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22.08.2021 / 18:13

Ben White has Covid-19 and forced to miss Chelsea clash as Arsenal suffer fresh blow

Mikel Arteta has been dealt a blow ahead of his side's home meeting with Chelsea with Ben White missing out after testing positive for Covid.The defender, who signed from Brighton for £50million earlier this summer, is unavailable for the game due to illness and joins a growing list of absentees at the Emirates.Thomas Partey, Gabriel and Eddie Nketiah are all injured, whilst Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang both missed last weekend's loss to Brentford after testing positive for Covid.Arsenal confirmed White was also missing due to the virus, though Aubameyang was back in the squad.White made his debut in the 2-0 loss at newly promoted Brentford and Arteta will now be forced to rotate in his absence.White's absence adds to

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Mikel Arteta fires dig at Arsenal stars refusing to get Covid vaccine jab

Mikel Arteta aimed a small swipe at some members of his Arsenal squad who have refused to take the Covid-19 vaccine.Arsenal lost their opening Premier League clash with newly-promoted Brentford during the first matchday.However, Arsenal were without four first-team players due to positive Covid-19 tests: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Willian, and Alex Runarsson.There is no suggestion the four are among those who have refused a jab.The Spaniard wasn't happy the game was allowed to go ahead due to the absence of some of the star players.But he has now revealed that some of the Arsenal players are refusing the Covid-19 vaccine and some are yet to be double jabbed.And the Gunners boss urged them to get it because it's "about

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Rangers on alert after Arsenal Covid outbreak days after Ibrox friendly clash

Rangers at Ibrox. The Gunners have scrapped their Florida Cup pre-season trip to the USA after a "small number" of their touring party tested positive for Covid-19.

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Arsenal cancel pre-season tour of US as Covid strikes Gunners camp

Arsenal have been forced to cancel their pre-season tour of the United States following an outbreak of Covid-19 in the camp.The Gunners had been due to travel to the US and take on Inter Milan in the semi-final of the Florida Cup on Sunday.The winner of that match was then scheduled to face either Everton or Colombian side Millonarios in the final on July 28. Those plans have now been shelved after a small number of positive Covid-19 cases were confirmed with the Arsenal squad.

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Bold approach proves costly for Arsenal in latest slipup

Arsenal’s bold approach of playing the ball out from the back since the arrival of Mikel Arteta in December 2019 has drawn plenty of praise and led to a number of wonderfully constructed goals.

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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal 'looking at options' ahead of crucial January transfer window

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal are “looking at options” to both buy and sell in the January transfer window.The Gunners are in desperate need of winter reinforcements after enduring a nightmare first three months of the campaign, which has left them hovering above the Premier League relegation zone down in 15th.They were also dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City on Tuesday night, exiting the competition at the quarter-final stage after suffering a 4-1 home defeat against Pep Guardiola’s side.Despite strengthening his squad with six permanent additions in the summer, Arteta needs to revamp his squad further when the transfer window reopens and hope it pulls them out of their current slump.And the Arsenal boss has

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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal could be in "big trouble" after next three games

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his side are in “big trouble” if their festive fixtures don’t go their way.

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Arsenal fans unconvinced by Alex Runar Runarsson after suffering howler vs Man City

Arsenal fans have been left with mixed emotions over Runar Alex Runarsson. Known as Alex Runarsson, the Icelandic goalkeeper joined the club from Dijon in the summer and stated that he would be pushing for a regular first-team spot under Mikel Arteta.

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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal relegation fears despite heart-to-heart with Ken Friar

Arsenal are facing the toughest time in the club’s long history. And the under-pressure Gunners boss admits that even going all the way in the Carabao Cup would not be enough to save their wretched season.With only four points separating Arsenal from the bottom three, Arteta admits they need to “be careful” to avoid a full-blown relegation battle.And after a heart-to-heart with Arsenal life president Ken Friar, who began working for the club in 1950, he knows the size of the task he is facing.Arsenal have had to cope with the Coronavirus outbreak, staff lay-offs, an alarming dip in form, a glut of red cards, and some serious unrest within the squad.Arteta said: “Ken Friar has been here longer than anybody, 70 years.

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Mikel Arteta told Arsenal's results "can't get any worse" as he ponders Mesut Ozil recall

Arsenal's results have hit rock bottom but recalling Mesut Ozil could help lift them out of the doldrums, according to former England defender Joleon Lescott.

