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Sheaf's Arsenal desire burning strong despite dark times

The Gunners midfielder - who is currently on loan at Doncaster - is hoping to get an opportunity to impress Mikel Arteta when he returns in the summer

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Mbappe urged to make 'difficult' Madrid decision

Former France international Bacary Sagna believes the 21-year-old should stay with PSG for at least another season before thinking about leaving

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Arsenal closer to wage deal after Arteta talks

Discussions have been ongoing between the players and executives at Emirates Stadium aimed at reducing salaries amid the Covid-19 pandemic

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Wage cuts & lost millions - Why Arsenal face financial black hole

The Gunners have been managing their accounts prudently for years but they have been hit particularly hard by the effects of Covid-19

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Arsenal players reject club's wage-cut plea

The Gunners have told their stars that the financial situation at the club will be grave should the season be cancelled or resumed behind closed doors

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Arsenal still to strike wage deal amid coronavirus

The Gunners do not want to furlough staff following criticism of Tottenham and Liverpool, but they are yet to settle on a salary compromise

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Inside Hale End: Mertesacker shakes up Arsenal's academy

The former Gunners defender has pushed through big changes since being appointed academy manager in 2018

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Bergkamp's magic to Parlour's pranks: Inside Arsenal Invincibles

Former Gunners goalkeeper Rami Shaaban exclusively tells Goal what made the legendary 2004 title-winning side so great

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The accident that changed Shaaban's Arsenal career

The former Gunners goalkeeper spoke exclusively to Goal as he looked back on his two years in north London

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Lacazette 'getting kicked for his team-mates' - Sagna

The Gunners striker has come in for some criticism this season having scored just nine times in all competitions

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Sagna gives Arsenal £150m Aubameyang warning

The Gunners striker has been linked with Barcelona but former right back says his old club can't allow their captain to leave

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Aubameyang joins Henderson talks over wage reduction deal

The Gunners captain has been involved in discussions - led by Liverpool's skipper - aimed at striking a deal to reduce wages and give cash to the NHS

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Unearthing Martinelli: Inside Football Manager's scouting network

The teenager has gone from the Brazilian fourth tier to the Arsenal first team in less than a year - but how does the process of discovering him work?

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Benzema was so wrong over Giroud 'go-kart' jibe

The Real Madrid striker described himself as a Formula One car - but it's the Chelsea frontman who has a World Cup winners' medal to his name

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Arteta's Arsenal 'animals' can win the Premier League - Sagna

The former full-back believes his old club have the right man in charge to bring back the glory days to the north London outfit

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Sagna on Pogba: I see him joining Ronaldo at Juve

Duo were France team-mates and the full-back believes that if the Manchester United man decides to move this year then it will not be to Real Madrid

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'Amazing' Saliba can star for Arsenal - Sagna

The Gunners signed the centre-back from Saint-Etienne in 2019 but he will not arrive until the end of the season having remained in France on loan

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Sagna reveals truth behind Arsenal exit

The ex-Gunner was one of the Premier League's best right-backs during his time in north London but left in 2014 after growing disillusioned

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'From him I was surprised' - Sagna hits back at 'harsh' Fabregas

The former Gunner's words have left his old team-mate feeling disappointed with the man who was charged with captaining the squad

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'Wenger was right there, I felt like I had wings!'

Now on loan in Poland, the goalkeeper is among Arsenal's longest-serving players despite never having played a first-team game

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What coronavirus crisis is like for Arsenal loanees abroad

Gunners goalkeeper Dejan Iliev - who is on loan with Jagiellonia - talks exclusively to Goal about what it's like in lockdown in Poland

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From Arsenal history maker to rivalling Beckham

Former Gunners defender Justin Hoyte talks to Goal about joining Miami Beach Club de Futbol and having David Beckham's new franchise on his doorstep

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'Wow!' - Ex-Arsenal star recalls Fabregas throwing pizza at Fergie

Justin Hoyte talks to Goal about the infamous 'battle of the buffet', which followed the Gunners' controversial defeat at Manchester United in 2004

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Arsenal youth to England coach - Meet Omer Riza

Now Watford Under-23s coach, the former striker talks exclusively to Goal about his route from the Gunners' academy through to working for his country

