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UEFA: Thierry Henry Hails Arsenal As Europe’s Most Solid Team

UEFA: Thierry Henry Hails Arsenal As Europe’s Most Solid Team

November 27, 2025 4:21 pm

Former France striker Thierry Henry praises Arsenal’s defensive discipline and counter-attack after 3-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich.

Arsenal displayed tactical discipline and clinical finishing in Wednesday November 26, 2025 UEFA Champions League clash, prompting former France striker Thierry Henry to name the Premier League leaders “the most solid team in Europe.”

The Gunners secured a 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli. The win extended Arsenal’s strong start to the Champions League campaign and reinforced their reputation as a well-organized side capable of handling Europe’s elite …

Arsenal Hit By Double Injury Blow On International Duty

Arsenal Hit By Double Injury Blow On International Duty

November 16, 2025 9:59 am

Arsenal return from the international break with more concerns than comfort, after two key defenders picked up injuries while away with their national teams. Gabriel Magalhães was forced off during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal, suffering a groin issue that immediately ruled him out of the rest of the camp.

The early assessment in Brazil’s camp suggests caution rather than panic, but groin injuries rarely follow tidy timelines, and Arsenal will wait for further scans in London before estimating a return date.

The setback compounds what had already been an uneasy week for the club. Riccardo Calafiori, who has quickly grown …

Aubameyang Admits Chelsea Move Was “A Big Mistake”

Aubameyang Admits Chelsea Move Was “A Big Mistake”

November 13, 2025 4:41 pm

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has openly described his move to Chelsea as “a big mistake,” revealing that the transfer was influenced by a combination of personal difficulties and circumstances at Barcelona.

In a candid interview, the Gabonese forward recounted a particularly challenging period during his time in Spain. “At that time I had a bad moment in Barcelona,” Aubameyang said. “I had a home break-in and Barça needed to sell a player — me or Memphis Depay — and the only thing that was on the table was Chelsea. That was a f*g big mistake.”

Aubameyang’s move …

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

November 4, 2025 10:52 am

Arsenal are preparing to open talks with Declan Rice over a new long-term contract that would extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium well beyond 2028. The England midfielder’s current deal runs until June 2028, but club executives are eager to reward his impact since joining from West Ham United last year and secure his future through the next decade.

According to sources close to the club, Arsenal are planning to schedule a meeting with Rice and his representatives in the coming months to discuss an extension that could potentially run until June 2031. The move reflects the Gunners’ growing …

Arsenal Make History With Six Clean-Sheet Wins In Month

Arsenal Make History With Six Clean-Sheet Wins In Month

October 31, 2025 3:53 am

Arsenal have made history in English football, becoming the first top-flight club to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal. The Gunners’ remarkable defensive record highlights a blend of tactical discipline, individual brilliance, and team cohesion under manager Mikel Arteta.

The feat, achieved across Premier League fixtures in October, underscores Arsenal’s resurgence as a dominant force in English football. Each of the six victories saw the Gunners keep clean sheets, demonstrating both their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Opponents were repeatedly thwarted by the combination of an organised backline and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s crucial saves.

Arteta, …

Arshavin: “I Wouldn’t Play For Real Madrid, Even For All Money”

Arshavin: “I Wouldn’t Play For Real Madrid, Even For All Money”

September 29, 2025 4:56 pm

Andrey Arshavin has repeatedly made clear that he will never play for Real Madrid — “not even for all the money in the world” — because of his longstanding admiration for Barcelona. 

In August 2011, amid rumours linking him to Real Madrid, the then-30-year-old Arsenal forward emphatically rejected any move. He told the Evening Standard that Real Madrid was “a complete taboo” for him.

