Arsenal

Arsenal edge Bilbao opener in San Mames as Martinelli and Trossard spark late win Arsenal opened their campaign with a gritty win in Bilbao. The contest was low on quality, but it carried purpose. Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard emerged from the bench to decide it. From the first touch, they changed the tempo with…

Martinelli’s late thunder seals Bilbao win as Arteta rebrands subs as finishers Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign with a win in Bilbao. Within 36 seconds of coming on, Gabriel Martinelli fired Arsenal ahead. The Brazilian sealed the impact with a burst that left Unai Simon beaten at the near post. Arteta praised Martinelli and…

Arsenal face Unai Simón and the San Mamés test head on Arsenal travel to the cathedral of Basque football for a night under floodlights and drums. San Mamés bristles with noise, pride, and a stubborn will to win. We know the script here. Unai Simón is at the heart of it all. He guards the…

Arsenal chase Europe as Arteta reshapes the squad Arsenal are chasing European glory again under Mikel Arteta. They have spent £250m since last season’s semi final loss. Arteta wants to rewrite Arsenal’s European fortune and win the Champions League. The semi final showed they belong among Europe’s elite. That pain could push them to take…

Arsenal study a weekend of high pressing and smart build up from rivals Newcastle’s new striker has hit the ground running this season. Martínez is in Villa’s good books again after a sharp spell. Madueke enjoyed a dream week with goals and assists across games. Gianluigi Donnarumma may not be Guardiola’s archetype. Yet he remains…

Arsenal smothers Forest as Ødegaard pulls strings in north London When Ange Postecoglou pictured a debut that could kickstart his Forest tenure, he hoped for a quiet welcome. Reality arrived in north London with Arsenal’s relentless press. Arsenal guard the back, invite control, and cut the game to a tight rhythm. They suffocate moves and…

Arsenal ease past Nottingham Forest as Zubimendi nets a brace Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest at the Emirates thanks to a Zubimendi brace. Viktor Gyokeres added a late Forest goal, therefore Forest kept hope alive. Arsenal started to find rhythm as the match settled. Madueke cut inside from the right and delivered a testing cross. Murillo…

Nottingham Forest look to take shape in Carabao Cup clash with Swansea after Arsenal loss Ange Postecoglou insisted his Nottingham Forest would begin to take shape on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup at Swansea. The new manager faced a bruising first game in charge, losing 3-0 at Arsenal. However Forest barely threatened as Martín Zubimendi…

Arsenal’s Simple Stride: Edge Through a Striker and a System Refined Arsenal have added a striker who favors simple, effective moves. This gives Mikel Arteta an alternative to the orderly frontline options. Control remains central and movement follows fixed planes. Moreover, positive metrics back the plan and deepen belief. It is a simple matrix for…

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest at the Emirates: 12.30pm BST kickoff preview The Emirates hosts Nottingham Forest for a 12.30pm BST kickoff. Arteta has refined Arsenal’s pressing shape to flood space with tempo. Forest will test aerial duels and pace in behind the backline. Midfield pivots will steer possession and unlock quick triangles in midfield corridors.…