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How Arsenal are dealing with coronavirus isolation

The Gunners are doing everything they can to stay operational despite the squad being quarantined after Mikel Arteta's positive diagnosis for COVID-19

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Arsenal club doctor O’Driscoll rejects Liverpool offer

A key member of the Gunners' backroom staff has decided to stay put rather than take up the opportunity to move to Merseyside

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Arsenal in turmoil after Arteta diagnosed with Covid-19

The Gunners announced on Wednesday that the 37-year-old had tested positive for Covid-19

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Arsenal & coronavirus: What we know so far & what happens next

The Gunners' Premier League game at Manchester City on Wednesday night has been postponed after a number of players were placed in self-isolation

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Arsenal issue coronavirus statement after Olympiacos owner tests positive

Evangelos Marinakis was at Emirates Stadium less than two weeks ago when the Greek club beat the Gunners in the Europa League

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I am so happy here - Pablo Mari targets long Arsenal stay

The defender - on loan from Flamengo - made his Premier League debut on Saturday during the 1-0 win against West Ham

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Leno targets Champions League and hails Arsenal mentality

The Gunners keeper was an influential figure once again during Saturday's 1-0 win against West Ham in the Premier League

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Lacazette keeps Arsenal in touch with Champions League places

Eddie Nketiah was initially preferred up front by Mikel Arteta but the Frenchman was summoned in the second half and had a crucial say in the outcome

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Golden boy Guendouzi can prove worth after big Torreira blow

The Uruguayan is a big loss for Mikel Arteta but it does present another tenacious midfielder with an opportunity

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'I always liked him' - Arteta open to Mkhitaryan return

The former Manchester United star is currently impressing during a season long loan with Roma in Serie A

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Arteta issues challenge to Saka & Tierney

The Gunners boss has been boosted by the return to fitness of the Scotland international following three months out with a dislocated shoulder

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Arsenal to start Aubameyang contract talks imminently

The Gabon striker is approaching the final year of his contract, with Mikel Arteta desperate for him to remain with the north Londoners

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Arsenal eye Canadian star David as potential Auba replacement

The Gunners have been scouting the 20-year-old Gent striker extensively this season ahead of a potential summer move.

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'Arteta's got to be given money'

The Gunners legend wants to see the Spaniard backed in the transfer market in the summer and is expecting a summer of speculation over possible exits

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'He won everything' - Arsenal legend impressed by Mari

The Spanish centre-back - on loan from Flamengo - made his debut during Monday night's FA Cup win at Portsmouth

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Classy Ceballos stepping out of the shadows at Arsenal

The midfielder - on loan from Real Madrid - came off the bench to put in another impressive performance during Monday night's 2-0 win at Portsmouth

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Arsenal transfer plans could be hit by financial woes - Arteta

The Gunners boss accepts that he may have to sell players before he can buy due to the club's current financial position

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FA Cup or bust! Arsenal must forget Europa heartbreak

The Gunners travel to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday in a crucial match for the club's fortunes next season

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What missing out on European football could cost Arsenal

The Gunners now face a battle to qualify for the Europa League next season, with Mikel Arteta's side currently sitting ninth in the Premier League

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Arsenal face fight to save season after Europa League collapse

The Gunners' shocking exit at the hands of Olympiacos leaves the club in search of a Premier League miracle

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World-class Aubameyang leading by example at Arsenal

The Gunners striker has scored 60 goals in 95 games since joining from Borussia Dortmund and has performed admirably on the left side recently

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Trophyless Kane is proof Auba is world class - Arteta

The Gunners striker is on course for his second Premier League Golden Boot after taking his tally for the season to 17 with a brace against Everton

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Lacazette speaks out on Arsenal exit rumours

The Gunners striker is out of contract in the summer of 2021 but insists he will not be pushing for a move when the summer window rolls around

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Olympiacos boss Martins fires warning to Arsenal

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the Greek side's coach explains why he's confident of overturning their 1-0 first-leg deficit at the Emirates

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Nketiah: No hostilities with Lacazette

The young striker has grasped his chance since returning to the Emirates in January and scored in the 3-2 win over Everton

