Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's injury crisis forced him into picking a team "unprecedented in the history of this club" but urged his players not to feel sorry for themselves after a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. Arsenal are 19th in the Premier League table after two weeks, suffering a second consecutive loss as Romelu Lukaku marked his return to Chelsea with the opening goal at Emirates Stadium be...Full Story »

But the Gunners manager bristles at any suggestion that splashing the cash — the biggest outlay by any Premier League club so far this summer — leaves him with no excuses. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is fired up on his return for the Gunners Credit: Getty Ex-Sheffield United keeper Aaron Ramsdale is already in full training with Arsenal, having only joined on Friday Credit: Getty Mi...Full Story »

Just a year after committing himself to Arsenal, it appears that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might be on his way out of the club. The 32-year-old was an absentee, through illness, from the Gunners side that meekly surrendered at Brentford in their opening game of the 2021/22 Premier League season. The Times note his 10 goals from the last campaign and a series of underwhelming performances hav...Full Story »

Northampton got their Sky Bet League Two season up and running with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over 10-man Port Vale at Sixfields.The Cobblers fielded eight debutants but it was an old name that scored the only goal of the game as Benny Ashley-Seal’s first-half strike ultimately proved the difference.Vale started on top but they fell behind in the 23rd minute when a long throw into their bo...Full Story »

A debut goal for Callum McManaman gave Tranmere a 1-0 opening-day win over Walsall.The former Premier League winger struck midway through the second half to give Micky Mellon’s side a deserved win.McManaman also had Rovers’ best moment of a goalless first half as fellow new signing Emmanuel Dieseruvwe played him through on goal, only to be denied by a perfectly-timed tackle from Mann...Full Story »

Arsenal have spent over £70million on new signings so far in this window but today's friendly against Chelsea proved they cannot rest on their laurels yet. On the face of it, Ben White, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares look like good signings by the Gunners. White only completed his £50m move on Friday but came off the bench to play the second 45 minutes for the visit of the Blues...Full Story »

Arsenal have been forced to withdraw from their pre-season tour to the USA following multiple positive tests for coronavirus at the club. This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Arsenal have cancelled their trip to the USA due to a number of positive Covid tests at the club. Arsenal were set to fly out to Florida this week...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expects "some new faces" in the squad on the club's tour to Florida next week. Arsenal are closing in on the signings of Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga and Brighton defender Ben White. Left-back Nuno Tavares joined from Benfica earlier in the window and made his first appearance for the club in the 2-2 friendly draw at Rangers on Saturday. Arsenal came from...Full Story »

Arsenal have reportedly submitted a third bid to sign defender Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners have been edging closer to an agreement with Brighton in recent weeks having had their two previous offers for the 23-year-old rejected. Now the North Londoners are offering £48million plus £6million worth of performance-related add-ons as an improvement to their reje...Full Story »

FORMER Manchester United team-mates Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and Ashley Young reunited for a well-deserved summer break. The three Premier League stars were snapped with the world-famous steak chef Nusret Gokce - AKA 'Salt Bae' - at his restaurant in Mykonos. Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial, and Ashley Young went to Salt Bae's Mykonos restaurantCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard The three...Full Story »

Ashley Young is leaving Inter Milan to return to Aston Villa on a free transfer. Former England international Ashley Young has joined Aston Villa on a free transfer from Internazionale, returning to the club a decade after he left for Manchester United, the Premier League side announced on Thursday. Young, 35, has signed a one-year contract with Villa after helping Inter win the Serie A title...Full Story »

The former England international recently helped the Italian giants lift their first scudetto since 2010 under outgoing manager Antonio Conte. Young has enjoyed a successful spell with Inter Milan Credit: AP He departed Watford 14 years ago after they were relegated from the Premier LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd And now the 35-year-old has won the title with Inter, he is in talks fo...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal need to be “much better” next season if they are to close the gap on the Premier League elite.The Gunners beat Brighton 2-0 on the final day of the season as a second-half brace from Nicolas Pepe saw them win in front of fans at the Emirates Stadium.But it was still not enough to secure European qualification as Arsenal had to settle for an eighth-placed f...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal attacker Nicolas Pepe is finally starting to settle and praised his improved work away from the pitch. The £72million signing grabbed a brace in Wednesday's vital 3-1 win at Crystal Palace, which kept the Gunners in the hunt for a place in the European Conference League going into the final day. Pepe has been inconsistent since his transfer two years ago, b...Full Story »