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Willian, Aubameyang and the issues Arteta must resolve

The Gunners fired yet another blank on Sunday when they were beaten 3-0 by Aston Villa in the Premier League as their inconsistent form continued

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Injury rules Arsenal star Partey out of Ghana squad

The Gunners midfielder picked up a thigh problem against Aston Villa and will now remain in England during the international break

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Arsenal's problems under Arteta exposed in Villa mauling

The Gunners fell to a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for their fourth loss of the Premier League season already

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Arteta has no regrets over Martinez sale

The Argentine keeper will return to his former club for the first time on Sunday when Aston Villa visit the Emirates

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'He's getting better and better' - Arteta backs Willian to shine

The Brazilian has not registered a single assist since the opening weekend of the Premier League season and has yet to score for the Gunners

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A £72m enigma: Arteta right to demand more from Pepe

The Gunners' record signing may have scored his third goal of the season on Thursday night but his manager wants consistency across 90 minutes

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Partey's perfect partner? Elneny revival spells trouble for Xhaka & Ceballos

The Egypt star has been a revelation for the Gunners this season, meaning two of his fellow midfielders now face a fight for first-team minutes

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'Fed up' Arteta admits Saliba could leave Arsenal

The Gunners defender has yet to make a senior appearance since his £25m move from Saint-Etienne and could depart in January

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Partey, Gabriel & the £70m spine transforming Arteta's Arsenal

The two summer signings played starring roles in the Gunners' first league win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 14 years

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Same old Arsenal: Vardy offers reminder of Gunners' shortcomings

The Foxes forward yet again found the net against the Gunners as the north London outfit were made to pay for failing to take their chances

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Six shots in five games: What's wrong with Aubameyang?

The Gunners captain has been criticised by some pundits for his performances so far this season but his lack of involvement is not his fault

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Luiz backs 'amazing' Leno & hails £45m new boy Partey

The Gunners defender has defended his goalkeeper after his mistake in Thursday night's Europa League win at Rapid Vienna

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Partey and Gabriel give Arsenal tantalising glimpse into the future

The two big-money signings enjoyed impressive individual outings in Austria but elsewhere there was sloppiness in Mikel Arteta's ranks

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Arsenal hand trial to son of club legend Bergkamp

The midfielder has been given the opportunity to impress at London Colney and could get the chance to link up with the Gunners' Under-23s

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Assist king to Arsenal outcast: The fall of Mesut Ozil

The Gunners' highest paid star has questioned the club's loyalty after he was left out of Mikel Arteta's 25-man Premier League squad

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Maitland-Niles: How Arteta convinced me to stay

The Gunners star was the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer, with Wolves submitting an offer, but he remains in London

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My conscience is calm over Ozil - Arteta

The Gunners boss was responding to the statement issued on Wednesday where the midfielder questioned the club’s loyalty

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Ozil axed from Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad

The former Real Madrid star will now not be able to play for the Gunners until February after he was also left out of the squad for the Europa League

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Arteta’s Willian gamble backfires for Arsenal

The Gunners were beaten 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night, falling to their second defeat of the Premier League season

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Suarez tips Partey to shine and says Torreira is 'ideal' for Simeone

The former Gunners midfielder could face Torreira on Saturday when Celta Vigo host Atletico Madrid

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Arteta hopeful of Tierney boost for Man City clash

The Gunners defender is currently having to self-isolate in Scotland due to a coronavirus scare, but discussions are ongoing to bring him to London

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Who needs Ozil? Partey can help solve Arsenal’s creativity issue

The Gunners' deadline-day signing could make his debut against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and should make an instant impact

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£45m Partey targets title and vows 'I'm ready' to face Man City

The former Atletico Madrid midfielder will train with his new team-mates for the first time on Wednesday following his £45m move

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Arsenal in talks with Championship clubs over Saliba loan

The Gunners defender has yet to play a single game for the club after signing from Saint-Etienne in a £27m ($35m) deal

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Partey to make 'big difference' at Arsenal after £45m move

Reading and Ghana defender Andy Yiadom speaks to Goal about his international team-mate's move to Emirates Stadium

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Ozil axed from Arsenal's Europa League squad

Sokratis has also been left out of the squad for the group stages by Gunners manager Mikel Arteta

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How Arsenal could line up with new £45m star Partey

The Gunners finally landed their key midfield target on the final day of the transfer window but how will Mikel Arteta use the Ghana international?