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Three wins in seven days & Arteta’s Arsenal are just getting started

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as the Gunners beat Everton 3-2 to move up to ninth in the Premier League

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Contract concerns cloud Saka’s rapid Arsenal rise

The Gunners teenager - who has 18 months left on his contract - is being eyed by several of Europe's top clubs following his performances this season

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Arteta's delight with Arsenal's 'good energy'

The Gunners boss has praised the attitude of his players ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting with Everton

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Laca back in the old routine for impenetrable Arsenal

The France forward has now scored in successive games following a nine-game goal drought as he bagged the winner in Athens

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Why 'Golden Boy' Guendouzi faces a fight to win over Arteta

The Gunners midfielder could return against Olympiacos on Thursday night in the Europa League after being left out of the squad to face Newcastle

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Luiz still admires Emery despite 'attitude' comments

The Gunners defender insists he holds no grudges against his former coach, who was sacked in December

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Three goals, eight assists & a nutmeg - Saka's stunning learning curve

The Gunners teenager has teed up his team-mates eight times this season - two more than any other player in the squad

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Revealed: Guendouzi dropped due to training ground row with Arteta

The young midfielder was a notable absentee during Sunday's game and now faces a battle to earn his place back in the side

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Lacazette reveals pain of ‘complicated’ Arsenal goal drought

The Gunners striker scored in their 4-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday - ending a run of nine games without a goal

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Lacazette warns Arsenal’s rivals over ‘confident’ Pepe

It has taken a while for the Gunners' £72m record signing to hit his stride in English football, but a fellow forward sees signs of encouragement

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Pepe & Ceballos revive Arsenal's Champions League hopes

The summer signings have had their issues this season but both played key roles in the Gunners returning to winning ways with a 4-0 rout of Newcastle

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Flop? Pepe deserves patience, not criticism

The Gunners winger has come in for some stinging criticism after a slow start to life in England following his summer move from Lille

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How Enke's tragic death is shaping Arsenal's academy ten years on

The German keeper - who committed suicide in 2009 - was good friends with the former defender, who now heads up the Gunners' academy

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Arteta backs Pepe to shine and shrug off £72m tag

The Gunners' club record signing has scored just five goals this season since joining from Lille last summer

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From Mari's role to Laca's woes - Arteta's issues at Arsenal

The Gunners head into a vital period having now returned from a training camp in Dubai – with the Europa League and FA Cup still on the line

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Luiz happy to step aside for 'amazing' Pablo Mari

The Brazil international insists he won't mind giving up his preferred role as the Gunners' right-sided centre-back

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Mavididi on Saka: He used to run through the whole team & score!

The Juventus forward - on loan at Dijon - spent eight years with the Gunners before leaving for Turin

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Mavididi's road to becoming Ronaldo's team-mate

Once a rising star in the Gunners' academy, the forward could hardly believe his luck when Italy's most successful team came calling

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Arsenal must still target titles during Arteta rebuild - Leno

The Gunners goalkeeper says silverware must still be the objective this season, despite the changes that have taken place at Emirates Stadium

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Aubameyang & Xhaka never looked for exits - Leno

The Gunners’ German goalkeeper claims to have never been overly concerned by the transfer speculation surrounding key men at Emirates Stadium

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Lacazette’s lack of goals a major problem for Arteta

The Gunners striker has now gone nearly a year without an away league goal following the 0-0 draw with Burnley

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Xhaka's road from Arsenal outcast to Arteta's linchpin

The Gunners midfielder is a key figure in Arteta's improving side having been linked with a transfer away from the Emirates Stadium in January

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Arteta warns Arsenal stars that no-one is safe

The Gunners head coach insists he will pick his team based on what he sees in training - not on reputation

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Arsenal sign Cedric Soares from Southampton

The Gunners have confirmed their second new addition of the January transfer window, with the Portugal international right-back arriving on loan

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Arsenal target Southampton full-back Cedric

The Gunners are looking into the possibility of signing the Portugal international right-back as cover for Hector Bellerin

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What 'superb' Mari will bring to Arteta's Arsenal

The Gunners have finalised a loan move for the Flamengo centre-back that will include an option to buy in the summer - but where will he fit in?

