Arsenal news LIVE: Latest updates from the Emirates (2024)

13th Sept 2024, 13:46By Anthony Chapman

On Spurs' defeat to City last season

"I always have the faith. I know Ange a little bit and his team tried to play to win the game.

"They had some big, huge chances that on another it would have been different."

13th Sept 2024, 13:45By Anthony Chapman

On title race

"Day by day guys. If we look where we’re going to be in May and the amount of games that we have to play we cannot be like this.

"We’re going to run out of oxygen. I want to prepare the next day.

"We’re going to go to Spurs and have an unbelievable game."

13th Sept 2024, 13:40By Anthony Chapman

Arteta on squad depth

"Yes. It can be bigger but we have certain limitations that we know about. We had to do certain things certain transactions.

"We have signed a few players and it’s been a bit different to other years.

"What happens in recent years is really unlucky but we have to face it."

13th Sept 2024, 13:39By Anthony Chapman

Arteta on Wenger comparisons

"Hopefully yes. My aim is to be my best version of myself.

"The best coach ever for Arsenal. That’s the only objective."

13th Sept 2024, 13:36By Anthony Chapman

On Raheem Sterling

"I knew straight away after 10 seconds that we had to bring him because he really wanted it.

"After 10 seconds I knew already before the next questions that we had to bring him here."

13th Sept 2024, 13:32By Anthony Chapman

On Jesus and Calafiori

"Gabi was out there. He’s got another session tomorrow and if everything goes well he’ll be with us.

"He’s (Calafiori) another one where we’ll have to wait another day."

13th Sept 2024, 13:28By Anthony Chapman

On Merino injury

"Better, it’s a slow process and it takes a while to heal.

"We’re using this time to make sure he understands and is back to help the team straight away."

13th Sept 2024, 13:26By Anthony Chapman

Arteta on Odegaard injury

"We need some more tests. Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. This afternoon probably.

"Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. Martin wants to be here every day but we have to wait and see.

"I leave that to the doctor. He’s willing and he wants to be present in every game. We need to make sure we know first how good he is or not.

"Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens."

13th Sept 2024, 13:25By Anthony Chapman

Mikel speaks

Mikel Arteta is hear and has been talking about his new deal.

Arteta said: "I’m really happy and excited. It shows the alignment between the club and the coaching staff.

"We enjoy working together and we have higher ambitions that we want to fulfil."

13th Sept 2024, 13:15By Anthony Chapman

Hope for Fabio

Fabio Vieira could yet have a future at Arsenal.

The midfielder left to rejoin Porto on loan this summer.

But Fabrizio Romano claims he remains in Arsenal's future plans.

They hope he will blossom with more minutes and can challenge for a first-team place next season.

13th Sept 2024, 12:51By Anthony Chapman

Arteta press conference coming up

Mikel Arteta is set to speak to the media ahead of Arsenal's derby with Tottenham this afternoon.

He is sure to open up about Martin Odegaard's ankle injury.

And fans will be eager to hear if Arteta has figured out a new-look line-up to clinch victory away from home.

SunSport will bring you the latest lines from the Spanish boss shortly.

13th Sept 2024, 12:32By Anthony Chapman

Arsenal's top earners

Mikel Arteta has certainly splashed the cash in a bid to make Arsenal title contenders.

And almost the entire senior squad is earning at least £100,000-a-week as a result.

Indeed, back-up goalie Neto is the lowest earner on £50k a week.

But David Raya might feel he's being underpaid, with the first-choice stopper only getting £85k a week - making him the club's third-lowest earner.

13th Sept 2024, 11:54By Anthony Chapman

Inter eye Tomiyasu

Takehiro Tomiyasu could be set for an Italian job this winter.

Reports claim the Japan star is being eyed by Serie A champs Inter Milan.

Tomiyasu's versatility means he can play anywhere in the back five.

And with several stars ahead of him at Arsenal, the ace could fancy trying his luck abroad.

13th Sept 2024, 11:16By Anthony Chapman

Vic too much for Gunners

Arsenal turned down the opportunity to sign star striker Victor Osimhen in the summer because they thought he was too expensive.

Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal were not interested in bidding after being told to meet his £109million release clause.

The North Londoners also decided against going for a striker altogether with manager Mikel Arteta placing his faith on Kai Havertz as a false nine.

That is despite Eddie Nketiah moving to Crystal Palace and Gabriel Jesus still dealing with fitness issues.

STRIKE OUT Arsenal 'snubbed chance to sign Osimhen after price cap put on new striker'

13th Sept 2024, 10:30By Anthony Chapman

Art of the matter

Mikel Arteta is confident his new contract can push Arsenal to even greater heights.

The Spaniard has extended his deal to 2027 after consecutive second-place finishes in the league.

He said: "I feel extremely lucky to work every single day with good people and the ambition we have here.

"I feel very inspired, I feel challenged, I feel supported and I want to do much more than what we’ve already done together."

13th Sept 2024, 09:47By Anthony Chapman

Four to go?

Arsenal could part ways with four players next summer, according to reports.