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Ozil to be axed? Arsenal must chop two from 25-man squad

The Gunners boss will have to leave out two non-homegrown players when the club submits its final list to the Premier League

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Arsenal to sign Nikolaj Moller as striker undergoes medical

The teenager is believed to have agreed a four-year contract and will arrive from Malmo

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Partey flying to London ahead of £45m Arsenal transfer

The Gunners have little time to get contract details and a medical done but are confident they can get the deal over the line

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Arsenal make £45m Partey move

The Gunners have indicated they will pay the Ghana international's release clause to sign him from the Liga side after a summer of transfer links

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Guendouzi set for Hertha Berlin loan move

The Gunners midfielder is in advanced talks over a switch to the Bundesliga

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Arsenal doing the 'maximum' to make signings - Arteta

The Gunners have been frustrated in their pursuit of their top targets but are working on bringing in fresh faces before the window closes

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No new signings but Pepe & Saka help lift Arsenal's gloom

The Gunners made it three wins from four in the Premier League as they beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal facing 'crucial moment' in transfer window - Arteta

The Gunners continue to chase key midfield targets Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey

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Saliba set for Arsenal loan exit

The teenage defender is likely to be allowed to gain further first-team experience elsewhere after an injury-hit last season at Saint-Etienne

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Arsenal star Torreira on verge of Atletico switch

The Gunners midfielder has agreed to spend the season on loan at the Wanda Metropolitano having fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal dismiss Maitland-Niles links amid Man Utd rumours

The Gunners are looking to move players on to help fund deals for Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey - but don't want to lose their England youngster

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Bellerin fires back at critics of Arteta's tactics vs Liverpool

The Gunners defender says defeat at Anfield on Monday night should not dent the optimism that currently exists at Emirates Stadium

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No Aouar, no Partey: Arsenal's need for midfield signings is clear

The need for the Gunners to strengthen at the heart of their team was obvious as Mikel Arteta's side were beaten 3-1 at Anfield on Monday

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Missing link to midfield misfit: The fall of Lucas Torreira

The Uruguay international is expected to leave the Gunners before the close of the transfer window, with Atletico Madrid interested

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Arteta backs Pepe to star for 'many years' at Arsenal

The Gunners' club record signing started his first game of the season on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup against Leicester City

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Partey frustration for Arsenal as Torreira to Atleti talks continue

The Gunners are hoping to include the Ghana international in any deal which would see the Uruguayan move to Spain

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Arsenal young guns determined to prove worth to Arteta - Willock

The Gunners midfielder was one of five academy products who started Wednesday night's Carabao Cup win at Leicester City

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Arsenal's £72m man Pepe facing make-or-break season

The Gunners' club-record signing made his first start of the new campaign as Mikel Arteta's side beat Leicester 2-0 on Wednesday night

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Arsenal evolving without Ozil, says Arteta

The German playmaker was left out of the squad as the Gunners beat Leicester City 2-0 in the Carabao Cup

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Saliba and Gabriel 'lucky' to have Luiz - Arteta

The Gunners boss believes the experienced Brazil international is the perfect role model for his two young centre-backs

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I'd snub Real Madrid for Arsenal 10 times over - Lauren

The Gunners legend talks exclusively to Goal about his seven-year stay in north London and his two Premier League title wins

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Arsenal to complete £1m Runarsson deal

The Icelandic international spent the weekend training at London Colney ahead of his move to the Gunners

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Announce Aouar! Nketiah can't mask Arsenal's weak midfield

The Gunners displayed their fighting spirit in Saturday night's 2-1 win at the Emirates but they exhibited a familiar lack of control in midfield

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Ozil out, Willian in: Arteta has found his new creative spark

The Brazil international got his Gunners career off to the perfect start with two assists as Mikel Arteta's side beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage