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Mustafi scans confirm no serious injury

The Germany centre-back was stretchered off against Bournemouth on Monday but tests show he has only sprained his ankle and will not be out for long

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From City unknown to Brazil history-maker - How Pablo Mari made it to Arsenal

The Spanish defender has arrived in London to put the finishing touches on a move to Emirates Stadium

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Pablo Mari in London to seal Arsenal loan move with option to buy

The Spanish centre-back spent three years with Manchester City before moving to Brazil last summer

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Ceballos eyes Arsenal exit but Madrid complicating deal

The midfielder - on loan from Los Blancos - has yet to feature under Mikel Arteta and is seeking regular game time

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Martinelli shows Arsenal must focus on scouting not agents

The Gunners signed the Brazilian teenager in the summer after he was identified by head of international recruitment Francis Cagigao

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Bellerin reveals what makes Martinelli so special

The Brazilian became the first teenager since Nicolas Anelka to score 10 goals in a season for the Gunners as he found the net against Chelsea

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Pushovers? Arteta's Arsenal rip up the script at Stamford Bridge

The Gunners were reduced to 10 men following David Luiz's dismissal but twice recovered from going a goal down to claim the unlikeliest of points

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Arsenal need much more from Mesut Ozil

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has welcomed the German World Cup winner in from the cold but his numbers are not good enough heading into Chelsea clash

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Arteta's Arsenal on the right path

Had Nicolas Pepe been awarded a penalty then there's a good chance Arsenal would be looking towards the top six again but instead they are 10th

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Nelson finally ready to deliver on his potential at Arsenal

So used to being the best player in his age group, the winger has found the step up to senior football tougher than many would have expected

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Why Arsenal recalled Nketiah from Leeds

He was not getting enough minutes for Arsenal's liking but the danger over his return to London is that he will be stuck behind established names

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Arsenal in talks to sign PSG defender Kurzawa

The Gunners have seen both Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac suffer injuries and hope to sign the France international for a nominal fee

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Arteta reveals Mustafi Arsenal exit still possible

The Gunners defender has not featured since the defeat against Chelsea last month and has been linked with Galatasaray

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Nketiah to remain at Arsenal after impressing Arteta

The 20-year-old was in talks with Bristol City, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday but will stay in north London

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Security talks key as Arsenal ponder Middle East training camp

The Gunners are planning an overseas training camp in February and have not ruled out the possibility of heading to Dubai

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Arteta responds to Arsenal links with Man City's Stones

The Gunners boss worked with the 25-year-old during his time as Pep Guardiola's assistant but insists his new club are not interested in a move

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Arsenal hope to have Aubameyang ban reduced

The Gunners striker is facing a three-game suspension after he was sent off, following a VAR intervention, in Saturday's Premier League clash

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Sokratis backs 'goal machine' Lacazette to step up in Auba's absence

The Gunners will be without their top scorer for the next three games following his sending off against Crystal Palace

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Shot-shy Arsenal face grim look at life without Aubameyang

The Gunners captain was sent off in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, meaning he will miss three games through suspension

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'Cazorla's heir' Ceballos faces fight to salvage Arsenal legacy

The Real Madrid midfielder made a scintillating start to his season-long loan but it remains unclear where he fits in at the Emirates Stadium

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Arteta: Luiz has made a 'big step forward' since my arrival

The centre-back was named man of the match during the win against Manchester United on New Year's Day

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Arsenal trio close in on loan moves

The youngsters are to be given the opportunity to gain first-team experience during the second half of the 2019-20 season

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Upamecano on hold? Assessing Arsenal's January transfer options

The Gunners forked out £130 million last summer, more than half of which went on Nicolas Pepe, meaning there is little money to spend this month

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Arsenal focus on January loan deals after £130m summer outlay

The Gunners have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng following an injury to Calum Chambers

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How Arteta plans to get Arsenal 'addicted' to trophies

The Spaniard won the FA Cup with the Gunners as a player, now he wants to do it again as the club's head coach

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How Arteta lifted the doom and gloom at Arsenal

The Gunners' head coach picked up his first victory on New Year's Day as his clearly re-energised side beat Manchester United 2-0 at Emirates

