I’m very fortunate to have been joined by…
Read More >Mikel Arteta issues injury update on Calafiori, Gabriel, Timber, Odegaard and Tierney
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the press ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to Preston in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Arteta issued injury updates on a number of key players, including captain Martin Odegaard and centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, who suffered a knee problem during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier…
Read More >Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka Liverpool hope + Timber, Odegaard and Calafiori latest
Arsenal’s ever growing injury list continues to dominate the agenda as Sunday’s game against Liverpool approaches. The knee issue suffered by Riccardo Calafiori during Tuesday night’s win against Shakhtar was the latest concern to hit Mikel Arteta, with the Italian defender limping off after twisting his leg badly in the 1-0 success. Calafiori has now…
Read More >Mikel Arteta issues injury updates on Saka, Martinelli, Havertz, Partey, Odegaard, Timber and White
Mikel Arteta has just spoken to the press ahead of Arsenal’s game with Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners boss delivered injury updates on several key members of his squad, including the latest on Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey and captain Martin Odegaard. Here is a selection of what he had to say. On…
Read More >Arsenal’s Thomas Partey hope as Mikel Arteta’s squad returns ahead of Bournemouth
Hello everyone. With the international break now firmly in the rear view mirror once again, all ayes turn to Saturday and Arsenal’s trip to Bournemouth in the Premier League. It’s the start of another big week for Mikel Arteta’s side, with a home game against Shakhtar Donetsk to come on Tuesday night before Liverpool head…
Read More >Inside Arsenal E/T podcast: Saliba’s Madrid links + season player ratings so far
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Inside Arsenal extra-time show where I’m joined as always by James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week’s show we discuss the reports doing the rounds today that Real Madrid have made William Saliba their priority signing next summer and debate whether there is a price that could…
Read More >Thomas Partey injury update
Fresh on the heels of Kai Havertz pulling out of the Germany squad due to injury, it has now been announced that Thomas Partey will not join up with Ghana during the international break. An update released by the Ghana Football Association on Monday said: “Thomas is unable to join the Black stars due to…
Read More >Kai Havertz injury latest
The international break has started with news that Kai Havertz has pulled out of the Germany squad due to what the German national team describe as “knee injuries”. The news broke on Sunday and was certainly met by a bit of surprise from Arsenal fans, given Havertz finished Saturday’s 3-1 win against Southampton and seemed…
Read More >Superb Saka delivers again! Arsenal 3, Southampton 1 – Match reaction and player ratings
It wasn’t easy, but Arsenal got the job done against Southampton to maintain their unbeaten start of the season. Bukayo Saka was the star of the show, scoring one and setting up the other two for Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli as Mikel Arteta’s side fought back from a goal behind to claim a 3-1…
Read More >Mikel Arteta on Timber and White’s fitness, Odegaard’s injury, Partey’s form and Ramsdale’s return
Mikel Arteta has spoken to the press ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Southampton. The Arsenal boss answered a wide range of topics, including the latest injury news, Aaron Ramsdale’s first return to the club and the form of Thomas Partey. Below is a selection of what he had to say: On the fitness…
Read More >Inside Arsenal E/T podcast: Arteta’s midfield decision + Partey’s future & Havertz’s importance
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Inside Arsenal extra-time podcast, where I’m joined as always by James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week’s show we focus on Arsenal’s midfield and discuss the decisions facing Mikel Arteta now that Mikel Merino has returned from injury. We also chat about Thomas Partey’s return to form…
Read More >PSG Punished!! Arteta’s reaction, sensational Havertz and player ratings (Inside Arsenal podcast)
Hello everyone and welcome back for another helping of my Inside Arsenal show. In today’s episode we delve into last night’s Champions League win against Paris Saint Germain, going over all the big talking points from the game – Including Kai Havertz’z superb man of the match display, the impressive nature of the Arsenal full-backs…
Read More >Mikel Arteta on Odegaard’s return date, Zinchenko’s injury, Man City fall-out and Arsenal team news vs Bolton
Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday night. The Gunners boss answered questions on several topics, including the fitness of injured captain Martin Odegaard and the latest Arsenal team news. He also spoke about some of the ongoing reaction to Sunday’s dramatic 2-2…
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