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Martinez sacrificed to help Arsenal land top targets - Arteta

The Argentine keeper was sold to Aston Villa for £20m with the Gunners in the market for midfielders Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar

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Arsenal set to sign £1.6m goalkeeper Ronarsson

The 25-year-old Iceland international is undergoing a medical in France, but there could be another addition between the posts

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The truth about Arsenal's attempts to sign Messi & Ronaldo

Arsenal's former head of recruitment Francis Cagigao talks to Goal about some of the players the club tried to sign during his time in north London

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From spotting Fabregas to his shock exit - Cagigao's Arsenal story

The Gunners' former head of global scouting speaks to Goal about his 24-year stay in north London, which came to an end this month

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Signed da ting! Aubameyang can now become Arsenal icon

The news that the Gunners striker is staying at the Emirates until 2023 will be met with relief by fans, who had feared the loss of their captain

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Arsenal keeper Martinez on verge of £20m Villa move

The Gunners keeper was given permission to travel to Birmingham on Saturday to finalise his switch to Villa Park

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Braziliant business! Arsenal's Samba stars hit the ground gunning

The two summer signings caught the eye as Mikel Arteta's resurgent Gunners opened the new Premier League season with a comfortable 3-0 win at Fulham

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Arsenal team-mates Ceballos & Nketiah in angry bust-up

The Gunners colleagues had a heated exchange during the warm-up at Craven Cottage ahead of the first game of the new season

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Are Arsenal really back - or will Arteta end up like Emery?

The Gunners looked to be well on the road to recovery when they triumphed 5-1 at Craven Cottage two years ago but things quickly went pear-shaped

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Martinez out of Arsenal squad as Brighton rival Villa with bid

The 28-year-old is in demand after his brilliant form at the end of last season, with Bernd Leno reclaiming his first-team place at Emirates Stadium

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Arteta silent on Aouar links but says Arsenal want more new signings

The Gunners boss also discussed the futures of Matteo Guendouzi and Alexandre Lacazette

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Arsenal boss Arteta gives Aubameyang future update

The Gunners manager has hinted that supporters won't have to wait too much longer to hear their star striker is staying put

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'Arsenal must aim for PL title & Partey would be fantastic'

The former Cameroon international defender speaks exclusively to Goal ahead of the start of the new Premier League season

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Villa move for £20m Martinez as Arsenal contract talks stall

The Gunners goalkeeper has been in discussions over a new deal at Emirates Stadium but would earn more should he head to Villa Park

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Aubameyang scores twice as Arsenal lose to Villa

The Gunners were beaten 3-2 in a behind-closed-doors clash with their Premier League rivals at the Emirates Stadium

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Bellerin out, Partey in? Arsenal facing £35m transfer conundrum

The Gunners right-back is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and his sale could generate the funds to allow Mikel Arteta to land top target Thomas Partey

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Ceballos arrives for Arsenal medical

The Spain international will spend a second successive season on loan with the Gunners having impressed in the second half of the 2019-20 campaign

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Partey keen to join Arteta's Arsenal revolution

The Gunners want to bring in the Ghana international but are currently unable to activate his £44.5 million release clause

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Arsenal complete £25m Gabriel signing from Lille

The Gunners have finally announced the signing of the Brazilian defender, who becomes the club's second new arrival of the summer

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Gabriel in, Mustafi out? Arsenal's centre-back dilemma

The Gunners boss now has eight senior centre-backs to choose from - so who could be on the way out of the Emirates?

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Madrid star Ceballos close to Arsenal return

The Spain international midfielder will spend the 2020-21 season on loan at Emirates Stadium

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Sensational Saka shows Southgate what he's missing

The Arsenal teenager starred as the Gunners beat Liverpool on penalties to win the Community Shield at Wembley

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Arteta responds to Martinez and Maitland-Niles exit rumours

The Gunners head coach was quizzed on the future of the pair following his side's Community Shield victory over Liverpool

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Arteta defends Arsenal redundancy plans

The Gunners boss says talks are continuing to decide how the club will operate without its former head of football, who left earlier in the month