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Arteta open to signings as Chambers ruled out for nine months

Having struggled to keep things tight at the back for some time, the Englishman being sidelined has added to the club's defensive woes

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Lift-off for Arteta's Arsenal as Pepe delivers

New Year's Day saw the Arteta era produce its most significant result as Arsenal bounced back from a sequence of only one win in 15 matches

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Ozil's resurgence symbolises Arteta's evolving Arsenal

The Gunners playmaker will be looking to continue his decent start under his new manager against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium

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'They can punish you' - Arteta warns Arsenal over Man Utd threat

The Gunners host the Red Devils on New Year's Day looking to end a run of four straight home defeats in all competitions

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Keep the faith! Positives for Arsenal despite devastating defeat

The Gunners were left crestfallen after conceding twice in the dying minutes at the Emirates but they showed the kind of spirit they've lacked of late

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Arsenal can finish in the top four - Leno

With Mikel Arteta now installed as head coach, the club's No.1 keeper wants his side to grasp their opportunities in the second half of the season

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‘We need our identity back’ - Chambers excited by Arteta revolution

The new Gunners boss watched the 0-0 draw against Everton from the stands, and one of his new charges has high hopes for the future

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Arteta asked for attitude: Arsenal's young guns responded

Saturday's clash at Goodison Park ended in a dour 0-0 draw but the visitors' new manager will have been enthused by his players' workrate

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Assessing Arteta's Arsenal in-tray

The ex-midfielder faces an unenviable task in his first few days in the Arsenal hot-seat with results not up to standard and issues off the field

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Arsenal appoint Arteta as new head coach

The former Gunners captain has joined from Manchester City, where he was serving as Pep Guardiola's assistant, and signed a contract until 2023

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Arsenal close to completing Arteta deal

The Gunners are hoping to tie up an agreement with Manchester City imminently, but will not be under new management at Goodison Park

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Arteta set to be named new Arsenal head coach

The former Gunners captain is expected to rejoin his old club after Manchester City's game with Oxford United in the Carabao Cup

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Pep's secret weapon: 'Incredible' Arteta perfect for Arsenal

The former Gunners midfielder is in talks about returning to the club he represented as a player to replace the sacked Unai Emery

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Arsenal are sleepwalking into a relegation fight

The Gunners are seven points off the bottom three in the Premier League after Sunday's defeat to Manchester City

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A broken club! Abysmal Arsenal ruthlessly exposed by City

The Gunners are actually getting worse following the sacking of Unai Emery, as Sunday's demoralising loss to the Premier League champions underlined

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The new boss? Arteta set to cast shadow over Ljungberg

Pep Guardiola's assistant returns to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as leading candidate to replace the sacked Unai Emery

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Sensational Saka to the rescue as Arsenal survive scare

The Gunners teenager scored one and set up the other as Freddie Ljungberg's side fought back to ensure they would be seeded in the last-32 draw

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Messi made me a better player - Vermaelen

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the ex-Arsenal centre-half discusses his time at Barcelona, his respect for Arsene Wenger and his move to Japan

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Tierney set for three months out as injury blitz hits Arsenal

The Gunners have confirmed the Scotland international full-back dislocated his shoulder in Monday's victory over West Ham

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Arsenal plan Ancelotti talks after Napoli sacking

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach is now available after he was dismissed by the Serie A club on Tuesday night

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After nine miserable games, Arsenal are smiling again

The Gunners ended their worst slump for 42 years when they came from behind to beat West Ham on Monday thanks to some big calls from Freddie Ljungberg

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Kroenke, Wenger & wasted millions - Why Arsenal are in disarray

The Gunners are on their worst run for 42 years and Goal has looked at some of the key reasons behind the slump

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Kovac eyes Arsenal job as Gunners step up manager search

The former Bayern Munich boss is expected to watch the Gunners take on West Ham on Monday night

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New coach, same old story! Abject Arsenal sinking fast

The Gunners have now gone nine games without a win after losing 2-1 to Brighton at Emirates Stadium

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Lacazette out? Why Ljungberg must release Martinelli