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Mikel Arteta confesses difficulties of Arsenal job internally and effects from Covid-19

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opened up on the difficulties he has faced at the Emirates as he faces growing pressure.The Gunners have already lost eight Premier League matches this season and are sliding into a relegation battle.Life doesn’t get any easier for Arteta as he faces former side Manchester City in the League Cup this week.And the Spaniard has admitted the coronavirus pandemic, as well as inside issues, have caused problems during his first year as boss.Asked if the job is proving to be more difficult that he envisaged, Arteta said: “Well I could not think about a lot of challenges that we've been through this year for many different reasons.“Some internally at the club, some externally with the pandemic, as well some results

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Man Utd offer clue as to why Arsenal are not too good to be relegated

There is a frightening symmetry between Arsenal and Manchester United.

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Mesut Ozil's "unhealthy" Arsenal problem for Mikel Arteta identified by Martin Keown

Martin Keown says Mesut Ozil's ongoing standoff with Arsenal has created an "unhealthy" culture at the club, just as Mikel Arteta is looking to make progress.

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Mikel Arteta fears "bad news" for stars leaving Covid bubbles for international duty

Mikel Arteta has admitted he fears "bad news" as Premier League stars prepare to leave their Covid bubbles for international duty after next weekend's games.

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Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta explains he is expecting more Covid-19 problems next month

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reckons next month’s international fixtures increase the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Premier League. As players jet off around the world to represent their countries, the fear is that it could produce a spike In positive tests when they return to top-flight action.And Arteta, the first Premier League boss to catch the virus in March, says clubs are concerned with so many of their foreign stars going abroad for the best part of a fortnight.The Emirates manager declared: “Obviously, when everyone has to fly away to very different countries, it’s a little bit of an experience.“We don’t know what the outcome is.

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Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi announces 55 job cuts at club due to Covid-19

Arsenal intend to make 55 members of club staff redundant amid the coronavirus pandemic.Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi announced the news as he detailed the impact that Covid-19 has had on the club, even with Mikel Arteta's side winning this season's FA Cup.The Gunners are one of many clubs affected with matches being played behind closed doors following a three-month break.A statement from Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham read: “Over recent years we have consistently invested in additional staff to take the club forward but with the expected reduction of income in mind, it is now clear that we must reduce our costs further to ensure we are operating in a sustainable and responsible way, and to enable us to continue

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Arteta outwits Guardiola: Arsenal beats City in FA Cup semi

LONDON – Seven months after leaving Pep Guardiola's side, Mikel Arteta outwitted his mentor to ensure his first season as Arsenal manager will end with an FA Cup final.In only his 25th match as a manager, Arteta masterminded a 2-0 victory — secured by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's double — that ended Manchester City's title defense on Saturday.It was a cup won as part of a treble last season when Arteta was assistant to Guardiola at City and fans were still allowed to pack into the national stadium.Just a few hundred key personnel were allowed into Wembley for Saturday's game as the 90,000-capacity was largely empty for the first time for a top-level game due to ongoing pandemic restrictions.Football shut down for three months in England and

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Arsenal could land Danilo as Matteo Guendouzi replacement for third of £55m clause

Arsenal ahead of a possible summer move. Head coach Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his ranks when the transfer window reopens as his side struggle to climb any higher than ninth in the Premier League.

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Arsenal stars Lacazette and Ozil mocked for using umbrella in Southampton sunshine

Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette were remorselessly mocked on social media for using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun while they sat in the stand at St.

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Mikel Arteta hints at "internal issue" as Matteo Guendouzi is dropped from Arsenal squad

Mikel Arteta has hinted at an "internal issue" after Matteo Guendouzi was dropped from the Arsenal squad for their game at Southampton.

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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Southampton with Mikel Arteta set to make changes

Arsenal head to Southampton on Thursday night in desperate need of three points if they are to kick-start any kind of European push.

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Arsenal transfer latest: Thomas Partey update as Mikel Arteta open to Matteo Guendouzi sale

Arsenal have struggled on their return to Premier League action, and Mikel Arteta has already been linked with a host of new faces ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.

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Arsenal make decision on Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares' futures after injury troubles

Arsenal have tied Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares down to four-year contracts despite their injury woes. The Gunners snapped up both players in January on loan to cover areas in need of back-up.Hector Bellerin's fitness problems showed the lack of depth at right-back at the club while concerns over defence were already present.

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Arsenal transfer round-up - Mino Raiola to assist in Justin Kluivert swap deal

Arsenal are facing up to what could be a pivotal transfer window for them this summer, with Mikel Arteta keen to mould the squad at the Emirates Stadium in his own image.

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Arsenal ‘in talks’ to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Neto amid Bernd Leno injury

Arsenal have made an enquiry with a view to signing Barcelona goalkeeper Neto.

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Mesut Ozil's Arsenal future takes fresh twist as fans could raise money for transfer

Arsenal once again looks uncertain. After starting all of their Premier League games under Mikel Arteta before the coronavirus pandemic, Ozil was left out of the squad to take on Manchester City on their return.