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Gabriel Magalhaes: The £25m 'machine' who wowed Arsenal scouts

The Gunners are set to confirm the arrival of the Brazilian defender from Lille as Mikel Arteta further bolsters his squad ahead of the new campaign

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Gabriel undergoes Arsenal medical ahead of £25m move

The 22-year-old has been in London putting the finishing touches to his move, with Mikel Arteta set to seal his second signing of the summer

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Arsenal set to sign £25m Gabriel Magalhaes

The Brazilian defender looks set to become the Gunners' second signing of the summer after agreeing terms on a five-year deal

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Arsenal reveal when fans will return to Emirates Stadium

The Gunners have sent an email to supporters updating them on when they could return to their north London ground

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What next for Edu and Arteta after shock Sanllehi exit?

The former head of football at the Emirates Stadium was sacked on Saturday after less than three years at the club

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Arsenal await £25m Gabriel call with Auba deal imminent

The Gunners are hoping to see off strong competition from Napoli to land the 22-year-old Lille defender

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Arsenal join Man Utd in race for Gabriel as Willian deal close

The Gunners are keen on the Brazilian defender but will not have a free run at signing him, with interest building in the 22-year-old

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Arsenal to axe 55 jobs over 'significant' Covid-19 cash concerns

The Gunners' head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham released a statement announcing the news on Wednesday afternoon

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Willian to Arsenal? The pros & cons of signing Chelsea star

The Brazil international winger is expected to complete a free transfer to the FA Cup winners following seven years at Stamford Bridge

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Aubameyang offer imminent as Arsenal plan rebuild

The Gunners are set to table a new deal for their top scorer, who netted both goals in Saturday's FA Cup final win against Chelsea

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Shambles to champagne: How Arteta saved Arsenal

The Gunners head coach ended his first campaign in charge in style on Saturday when he lifted the FA Cup at Wembley

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'Sign da ting!' Cup final hero Auba has Arsenal dreaming again

The Gunners striker scored both goals as Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and win a 14th FA Cup at Wembley

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Ozil given permission to travel to Turkey ahead of FA Cup

The German midfielder will not travel to Wembley with the rest of Mikel Arteta's squad this weekend

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Arteta: Arsenal must replicate Chelsea's winning mentality

The Blues have won 16 major trophies during the Roman Abramovich era despite having 12 different permanent managers

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FA Cup final won't be Aubameyang's last Arsenal game - Arteta

The Gunners captain is out of contract in 2021 and has been linked with Inter and Barcelona

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'I always believed' - Martinez's journey to Arsenal No.1

The Argentine keeper will stride out for the Gunners at Wembley on Saturday, more than 10 years after arriving at the club as a youngster

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Arsenal close in on deal for Norwegian winger Lewis

The 20-year-old is in London and the Gunners are confident of completing a move soon after Saturday's FA Cup final

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Arsenal hopeful over Partey but also eye up Pereira

The Gunners would be willing to include Matteo Guendouzi as part of a deal to bring the Atletico Madrid star to Emirates Stadium

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Partey, Willian and Arsenal's summer transfer targets

It is going to be an interesting summer at Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta keen to make several changes to his squad

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Arsenal must sign centre-back after Mustafi injury - Arteta

The Gunners boss has revealed that the defender will miss the start of next season with a hamstring injury

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The £18m Ozil problem that is key to Arsenal's transfer plans

The Gunners boss is getting frustrated by the constant queries about his absent playmaker - but they are questions that will not go away

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Injured Mustafi set for FA Cup final heartache

The Gunners centre-back has a hamstring injury and Mikel Arteta does not expect him to be available for the clash at Wembley

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Back Arteta, Kroenke out: Arsenal's situation not so simple

A plane banner was flown above Villa Park on Tuesday calling for the Gunners to splash the cash but that might not be wise in the current climate

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Arteta wants end to Aubameyang uncertainty

The Gunners skipper is out of contract in 2021 and has been linked with Barcelona and Inter

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Arsenal go from rock bottom to FA Cup finalists

The Gunners booked their spot in their 21st FA Cup final with a 2-0 win against Pep Guardiola's holders

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Arteta's transfer messages shed light on Kroenke's Arsenal

The Gunners boss has called for backing in the transfer market, but is owner Stan Kroenke willing and able to give him what he needs to compete?