The Brazilian teenager has already scored seven goals this season but has yet to start a game in the Premier League for the Gunners

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Six big Arsenal problems Ljungberg must solve

The Swede's interim reign started slowly with a draw away at Norwich, proving there will be no quick fix to the issues plaguing the Gunners' season

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Aubameyang backs 'special' Ljungberg to lift Arsenal

The Gunners drew their first match with the interim manager in charge, but the club's captain is expecting improvement under the Swede

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Ljungberg's Arsenal are still a mess

There's going to be no quick fix for the Gunners as their winless streak extends to eight matches in all competitions

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What Arsenal can expect from Ljungberg

Once an Arsenal Invincible, the ex-midfielder has been appointed as interim head coach while the club searches for a replacement for Unai Emery

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Flights, meetings & secret talks - How Emery's Arsenal fate was sealed

The decision to sack the former Gunners boss was made before Thursday night's defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League

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Emery failed on so many levels at Arsenal

The former PSG coach failed to meet expectations at the Emirates and his disappointing 18-month spell in charge came to an end on Friday

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Emery hits rock bottom! Abject Arsenal sink to new low

The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by the German side in the Europa League on Thursday night as struggles continued under the Spanish manager

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Emery looks like he knows his time at Arsenal is up

The Gunners boss is under huge pressure and defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League could spell the end of his Arsenal tenure

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Inside Arsenal's impressive new loan system

Gunners defender Jordi Osei-Tutu, who is on loan at VfL Bochum, explains the process behind a temporary move and the key figures involved

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Arsenal staff expecting Emery to be sacked

The former Paris Saint-Germain boss has overseen just two wins in the Gunners' last 11 Premier League matches, but will remain in charge this week

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Arsenal defender Osei-Tutu opens up on racist abuse

The Gunners right-back is spending the season on loan with VfL Bochum and has discussed how he was abused in just his second game for the club

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Arsenal fans relaunch campaign against Kroenke ownership

The 'We care do you' campaign hit the headlines in the summer when its petition attracted more than 100,000 signatures

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Emery out! Sanllehi & Edu must lead Arsenal down a new path

The pressure has increased on the Gunners' head coach following a 2-2 draw with Southampton on Saturday

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Pitiful Arsenal rescued by Lacazette - but Emery needs to go

The Gunners have now gone five league games without a win after drawing 2-2 with Southampton and the manager has clearly lost the dressing room

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Torreira exit fears a mess of Emery's own making

The Uruguay international has hinted he may look to leave the Gunners after growing unsettled in north London

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Eduardo's was a limb-threatening injury - Lewin

Gary and Colin Lewin spent two decades working at Arsenal - now the cousins are back together again after opening the Lewin Sports Injury Clinic

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Wenger's failed transfer gamble: Why Bischoff has no Arsenal regrets

The midfielder spent the 2008-09 campaign with the Gunners but left having made just one Premier League appearance in north London

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'Arsenal without Wenger is not Arsenal'

The north London outfit are not the big lure they once were under the veteran French coach, according to former player Amaury Bischoff

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The story of Paulinho, Arsenal's mystery Brazilian

The midfielder signed for the Gunners in 2001 but left north London three years later having never played a game for the club

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'The right man for the job' - Arsenal offer Emery vote of confidence

The Gunners have won just two of their last 10 Premier League matches, but the Spaniard is set to remain in the dugout for the time being

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Sanllehi & Edu must share the blame if Emery avoids sack

Sources at the Emirates Stadium maintain that there is belief that the Spaniard can turn things round following the Gunners' poor start to the season

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World class! Captain Auba the right choice to lead Arsenal

The Gunners striker will lead his side out as club captain for the first time on Saturday against Leicester City

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Emery: Xhaka might not play for Arsenal again

The Gunners midfielder has not played since being stripped of the captaincy following his spat with the club's fans

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Out of his depth! Arsenal boss Emery on borrowed time

The Gunners edged closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of the Europa League with a 1-1 draw at Vitoria but the performance was again dire

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Arsenal would be selling their soul with Mourinho

The highly divisive former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has been mentioned as one of the candidates to take over from the beleaguered Unai Emery

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Arsenal must seriously consider sacking Emery now