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Mesut Ozil’s absence is "worrying sign" for Arsenal, says club legend Ian Wright

Mesut Ozil is yet to feature for Arsenal since the Premier League returned and Ian Wright believes it’s a concern for the Gunners.Ozil’s future is up in the air with the German not getting on the pitch against Manchester City or Brighton.Arsenal lost both matches with Mikel Arteta’s side over-run in midfield by City before letting a lead slip on the south coast.Ozil is Arsenal’s highest earner with the former Real Madrid star believed to be taking home wages of £350,000 per week.And Gunners hero Wright believes it’s a concern that he’s not being picked with Arsenal struggling this season.“The midfield, you have to say, is not firing in the sense of productivity, creativity,” Wright said on Match of the Day.“Obviously Mesut Ozil didn’t even

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Gary Lineker trolls Arsenal after Brighton comeback and win through Neal Maupay

Gary Lineker has poked fun at Arsenal on social media after their late 2-1 defeat away at Brighton this afternoon.The Gunners were handed their second defeat in four days at the Amex Stadium, with Neal Maupay’s 95th-minute strike all but ending their slim hopes of Champions League qualification.Nicolas Pepe initially edged them in front with a terrific curling strike in the 68th minute, but Lewis Dunk scrambled the ball over the line to draw the hosts level seven minutes later.And deep into stoppage time Maupay, whose controversial challenge had forced Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno off on a stretcher in the first half, sunk Gunners hearts by turning home a late winner.Mikel Arteta’s side have suffered consecutive defeats since returning

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Mikel Arteta insists he's not ready to give up on Mesut Ozil despite dropping Arsenal star

Mikel Arteta has offered Mesut Ozil an olive branch - but warned he must sharpen up to get his place back.

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Brighton vs Arsenal TV channel, live stream details and latest team news

Arsenal travel to Brighton on Saturday afternoon looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday. The Gunners suffered two early injuries in that clash, with Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari being forced off, while David Luiz was shown a red card.

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Gary Neville explains why Man Utd preparations were far better than Arsenal’s this week

Gary Neville insists Manchester United’s preparations ahead of their game with Tottenham were much more sensible than Arsenal’s for their one at Manchester City.The former United defender questioned the Gunners’ decision to fly up north just hours before their Premier League clash at the Etihad on Wednesday.He made the comments about their travel arrangements after Mikel Arteta lost two players to injury in the first half at City.In contrast, the Sky Sports pundit backed his United for traveling to London the day before their game at Spurs on Friday.Neville was told of the arrangements in commentary during the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, to which he replied: “I think it’ll be far better for the players.“The idea of being at home

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Mesut Ozil's private reaction to being dropped from Arsenal squad by Mikel Arteta

Arsenal returned to Premier League action on Wednesday night. Mikel Arteta opted not to hand the German playmaker - Arsenal’s highest-paid player - a spot in the 20-man match day squad as they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City.

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Mikel Arteta talks up Eddie Nketiah's future Arsenal role after 'extraordinary' display

Mikel Arteta highlighted a positive from Arsenal's dismal defeat to Manchester City, describing Eddie Nketiah's performance as 'extraordinary'.

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Mikel Arteta admits David Luiz may have played last Arsenal game while flop seeks two-year deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that David Luiz's horror show in the 3-0 loss to Manchester City could be the Brazilian's last for the club. Luiz came on in the first-half to replace an injured Pablo Mari and was at fault for two of City's goals.The Brazilian miscontrolled the ball for Raheem Sterling's opener, conceded a penalty which Kevin de Bruyne scored and was sent off.His current deal is due to expire on July 1 and Arsenal are yet to trigger an option which would extend his stay by 12 months.

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Kia Joorabchian says David Luiz situation and other Arsenal issues will be resolved this week

Superagent Kia Joorabchian says the future of his client David Luiz will be resolved this week, along with a number of other items of interest regarding the club.

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Kieran Tierney admits Arsenal plan flopped against Man City on Premier League return

Arsenal in their return to Premier League action at Manchester City on Wednesday night.The Gunners were playing their first competitive game for over three months due to the coronavirus outbreak and were handed a tough opener against the current champions.Mikel Arteta’s team actually went into the Etihad contest unbeaten in the Premier League this calendar year and were hoping to chase down an unlikely Champions League spot.But despite starting well they eventually succumbed to a 3-0 defeat after goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne, and Phil Foden won it for Pep Guardiola’s side.Brazilian defender David Luiz, who came on for the injured Pablo Mari, had an awful day at the office and was sent-off early in the second half for fouling

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Mikel Arteta delivers warning to Arsenal board as Chelsea close in on Timo Werner transfer

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal chiefs they risk falling even further behind their top-four rivals if they fail to strengthen in the summer transfer window.The Gunners were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City in their first game back after the coronavirus pandemic last night, with goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden sealing a miserable return to the Etihad for Arteta.David Luiz, who came on for the injured Pablo Mari after 24 minutes, made a costly mistake for Sterling’s opener in the first half before giving away a penalty and receiving a red card in the second.And the Brazilian’s woes meant Arsenal failed to gain ground in the race for top four, instead remaining eight points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea down in

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10 things we noticed from Premier League restart as football returns

The Premier League returned on Wednesday after a three-month absence - but not as we know it.