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Arteta has direct line to Kroenke as he waits on budget

The Gunners boss is waiting to discover what he will be given to spend in the summer window, but claims everyone at the club has “the same ambitions”

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Watch out, Man City! Arteta's blueprint for beating big boys

The Gunners will take confidence into Saturday's FA Cup semi-final after coming from behind to defeat Premier League champions Liverpool

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Why Liverpool's rise under Klopp offers Arteta's Arsenal hope

The Gunners face the Premier League champions at the Emirates on Wednesday night and the Spaniard views the Reds as an example to follow

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Stars still want to sign for 'incredible' Arsenal - Arteta

The Gunners boss insists the club can land their top targets this summer even without the lure of European football

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What missing out on Europe could cost Arsenal

The Gunners sit ninth in the Premier League - four points adrift of a European qualification spot - with just three games of the season remaining

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Arsenal undone on derby day as familiar failings cost Arteta

Defensive errors cost the Gunners as they gave away an early lead and lost 2-1 at Tottenham in the north London derby

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Arteta's vibrant Arsenal ready to usurp Mourinho's Spurs

The resurgent Gunners could move four points ahead of their struggling rivals with a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon

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Arteta shoots down Tierney exit talk

The Gunners left-back has been linked with a reunion with former manager Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City

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Arteta hints at new Arsenal deal for Mustafi

The Gunners defender - who is out of contract in 2021 - has been a near ever present under Mikel Arteta since the turn of the year

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Mourinho still 'world class', says Arteta

Arsenal take on Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday sitting one place above their rivals in the Premier League

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Arsenal appeal Nketiah red card

The Gunners striker is facing a three-game ban after being dismissed against Leicester City on Tuesday night

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Arsenal evolving under 'brilliant' Arteta - Tierney

The Gunners saw their four-game winning run halted following Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Leicester at the Emirates Stadium

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Ceballos shows why Arteta wants to keep Madrid loanee

The Gunners were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Leicester on Tuesday night but the midfielder's performance was a major positive

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Ageless Vardy shows Arsenal the way forward with Aubameyang

The Leicester City star currently leads the Golden Boot race and is showing no signs of slowing down at 33 as he prepares to face the Gunners

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Arteta wants Ceballos stay & says Arsenal swaps possible

The midfielder - on loan at the Emirates from Real Madrid - has impressed in recent weeks alongside Granit Xhaka in midfield

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No rush over Lacazette contract talks - Arteta

The Gunners striker, who scored the second goal in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves, is out of contract in 2022

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Arteta hails Lacazette after striker ends 16-month barren run

The Gunners forward had not scored away in the Premier League since February, 2019, before he netted in the 2-0 win at Wolves

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Sensational Saka seals perfect week for Arteta's Arsenal

The Gunners ended what has been an excellent week with a 2-0 win at Wolves thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette

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From outcast to indispensable - How Xhaka went full circle at Arsenal

The Gunners midfielder looked certain to certain after his bitter fall-out with the fans, but he is now integral to Mikel Arteta's plans

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Arteta lays down the law to Ozil and Guendouzi

The Gunners head coach has revealed exactly how he expects his players to behave if they want to be part of his plans

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Arteta issues Arsenal 'selling club' warning

Money is expected to be tight for the Gunners this summer, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette linked with moves away

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Saka signing more important to Arsenal than retaining Aubameyang

The teenage winger has committed his long-term future to the Gunners, but it remains to be seen whether the club's captain will follow suit

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Saka set to sign new Arsenal contract this week

The Gunners are set to tie down the 18-year-old to a new deal following positive talks between Mikel Arteta and the player's family and agents

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'Something special' - Why Tierney's return is so timely for Arteta

The Gunners defender has made just 15 appearances during his first season in north London but was named man of the match against Sheffield United

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I'll never be influenced by Ozil's wages - Arteta