The pressure is increasing on the under-fire Gunners boss following Saturday's draw against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal deny Mourinho dinner claims as pressure on Emery builds

The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager has been linked with replacing the under-fire Gunners boss after a run of poor results

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Emery's pitiful Arsenal capitulate once again

The Gunners were held 1-1 by Wolves at the Emirates following another awful display despite the best efforts of their stand-in captain up front

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No more excuses! Emery must start Ozil to unlock Arsenal's front three

The playmaker returned against Liverpool and showed at Anfield that he is still the Gunners' best creative force

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'Arsenal players support Xhaka all the way'

The Gunners goalkeeper says the club's skipper still has the support of his team-mates following his spat with the fans at the weekend

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Ugly Xhaka impasse exposing Emery as weak at Arsenal

The Spanish coach has allowed a scenario to develop where he no longer commands the dressing room and it has resulted in disharmony

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Xhaka & Emery in crunch talks over Arsenal captain's future

The club have responded to the backlash by calling the midfielder in for discussions with the coach and technical director

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'It was a goal' - Sokratis left fuming by VAR

The Gunners defender thought he had scored a crucial winner against Crystal Palace - only for the goal to be ruled out after review

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An absolute mess! Xhaka's ugly spat sums up Emery's Arsenal

The Gunners saw a two-goal lead slip as Crystal Palace fought back to earn a 2-2 draw at the Emirates

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Ready for lift off! Pepe to prove Arsenal right over Zaha

The Gunners' record signing will go head to head with a player the club might have signed instead when Crystal Palace visit the Emirates on Sunday

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Brilliant Pepe gets Emery out of jail after abysmal Arsenal display

The Gunners' record signing curled in two late free-kicks to salvage victory from the jaws of defeat against Vitoria as pressure builds on the coach

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Arsenal’s new Golden Boy: Martinelli is this season’s Guendouzi

The Brazilian teenager has scored four goals in five appearances for the Gunners this season following his summer move from Ituano FC

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'It was pandemonium' - The Arsenal vs Sheff Utd game wiped from history

The Gunners take on the Blades on Monday night - with memories still fresh of a remarkable FA Cup tie between the two teams 20 years ago

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Emery responds to Ozil's scapegoat claim

The German midfielder has been training well according to the Gunners' head coach and could soon be back in action

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Ozil, Bellerin & Holding feature in behind-closed-doors Arsenal friendly

Unai Emery's side took on Championship side Reading at the Gunners' London Colney training ground

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Meet the Arsenal 'invincible' who had 'movie star' status

The former Gunners goalkeeper has very much taken the road less travelled, culminating in securing a university degree last month

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'Ozil needs to contribute 24/7' - Arsenal chief Sanllehi backs Emery

The Gunners' head of football told supporters at a fans' forum that he hopes to see the German playing again but that he must earn his place back

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Chambers hails 'brilliant' Luiz's Arsenal impact

The Brazil international defender was the match winner on Sunday as the Gunners beat Bournemouth 1-0 to move third in the Premier League

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Returning stars & exciting youngsters - Why Arsenal should be top-four favourites

The Gunners have a great chance to earn themselves a Champions League for the first time since 2017

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Arsenal's Pepe problem: Record signing's confidence is shot

The Ivorian winger should start against Standard Liege on Thursday given he is presently struggling to adapt to Premier League football

Charles Watts

'Pepe is amazing' - Emery backs £72m star as pressure grows

The Gunners boss insists the club's record signing will come good despite his poor performance against Manchester United

Charles Watts

Misused & misunderstood - Xhaka being hung out to dry

The Gunners midfielder has just been named captain - but has endured a difficult start to the season which has seen him jeered by his own supporters

Charles Watts

'Without the funds, most will die' - Kanu's mission to save Nigerian lives

The former Gunners striker is preparing for a busy year for the Kanu Heart Foundation, which is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary

Charles Watts

Arsenal stars in blind ballot over captain's armband

Unai Emery requested that his players write down and submit the names of their preferred choices for his five-man leadership group

Charles Watts

Holding's delight at 'dream' Arsenal return

The Gunners defender marked his return after 10 months out injured with a goal in a 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest

