Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Martinelli will miss their UEFA Champions League opener against PSV on Wednesday night. However, the Brazilian forward could be in contention to return against Tottenham in the English Premier League at the weekend. Martinelli was forced off with a hamstring injury during the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park on …

Legendary Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has warned the team that their English Premier League title challenge this season could be hampered by their return to the UEFA Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s men finished in second place behind Manchester City last term. This campaign, the Gunners have already amassed 10 points from their first four fixtures. But Wenger believes balancing Champions …

English Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed that the club has decided to terminate Nicolas Pepe’s contract. In an official statement on Saturday, the Gunners announced that the 28-year-old has left the Emirates. Pepe has agreed a short-term contract with Turkish outfit Trabzonspor. The Ivorian winger spent last season on loan with Nice in Ligue 1 before returning to north …

New AS Monaco signing Folarin Balogun has said that he has no regrets about his time at Arsenal. Balogun officially joined Monaco from Arsenal on Wednesday. The United States international signed a five-year contract with Monaco. At his presentation as a Monaco player, Balogun was asked if he had any regrets about his time at Arsenal. The 22-year-old responded thus: …

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has blamed the loss of concentration on the two points dropped by his side in their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners seemed to be coasting to victory after goals from Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah cancelled out Andreas Pereira’s first minute strike. However, Palhinha netted a late equalizer …

Chelsea are interested in signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal, according to Sky Sports. However, it is believed the Blues have not made an official offer for Balogun. Balogun spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade Reims. He scored 22 goals and provided three assists in 39 games across competitions for the French club. The American striker didn’t …

It rarely sets the tone for the season ahead and it may not be considered a major trophy by many but, in the context of how last season ended for Arsenal, the psychological impact of their English Community Shield win against Manchester City on Sunday should not be underestimated. After Cole Palmer’s stunning goal, the Gunners battled back through Leandro …

American rapper Jay-Z is reportedly plotting a bid to take over Tottenham Hotspur after owner Joe Lewis was accused of insider trading. Spurs owner Lewis has been charged with conducting an insider trading scheme by prosecutors in America, and if found guilty would be forced to give up his ownership of the club per Premier League rules. Against the backdrop …

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he hated Arsenal legend Ian Wright during their playing days due to the latter’s wind-up tactics. Rio Ferdinand said that this was the case when he [Ferdinand] used to ply his trade for West Ham United. Wright scored 168 goals and provided 12 assists in 270 appearances across all competitions for …

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, on Sunday, flew to the United States with 27 players in his squad for part of their pre-season preparation, according to a post on the website of the English Premier League side. The Gunners departed London Stansted airport on Sunday afternoon, heading across the Atlantic on an Emirates 777 aircraft. This is coming after their two …