The German - who earns £350,000 a week - has yet to play a single minute for the Gunners since English football's restart amid coronavirus

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Arteta warns Arsenal fans over Saliba

The defender will link up with the Gunners after playing for Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France final

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'Aubameyang has Arsenal in a corner'

The Gunners captain is out of contract in 2021 and has been linked with Barcelona and Inter

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Guendouzi told to 'toe the line' at Arsenal

The Gunners midfielder has been left out of the squad for the wins at Southampton and Sheffield United by boss Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal to sell Balogun after contract talks break down

The forward is one of the most highly-rated youngsters at the club but talks over a new deal have failed to reach an agreement

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Pepe has finally 'clicked' for Arsenal - Arteta

The £72 million signing has not always impressed this season, but scored a crucial goal in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Sheffield United

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Peppy Pepe & buccaneering Tierney offer Arsenal hope

Dani Ceballos scored a later winner as the Gunners booked their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals, while two others shone throughout the clash

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'Transfer gamble could turn things around for Arsenal'

The former Gunners midfielder spoke to Goal about how his old club can close the gap on the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City

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Arteta warns Arsenal stars amid Guendouzi exit reports

The Gunners boss has responded to reports that his French midfielder is keen on leaving this summer amid links to Manchester United and Inter Milan

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Arsenal stop the rot as Nketiah and Willock reward ruthless Arteta

Matteo Guendouzi was axed from the Gunners squad before they won 2-0 at Southampton to move to ninth in the Premier League

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Why Arsenal ignored the errors & extended Luiz's contract

The former Chelsea defender will stay with the Gunners for another 12 months after extending his contract at Emirates Stadium

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Arteta: Saka to sign Arsenal deal 'very shortly'

The Gunners teenager - who has been linked with Borussia Dortmund and several other top clubs - has just one year of his contract remaining

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Arteta confident over Ceballos, Soares, Mari and Luiz deals

The Gunners head coach says the club are working on the deals ahead of tonight's Premier League deadline

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Contracts, bans & scans: Arsenal's season-defining 48 hours

The Gunners have yet to agree short-term deals with David Luiz, Dani Ceballos or Cedric Soares and are waiting to hear about Bernd Leno's injury

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Arsenal player tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of restart

Those concerned were eventually cleared after in-house and official testing, but three training sessions had to be sat out by the Gunners stars

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Insult added to injury: Arsenal lose Leno in devastating defeat

Neal Maupay's needless challenge led to the Gunners No.1 being stretchered off and the forward then went on to score the winning goal for Brighton

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'I know my players' - Arteta hits back at Maupay

The Brighton forward had criticised members of the north Londoners' squad for the way they appeared to blame him for Bernd Leno's injury

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Arteta's £72m weapon: How Pepe can restore Arsenal's fear factor

The Gunners' club record signing has had a mixed first season in England but still has a big part to play over the final five weeks

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Arteta confirms Mari transfer intention after injury blow

The Spanish defender is currently on loan from Flamengo but Arsenal have an option to make the move permanent in the summer

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Arsenal hit by injury crisis with Mari out for season

The Gunners defender suffered ankle ligament damage during Wednesday night's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City

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Arteta reveals key to Arsenal's summer transfer plans

The Gunners sit ninth in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's trip to Brighton and know that European football will be key in attracting top talent

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Arteta reveals what Ozil must do to win Arsenal place back

The Gunners playmaker was left out of the squad to face Manchester City on Wednesday night

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Arteta unsure of Luiz's Arsenal future

The Gunners defender, who is out of contract this summer, has to sign a short-term agreement to stay at the club beyond June 30

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Luiz and Ozil expose Arteta's turbulent transfer future

The Gunners were beaten 3-0 at Manchester City on Wednesday night, and events off the field already point to tough times ahead

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Luiz shambles & injury woes: Arteta can't save Arsenal from themselves

The Gunners were the architects of their own downfall against Manchester City in a reminder to the Spanish boss of the job he has on his hands

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Bellerin to plant 3,000 trees for every Arsenal win

The Gunners vice captain has partnered with global charity One Tree Planted and has made the promise ahead of the resumption of football in England

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'We can't stand still' - Arteta's Arsenal transfer warning

The Gunners boss admits he is unsure whether he will be able to bring in the targets he wants this summer

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The burning questions Arsenal must answer as PL restarts

The Gunners return to action on Wednesday night at Manchester City and Mikel Arteta will have plenty to think about as the season resumes

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'I am positive' - Arteta hopeful over new Auba contract

The Gunners skipper is out of contract in 2021 and has been linked with Barcelona and Serie A heavyweights Inter

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How will Aubameyang be remembered if he leaves Arsenal?

