Posts Tagged ‘Arsenal’
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 >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…
Read More >Arsenal rattle City! Haaland hypocrisy + Arteta’s anger & Trossard red reaction
Well, that was all very dramatic wasn’t it? It’s tough to know where to actually start when sitting down and trying to work out how to truly assess Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Manchester City on Sunday. From Arsenal’s first half fightback and Leandro Trossard’s red card, to City’s late leveller and all the heated reaction…
Read More >Inside Arsenal E/T podcast: World class Raya + Player ratings vs Atalanta & Martinelli concerns
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of the Inside Arsenal extra-time podcast, where I’m joined once again by James Benge of CBS Sports. Last night’s 0-0 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League is the main focus of this week’s show, with all the big talking points from the game covered. We discuss…
Read More >David Raya saves Arsenal at Atalanta, Mikel Arteta’s reaction & changes vs Man City
Take a bow David Raya. That double save to deny Mateo Retegui on Thursday night, first from the penalty spot and then from the rebound, was truly remarkable. And it is the sole reason why Arsenal returned back to London with a point from their opening Champions League fixture of the new campaign following a…
Read More >Spurs sunk again! Player ratings, Arteta’s reaction and Arsenal’s £55m bargain
Hello everyone. What a fine Monday morning it is thanks to yet another win for Arsenal at Spurs. I have to admit, I’m not a big fan of north London derbies. I dread them every season. I just want them over with as quickly as possible. It doesn’t matter how old I get, I still…
Read More >Mikel Arteta on his new Arsenal contract, Odegaard’s injury, Jesus’ return & Calafiori
Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the press ahead of Sunday’s North London derby at Tottenham. The Arsenal boss answered questions on several subjects, including his new contract and the latest Arsenal team news, including the fitness of captain Martin Odegaard after the injury he picked up while playing for Norway during the international break.…
Read More >Inside Arsenal E/T podcast – Arteta’s Nwaneri decision & the big NLD preview
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of the Inside Arsenal extra-time podcast, where I’m joined as usual by James Benge of CBS Sports. Sunday’s huge north London derby is the focus of this week’s show, with Martin Odegaard’s injury of course taking centre stage. We debate how Mikel Arteta could look to replace…
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