Arshavin has made no secret of his dream to join Barcelona. During his time at Zenit and later at Arsenal, he publicly discussed how the Catalan club’s style of play had inspired him. In a 2008 …

Madueke Faces 6–8 Week Layoff; ACL Reportedly Intact

Madueke Faces 6–8 Week Layoff; ACL Reportedly Intact

September 24, 2025 5:09 pm

Arsenal have confirmed that winger Noni Madueke is set to miss up to six to eight weeks following a knee injury sustained during their 1–1 draw with Manchester City. While the setback is significant, early reports suggest that he has not suffered damage to his ACL, offering a sliver of relief to both the club and the player. 

The injury forced Madueke off at halftime, limping down the tunnel, in a match where he had been influential before the knock. Manager Mikel Arteta described the situation as serious but not catastrophic, emphasizing that further scanning will clarify the full extent …

Arteta Certain Man City Remain Firm Contenders For Title

Arteta Certain Man City Remain Firm Contenders For Title

September 21, 2025 7:19 am

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has no doubts that Manchester City remain firmly in the Premier League title race, despite a challenging start to the campaign. Speaking to reporters, the Spaniard expressed his belief that Pep Guardiola’s side have the quality, mentality, and squad depth to mount another strong push for the crown.

“Without a doubt,” Arteta said when asked whether City were still contenders. “Knowing Pep really, and the demands he puts on his players, the mentality they have in the football club, the squad and the players that they have, I think so for sure.”

Arteta, who worked alongside …

Neville Says Arsenal Have Talent But Must Prove Title Push

Neville Says Arsenal Have Talent But Must Prove Title Push

September 3, 2025 9:45 am

After Arsenal’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, former United captain turned pundit Gary Neville reaffirmed his belief in the Gunners. Despite the setback, he remains steadfast in his pre-season prediction that they will win the Premier League.

“I’ve tipped them for the Premier League title, and I’m not going to change that after today,” Neville insisted on his Sky Sports podcast. “I’m not.”

He emphasized the belief he places in individual Arsenal players rising to the occasion: “‘Go on, Declan Rice, you can be that player that runs through,’ or ‘Martin Ødegaard, you can be the player that …

Hincapié On Arsenal Radar With Exit Clause In Play

Hincapié On Arsenal Radar With Exit Clause In Play

August 26, 2025 6:23 pm

Arsenal is in advanced talks to sign Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen, with the €60 million release clause (roughly £52 million) standing at the heart of the negotiations.

Hincapié, 23, has expressed a clear desire to move to Arsenal over rivals like Tottenham, putting the Gunners in pole position — though Leverkusen remain firm that the clause must be met.

Even if Arsenal meets that financial threshold, the deal hinges on freeing up space in their bloated squad. Key names on the departure shortlist include Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fábio Vieira, and Reiss Nelson. Reports suggest Kiwior is …

Arsenal Blow As Bukayo Saka Sidelined With Hamstring Injury

August 25, 2025 3:01 pm

Arsenal’s title push has been dealt an untimely blow. Bukayo Saka, the team’s most reliable attacking outlet, is expected to miss up to four weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Premier League clash with Leeds.

The injury came late in the match, when Saka pulled up while chasing a ball down the right wing. He was substituted immediately, and scans over the weekend confirmed the setback. While the prognosis is not season-ending, the four-week absence comes at a crucial point in Arsenal’s campaign, with key fixtures looming in both the league and European competition.

Saka’s influence on …

Arsenal Sign Eberechi Eze In £60M Deal Plus £7.5M Add-ons

August 24, 2025 3:42 pm

Arsenal have completed the high-profile signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, agreeing on a structure that includes a £60 million upfront fee and up to £7.5 million in performance-based add-ons, bringing the total potential value of the deal to £67.5 million.

In a dramatic transfer twist, Spurs had seemingly lined up the England international, even reaching an agreement in principle with both Palace and Eze. But Arsenal reignited their interest—reportedly spurred by an injury to Kai Havertz—and stole ahead in the final stretch.

Eze, who began his youth career with Arsenal before being released as a teenager, now makes …

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