The Gunners skipper has just one year left on his contract and admits he has not yet decided whether he will stay at the Emirates Stadium

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From Aubameyang to Ozil: Arsenal's potential summer sales

The Gunners had financial constraints even before the transfer market was turned upside down by coronavirus, meaning Mikel Arteta has plenty to ponder

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Soares yet to agree Arsenal extension

The Portugal international right-back is currently on loan from Southampton but is due to become a free agent after June 30

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Tyreece John-Jules: Arsenal teen who rejected AC Milan

The 19-year-old committed his future to the Gunners despite interest from around Europe and is now looking to break into the first team

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Arteta reveals Aubameyang Black Lives Matter phone call

The Gunners striker asked that the players be able to wear T-shirts in support of the movement prior to the friendly defeat to Brentford on Wednesday

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Arsenal beaten by Brentford in behind closed doors friendly

The Gunners took on the Bees at Emirates Stadium as they continue their preparations for the resumption of the Premier League

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Homegrown talents help Arsenal see off Covid-19 cash crisis

Arsenal's academy has been prolific at producing young talent in the past few years and more and more players are finding their way to the first team

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Arsenal defender Mavropanos faces summer transfer decision

The Gunners centre-back is currently on loan with FC Nurnberg and has impressed with his performances for the Bundesliga 2 outfit

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Nketiah hits hat-trick as Arsenal beat Charlton 6-0 in friendly

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Joe Willock also scored as Mikel Arteta's side took on the Addicks at Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal transfer window conundrums explained

The final two months of the Premier League season could be key in determining the business the Gunners can do in the summer transfer market

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Arsenal exploring options for 'virtual' fans ahead of PL restart

The Gunners are looking into ways that they can engage with their supporters with behind-closed-doors games due to take place from June 17

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What has gone wrong for Lacazette at Arsenal?

The Gunners striker has scored just nine times this season and doubts have been raised regarding his future in north London

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'It was so traumatic' - The day that reshaped Arsenal's history

Arsene Wenger's side looked set to win the Premier League title in 2008 - until one fateful afternoon in February stopped them in their tracks

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Saka: Arsenal's teen wing wizard on track for superstar status

The 18-year-old has become a regular for Unai Emery this season after a series of impressive performances at the Emirates Stadium

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Luiz decision sheds light on Arsenal’s difficult transfer future

The Gunners defender could leave for free this summer - just a year after signing from Chelsea for £8m

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David Luiz's future in doubt as Arsenal stall on contract decision

The Brazil international signed from Chelsea for £8m in 2019 and it is unclear as to whether his Emirates career will last more than a single season

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Why Coutinho is unlikely to join Arteta's Arsenal revolution

The Gunners have been linked with a potential move for the Brazil international, who is deemed surplus to requirements by the Catalan giants

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'Guendouzi needs to grow up' - Arsenal star warned

Former Gunners striker Jeremie Aliadiere says his French compatriot must mature off the pitch if he wants to have long-term success under Mikel Arteta

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Aubameyang to rival Ozil with esports team

The Gunners captain will be competing for McLaren in the virtual Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday evening, which will be shown live on Sky Sports F1

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'Arsenal shouldn't have spent £72m on Pepe'

The former Lille winger has endured a difficult debut season in the Premier League and a former Gunner says it's time for him to prove his worth

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Rejecting Barca to fearing Invincibles: Aliadiere's Arsenal journey

The French striker talks exclusively to Goal about the highs and lows of his eight-year stay with the Gunners

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'Arsenal have to sell Aubameyang - 100 per cent!'

