Author: Soccerhuz
Arsenal had a much-needed break from Premier League action when hosting Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round. The last time Arsenal played in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s side left a lot to be desired against Brentford. By dropping points at the Gtech Community Stadium, momentum in the race for the title turned in Manchester City’s favour, as the gap at the top shrank to four points. Arsenal are still favourites to win the league, but that’s not the only trophy that they’ll be competing against Pep Guardiola’s squad for this season. Everyone knows that Man City can…
Michael Olise knows Eberechi Eze more than most on the pitch, which makes his latest declaration about his former teammate all the more surprising. Eze has been struggling at Arsenal, which is so frustrating given how mesmerising the Englishman was over the years at Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta’s role in Eze’s difficulty adapting to Arsenal is clear for all to see, as after years of creative freedom at Palace, the shackles are on to improve the 27-year-old’s tactical discipline. For fans, there’s hope that the Eze we saw at Palace will return in some capacity, as when the playmaker was…
Sandro Tonali insisted he has a “perfect” relationship with Eddie Howe despite recent rumours over his Newcastle future. Speculation surprisingly emerged on Deadline Day that Arsenal had held talks with Tonali’s representatives over a shock move. The Italian’s agent Giuseppe Riso claimed he “never had any conversation” with the Gunners, though in later comments opened the door to a potential summer exit. Howe discussed the situation with Tonali after the January window closed and was clear that he had no doubts over Tonali’s commitment. The 25-year-old, who is contracted through to Newcastle at 2030, echoed that after he scored twice…
Arsenal have cruised into the FA Cup on Sunday to keep their hopes of a historic quadruple alive. A commanding 4-0 win over Wigan, in which all four goals were scored inside the opening half an hour, saw the Gunners reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six seasons. Mikel Arteta has already guided his team into the Champions League knockout stage, becoming the first team to win all eight of their league phase games in the process, having already set a Carabao Cup final date with Manchester City next month. And on Wednesday, Arsenal can…
Mikel Arteta suggested he is ready to use Bukayo Saka in a central position more often after his performance against Wigan. Saka had been named among the substitutes for the FA Cup fourth round clash, but was called up into the starting line-up at the last minute after Riccardo Calafiori picked up a problem ahead of kick-off. Rather than lining up in his usual position on the wing, Saka started in midfield as the right No8. He played his part in a fluid Arsenal attack that scored all four goals in their 4-0 win inside the opening half an hour.…
A pre-match issue picked up by Riccardo Calafiori might not remembered come the end of Arsenal’s season, but it could turn out to be a significant moment. The Italian had been down to start at left-back against Wigan in the FA Cup on Sunday. However, as the camera panned to the players in the tunnel ahead of kick-off, Bukayo Saka was unexpectedly at the front of the queue. Saka was initially named on the bench but, with Calafiori picking up a problem in the warm-up, he was brought into the starting line-up at the last minute. That set the stage…
Arsenal are already the set-piece kings of the Premier League. But Mikel Arteta has looked to bolster their already-impressive record by adding an ex-Liverpool coach to his backroom set-up. Thomas Gronnemark, the Reds’ former throw-in coach, is now working with the Gunners as they look to win a first Premier League title since 2004. Arsenal have scored 14 goals from set-pieces in the Premier League this season, with 12 coming from corner-kicks alone thanks to the work of their set-piece coach Nicolas Jover. But they are now looking to enhance their own throw-in record, with The Times reporting they have…
Arsenal are one of the most attractive clubs in the world right now. The Gunners have always been a huge brand across Europe, but since Mikel Arteta turned them into title contenders, many top players want to be there. Martin Zubimendi rejected big clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid for Arsenal, as did Viktor Gyokeres, who was the most prolific striker in Europe before his move to the Emirates. Now, another big name prefers a move to Arsenal – Marc Guehi. Guehi is certain to leave Crystal Palace in 2026. The England defender, who has been hailed as ‘fast and…
It appears that Arsenal are losing grip on one of their January transfer targets, as another club is preparing an offer. Andrea Berta doesn’t do a lot of work in January, as his history at Atletico Madrid reveals. So far, the January transfer window has been quiet for Arsenal; however, speculation hasn’t been entirely absent. Marc Guehi has been linked, but a move is more likely in the summer, and in midfield, Arsenal have enquired about Breno Bidon of Corinthians. In the summer, Berta showed an interest in Bidon, who is becoming a headliner in Brazil at the age of…
The only player who also began Thursday’s draw against Liverpool is Gabriel, as Mikel shuffles his pack with Kepa Arrizabalaga given another chance to impress in goal. He plays in front of a back four of Ben White, Christian Norgaard, Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly, while Ethan Nwaneri is handed a first start since the start of November when we beat Slavia Prague. He is joined in midfield by Mikel Merino and Ebere Eze. Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke will pose the threat from the wings, with Jesus leading the line. Kai Havertz is named on the bench again as he…