Jorginho and Thomas Partey are both out of contract in 2025, with no sign of a renewal on the horizon.

While Oleksandr Zinchenko and Leandro Trossard's deals expire in 2026.

And Arsenal could decide to cash in should they receive suitable offers for the pair.

13th Sept 2024, 09:04By Anthony Chapman

Ramsdale's strong bond

Aaron Ramsdale admits he's still on speaking terms with Mikel Arteta despite the Arsenal boss selling him to Southampton.

Ramsdale said: “Yeah, I only spoke to him last week

“What he did for me in my time at Arsenal, I can only thank him for and he thanked me for my contribution as well.

“As a football club, getting back into the Champions League and pushing for a trophy and ultimately as manager’s do they often make decisions that upset people. He made that decision, but we still speak."

13th Sept 2024, 08:18By Anthony Chapman

Sane for lunch?

Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on former Man City winger Leroy Sane.

The Germany star is out of contract at Bayern Munich next summer.

And Mikel Arteta is a fan after working with him at the Etihad.

But reports claim Sane is also of interest to old club City, who may need to replace one or both of Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.

13th Sept 2024, 07:15

How Arsenal can cash in at Spurs with Sterling

Raheem Sterling’s deadline-day arrival from Chelsea has given Arsenal exciting option all across their frontline at Spurs on Sunday – and from the ex-England attacker alone.

An in-form Sterling can stretch any side – both in transition and around the corners of the box.

And his darting runs make him a goal threat.

Sterling’s intelligent positioning can also cause tactical problems for opposition.

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Sterling show Sterling can make impact vs Spurs and be key difference for Arsenal's season

13th Sept 2024, 07:00By Ian Tuckey

'Viktor would cost £85m'

Arsenal's main summer strike target Viktor Gyokeres would cost £85million.

Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandaspoints out better players have gone for less.

Swede Gyokeres has been a major hit in Portugal since joining Sporting from Coventry in July 2023.

Varandas said viaRecord: “I’ve seen inferior players being transferred for over 100m (euros) great players for under 100m (£85m).

“Sporting is happy to have Viktor and he is happy here. During the transfer market, there wasn’t a day without news saying that Viktor was leaving.

“The transfer market closed and these questions continue. But hey, we live with it and that’s how it will be.”

Varandas added: “We have a strong team, Viktor knows that he is well supported by two stars like Pote (Pedro Gonçalves) and (Francisco) Trincão. Morten is very humble. Sporting has a highly valued group today.

“I don’t remember having such a valuable squad, in terms of assets. Now, if we are going to surpass our rivals, it will be on the pitch.”

13th Sept 2024, 06:30

Edu says new Mikel deal boosts 'stability'

Arsenal sporting director Edu says boosting manager Mikel Arteta’s deal by three more years shows the club is heading to the top.

Edu said: “We are really happy that Mikel has signed a new long-term contract.

“It’s a very positive and proud moment for everyone at the club and an important part of what we’re all working towards.

“Mikel has shown his qualities since the very first day he joined us, not only as a football manager, but as a person with wonderful values.

“We have a strong belief in what we are doing and what we want to achieve together.

“Mikel’s new contract gives us stability and clear direction as we aim for new heights.”

13th Sept 2024, 06:00By Ian Tuckey

Coming up...

Arsenal's run of three trips in eight days could hardly be harder.

Starting at Spurs on Sunday, they then visit Atalanta and Manchester City.

But the Gunners might expect to have a more comfortable time - in the two home games to close the month.

13th Sept 2024, 05:00By Ian Tuckey

Arteta has Arsenal 'thinking differently'

Ex-Gunner Theo Walcott claims manager Mikel Arteta has "nice arrogance".

But Walcott, who makes his debut as a BBC Match of the Day pundit this weekend, insists there's a less-known "softer" side to Arteta.

The former England attacker told the Mirror: “Like Arsene (Wenger), he’s got that aura even as a young manager.

"He’s got the look, the nice arrogance but there’s a soft side when he comes away from the pitch or media.

"He’s a really good man to speak to and he knows when to be serious and take a step back."

Arteta added: "Players need to be engaged at every opportunity, always be switched on. He’s getting them thinking in a different way and asking questions.

“He does things very differently. But he’s open and honest too, which is unusual but a good thing.”

13th Sept 2024, 04:30By Ian Tuckey

Saliba is top of the tacklers for Gunners

William Saliba has been impressive in the Arsenal defence and is the club’s top tackler this season by quite a margin.

The defender has mace TWELVE more tackles than his partner Gabriel Magalhaes in Arsenal’s first three Premier League fixtures.

13th Sept 2024, 03:00By Ian Tuckey

'Chelsea got it wrong over Raheem'

A finance expert claims Raheem Sterling’s loan exit to Arsenal was poorly handled by Chelsea.

Stefan Borson toldFootball Insider: “Yes, Arsenal has paid £6million, but they also hand the player back with relatively limited resale value next year.

“It’s not a well-managed situation. A player of that cost needed to be handled in a better way. It’s a very expensive mistake.”