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Man City vs Arsenal TV channel and live stream: Can you watch match for free tonight?

Premier League football finally returns today as reigning champions Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

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Mikel Arteta's warning for Arsenal chiefs over Chelsea's Timo Werner transfer

Mikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal board to back him to improve his squad in the transfer market - after Premier League rivals Chelsea splashed the cash to sign Timo Werner.

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Arsenal receive three man injury boost for Man City fixture and Premier League return

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has received a three-man injury boost ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to Manchester City.Arsenal sit ninth in the Premier League table ahead of their trip to the Etihad this evening.The Gunners boss had several injury concerns when they last played a game back in early March but the three-month season suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed players who were sidelined to recover.Arteta welcomes back Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney to the first team fold while Hector Bellerin is also now fully fit.Tierney will provide Arteta with a left-back option with the Scotland international having been sidelined since December with a dislocated shoulder.Kolasinac last played for Arsenal in February and has been

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Mikel Arteta delivers telling Arsenal transfer update in response to Thomas Partey links

Mikel Arteta has responded to links with Thomas Partey - and appeared to hint that finances could get in the way of a deal. Atletico Madrid ace Partey has been tipped to head to north London and add a new, dynamic dimension to Arteta’s midfield moving forwards.The Spaniard was asked about spending €50m, Partey’s reported price tag, on a midfielder and whether that was realistic in the current climate.

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How Man City should line-up vs Arsenal FC in Premier League restart match

Premier League will get underway on Wednesday and Manchester City will face-off against Arsenal in their first game back.The match was originally supposed to be played March 11 but was postponed after it transpired that some Arsenal players had been in contact with Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who had tested positive for coronavirus, following the two sides' Europa League meeting in February.A few days later the Premier League was suspended when Gunners manager Mikel Arteta also tested positive but after the lengthy break the game is finally set to be played.Arsenal go into the match with no fresh injury concerns and have been buoyed by the return of Kieran Tierney, although Lucas Torreira remains a massive doubt and Callum

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Mikel Arteta fires warning to Arsenal stars over Champions League hopes

Mikel Arteta has warned his Arsenal stars he "will not accept" failure to qualify for Europe this season and says the club are feeling the strain from a lack of Champions League football.

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Pep Guardiola urges fans to remember real heroes ahead of Premier League return

Pep Guardiola will be back in his natural habitat on Wednesday night leading Manchester City into battle against Arsenal as the Premier League season resumes following Covid-19.The surroundings of Guardiola's favourite place will be very different due to the strange circumstances in which football is coming back behind closed doors.Thousands of fans around the country will tune in from home to watch the return of all the thrills and spills of the most exciting league in world football.But while Guardiola is relishing the chance to take on former No.2 and close friend Mikel Arteta in the dugout, the Spaniard has been quick to remind people of who the real heroes have been during the long and grim battle against the virus.Guardiola, whose mum

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Man City star Raheem Sterling expects 'strange' Arsenal clash and warns against Mikel Arteta's inside knowledge

Raheem Sterling admits 'it's going to be weird' playing against fans against Arsenal on Wednesday. After more than three months away due to the coronavirus pandemic, City return to action on Wednesday evening with a home clash against the Gunners.

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Man City head groundsman on the new Etihad Stadium pitch and becoming a ball boy

Manchester City's head groundsman will have to keep his eye on during the Arsenal game will be the ball.When competitive games were suspended in March and the scale of the impact of the pandemic became clearer, the Blues were one of a number of Premier League clubs to bring forward planned summer work to their pitch.Lee Jackson, the head groundsman who has been working at the club since Peter Reid was manager, oversaw the work on the pitch at the Etihad that should see it new and improved for when Mikel Arteta brings his Gunners side up for Wednesday's clash.The work was not without complications due to the weather, but when the players next step out of the tunnel they should not notice a difference under their feet even if the stands

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How Arsenal could line up vs Man City with Eddie Nketiah to cause selection headache

Mikel Arteta has some tough decisions to make on Wednesday night when Arsenal return to action after three months away. Manchester City host the Gunners at the Etihad behind closed doors as Premier League football resumes.

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