The captain has only one year left on his contract in north London and former Gunners striker Jeremie Aliadiere says he must now be sold

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Football without fans was terrible! - Former Arsenal keeper Mannone

The 32-year-old, who is currently on loan in Denmark, discusses what it is like to play football amid the coronavirus pandemic

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'Are you taking the p—ss?!' - Wenger's meltdowns revealed

The former Gunners striker has lifted the lid on what it takes to make the club's longest-serving manager lose his cool

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Covid-19 tests and no contact - How Arsenal will step up training

Each member of the Gunners' squad and coaching staff will undergo a test for coronavirus on Monday at their facility

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Lacazette facing Arsenal punishment over balloon pictures

The incident comes 18 months after the striker and other Gunners stars were videoed inhaling gas inside a London nightclub

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Aliadiere's warning after 'devastating' Covid-19 heartbreak

The former Arsenal star lost his mother-in-law to the coronavirus and says football shouldn't be rushed back while people are still losing their lives

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George Lewis: The unknown teen close to shock Arsenal move

The 19-year-old winger from Norway is in talks over a move to the Gunners after impressing during a trial earlier in the year

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Stam: Fernandes has boosted Man Utd but they still need more

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have experienced an upturn in form and January signing Fernandes has excelled in the early part of his Old Trafford career

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No more tiki-taka? Football’s next tactical revolution

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have set their own tactical trends in recent years - but could there be another shift in direction on the horizon?

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Arsenal in talks to sign Norwegian winger Lewis

The 19-year-old had a trial with the Gunners in March having spent the past few years playing his football in the lower tiers in Norway

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Arsenal ready for next phase of training ground return

Gunners stars have been doing fitness work at London Colney - but plans are being put in place to move to the next phase ahead of Project Restart

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'Messi deserved Ballon d'Or win despite Van Dijk form'

The Liverpool defender had been backed by many to claim football's ultimate individual prize in 2019 but was beaten out by the Argentine

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'I was basically there by myself' - Stam reveals Feyenoord woe

The former Manchester United defender resigned after just 18 games in charge of the Eredivisie outfit at the start of the season

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Stam reveals ‘interesting’ talks over FC Cincinnati job

The Manchester United legend exclusively tells Goal he has been in discussions over a move to Major League Soccer

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'Feyenoord midfield star Kokcu would shine for Arsenal'

The Gunners are one of several clubs monitoring the 19-year-old attacking midfielder, who has been valued at around £20 million

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Jamie Day's remarkable road from Arsenal to Bangladesh

A chance phone call put the Arsenal academy graduate on a very different journey, 5,000 miles from home and in charge of a national team

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Arsenal warned over potential £144m loss

The north London club could lose a significant sum should the entire 2020-21 season be staged behind closed doors

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Selfie requests and player pressure: Why Arsenal are returning to training

The Gunners will open up their training base to Mikel Arteta's squad from Monday - but with strict guidelines in place

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Why Partey would be perfect for Arsenal

The Gunners have been keeping tabs on the Atletico Madrid midfielder, who has a release clause of €50m (£44m/$54m), but signing him will be difficult

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Partey's father confirms talks over Arsenal move

The midfielder's contract with Atletico runs until 2023 and includes a release clause which is set at £44 million (€50m/$54m)

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Ozil a mercenary? That couldn't be further from the truth

The German World Cup winner conducts plenty of charity work away from the cameras and is entitled to ask questions about where his money could end up

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Arsenal squad agree 12.5% coronavirus pay cut

The Gunners had been in negotiations with their squad for some time, and the vast majority have now accepted the club's proposal

Charles Watts

From Xhaka's U-turn to coronavirus - Arteta's baptism of fire

It's been four months since the Gunners appointed the Spaniard and he's already made a big impact - on and off the pitch

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Who is Arsenal transfer target Axel Disasi?

The Gunners have made contact with Reims regarding a move for the 22-year-old centre-back, who is valued at €15 million

Charles Watts

Arsenal contact Reims over £13m Disasi deal

The Gunners have been watching the 22-year-old defender closely this season ahead of a potential summer transfer

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