Charles Watts

'He was brilliant' - Arsenal new-boy Tierney wows Holding

The centre-back was impressed with the former Celtic star's first performance in the Gunners' 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal working to ease burden on Auba - Chambers

The Gunners striker has scored his side's last four Premier League goals and has scored the winner in each of their three victories this season

Charles Watts

Arsenal ace Aubameyang rescues Emery side with no identity

The Gunners fought back from 2-1 down to beat Aston Villa with two late goals, but it was a far from impressive performance

Charles Watts

Arsenal teen sensation Saka reveals Ronaldo's his idol

The 18-year-old starred in the 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and explained how he's been taking pointers from the Juventus star's game

Charles Watts

Mustafi won't go to 'war' with Arsenal over future

The Gunners defender made his first appearance of the summer in the 3-0 Europa League win in Frankfurt

Charles Watts

'Crazy' - Leno demands inquest after Arsenal collapse at Watford

The Gunners surrendered a 2-0 lead at Vicarage Road and the German goalkeeper says lessons must be learnt

Charles Watts

Sokratis reveals changing room apology after Arsenal collapse

The Gunners defender says he was solely to blame for his team's failure to beat Watford at Vicarage Road

Charles Watts

Auba deserves better! David Luiz calamitous as Arsenal capitulate

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice at Vicarage Road, but the Gunners threw away a two-goal lead in the second half

Charles Watts

Laca out, Nelson in! Arsenal young gun's time to shine

The Gunners teenager could get his third start of the season against Watford after injury ruled out the France international for a month

Charles Watts

Emery backs Mustafi after Arsenal misfit rejects move

The German defender was told he could leave the Emirates this summer, but decided to stay with the Gunners

Charles Watts

Kanu backs 'warrior' Henry for Arsenal job

Henry lasted just three months in charge of Monaco, but his former Gunners team-mates believes he can still succeed at the top

Charles Watts

Premier League rivals 'scared' of Arsenal star Pepe

The Gunners' record signing averages 3.8 dribbles per game in England's top flight this season - higher than any other player

Charles Watts

Arsenal legend Wenger set for FIFA role

The former Gunners boss will take up a technical role with football's international governing body but could well land a managerial job in the future

Charles Watts

Leno: Arsenal showed we can play better than Spurs

The Gunners drew 2-2 with north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday in the Premier League.

Charles Watts

Arsenal need balance so 'unbelievable' attack can flourish - Leno

The Gunners keeper says Unai Emery's side must take advantage of having Nicolas Pepe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette up front.

Charles Watts

Mkhitaryan arrives to complete Roma loan move

The former Manchester United winger is closing in on a transfer to Italy while Shkodran Mustafi may also leave north London on Monday.

Charles Watts

Guendouzi upstages front three & gets Xhaka off the hook

The French midfielder delivered a performance belying his relative inexperience to drag the Gunners back into the game against arch-rivals Spurs.

Charles Watts

All out attack! Auba, Laca & Pepe can pile pain on Spurs

Unai Emery has yet to start his star attacking trio together and the pressure is building on him to unleash them against Tottenham.

Charles Watts

Arsenal outcast Elneny on verge of Besiktas loan

The Egypt international midfielder is closing in on a season-long move to Turkey having fallen down the pecking order

Charles Watts

David Luiz excited by 'special' North London Derby

The Brazil international defender has met Spurs 13 times before in his career, but Sunday will be the first time as an Arsenal player

Charles Watts

Luiz: Fixing defence is about mentality

The Gunners were beaten for the first time this season on Saturday when they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Liverpool.

Charles Watts

New faces, old same Arsenal! Gunners exposed at Anfield again

Unai Emery's side were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool as they fell to their first defeat of the new Premier League season

Charles Watts

Unleash Pepe or stop Salah? Emery's big tactical decisions

The Gunners take on the Reds at Anfield on Saturday in the Premier League and Unai Emery has plenty to ponder

Charles Watts

'Amazing' Liverpool the benchmark - Emery

The Gunners travel to Anfield on Saturday looking to make a statement, having been beaten 5-1 on Merseyside last season.

Charles Watts

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