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Aston Villa reject Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins
According to Sky Sports, Premier League outfit, Aston Villa, has rejected an offer from Arsenal for their star forward, Ollie Watkins. It is believed that Arsenal’s offer for the 29-year-old was about 60 million pounds, which was deemed unacceptable by Unai Emery’s side. The Gunner had been linked with a move to another Aston Villa […] The post Aston Villa reject Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic
Arsenal is set to focus on the grueling Premier League and Champions League games, and head coach, Mikel Arteta, will need everyone, especially the attacking department to score the goals that will aid their title challenge that seems to be going off the rails. The Gunners have been linked with a series of moves for […] The post Arsenal interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal keen on signing Jhon Duran
Arsenal are certainly on the hunt for a center forward this January, and many forwards have been linked with moves to the club. Juventus’ talismanic forward, Dusan Vlahovic, has been reported as a potential acquisition, and with his brilliant goalscoring form, Arsenal fans will be loving the idea of having him in our ranks. However, he […] The post Arsenal keen on signing Jhon Duran appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Wolves 0-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Following the travesty of the unfortunate red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal, fresh from a UEFA Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb, dug really deep to get three valuable points against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Made some vital saves to keep his team’s lead intact. […] The post Wolves 0-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Player Ratings
Arsenal came close to securing qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League knockout rounds after a straightforward victory over Dinamo Zagreb. The starting XI was close to what we predicted, but the score line actually flatters the Croatian side, as Arsenal missed a plethora of chances. Without further ado, here are the player […] The post Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Predicted Lineup for Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb
Arsenal is set to host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League tonight with a chance to finish in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League league phase of the competition. Despite their stuttering form in the Premier League, Arsenal has played six games in the competition, winning four, drawing one and losing one to […] The post Predicted Lineup for Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Dinamo Zagreb preview: Time to build some momentum
The last time Arsenal was involved in the Champions League, Bukayo Saka was on fire as Mikel Arteta’s men ran out as 3-0 winners against Monaco. Saka hasn’t featured in a while after tearing his hamstring in the resounding victory over Crystal Palace, while the other scorer on the night, Kai Havertz, has been very […] The post Dinamo Zagreb preview: Time to build some momentum appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Thoughts on Arsenal’s draw against Aston Villa
Arsenal locked horns with Aston Villa in the Premier League after the derby win over Tottenham with the hope of keeping the pace with the runaway leaders, Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side garnered all three points against Brentford following last gasp strikes from Darwin Nunez and knowledge of this game must have preyed in the minds […] The post Thoughts on Arsenal’s draw against Aston Villa appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Saliba’s injury adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes
William Saliba was a surprise omission in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. His presence was hugely felt, because this unavailability forced Mikel Arteta to play Thomas Partey in an unorthodox right back role. Sadly, Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, couldn’t give a definitive timeline of Saliba’s injury absence, “Not yet, I think tomorrow we […] The post Saliba’s injury adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Thoughts on Arsenal’s links with Benjamin Sesko
With Arsenal struggling to score goals, coupled with the long-term injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners have been linked with a potential transfer for RB Leipzig’s striking sensation, Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal were linked with a move for Sesko last summer, but RB Leipzig rejected the offer and even offered the Slovenian striker […] The post Thoughts on Arsenal’s links with Benjamin Sesko appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: Player Ratings
After a good result against Tottenham, Arsenal locked horns with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and threw away a handsome two goal lead to finish with a stalemate. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was blameless for the goals conceded. (6) Thomas Partey – Another disastrous performance at right back, […] The post Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings
Arsenal responded well from the debacle against Manchester United to secure a good win over their rivals, Tottenham Hotspurs. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was blameless for the goal conceded but showed good composure in goal. (7) Jurrien Timber – Put up a solid performance on the right […] The post Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal confirm long-term Gabriel Jesus injury
Arsenal fans will still be reeling from the unfortunate loss to Manchester United in the Third Round of the FA Cup but things got from bad to worse for Mikel Arteta’s men when Gabriel Jesus suffered an injury after colliding with Bruno Fernandes in the first half. While the Manchester United captain was petulant looking […] The post Arsenal confirm long-term Gabriel Jesus injury appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on pens): The Gunners rue missed chances
Arsenal crashed out of the FA Cup Third Round in rather unceremonious circumstances, failing to convert a boatload of chances against a 10-man Manchester United side. For the fourth year in a row, Arsenal lined up with their all-white ‘No More Red’ kit, highlighting the club’s fight against knife violence. Gabriel Martinelli scored early on […] The post Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on pens): The Gunners rue missed chances appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on penalties): Player Ratings
Following the disastrous result against Newcastle, Arsenal needed to step up against Manchester United but sadly crashed out on penalties. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Made a good save to spare Partey’s blushes late on but his performance in the penalty shootout was questionable. (6) Jurrien Timber – […] The post Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on penalties): Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Jorginho linked with a move to Palmeiras
At the tail end of last season, it was reported that Arsenal were set to offer a new deal to Jorginho. A new deal is well deserved for Jorginho and despite him being an elder statesman in the squad, his experience and charisma rubs off on the younger talent in the squad. He also adds […] The post Jorginho linked with a move to Palmeiras appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Marquinhos moves to Cruzeiro on loan
Marquinhos was the first signing Arsenal made this summer, joining the team as a potential replacement for Nicolas Pepe that moved to OGC Nice early in the summer. There was some drama around his acquisition, with Wolverhampton Wanderers claiming that he had signed a pre-contract agreement with them, prior to joining Arsenal and they even threatened […] The post Marquinhos moves to Cruzeiro on loan appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Player Ratings
Arsenal failed to take their chances against Newcastle and suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat. Following the draw at Brighton, Arsenal’s form is somewhat shaky, and this performance against Newcastle didn’t inspire much confidence. Without further ado, here are the player ratings for the Arsenal vs. Newcastle Carabao Cup semifinal clash. Defense David Raya – Wasn’t […] The post Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Newcastle United Preview: Little Room for Squad Changes
Newcastle United visit the Emirates on the back of six wins on the trot with their key forward, Alexander Isak, firing on all cylinders. Arsenal, on the other hand, has been in decent form, but their last performance in the 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion left a lot to be desired. It is […] The post Newcastle United Preview: Little Room for Squad Changes appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Latest injury updates on Nwaneri, Sterling and Havertz
Arsenal is set to host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semifinals tonight and will without the services of talented youngster, Ethan Nwaneri. The young Englishman opened the scoring for Mikel Arteta’s side in the 1-1 stalemate with Brighton Hove and Albion, and had to be substituted for Gabriel Martinelli at half time. Speaking with […] The post Latest injury updates on Nwaneri, Sterling and Havertz appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Arsenal managed to get a point against Brighton in the Premier League which saw Mikel Arteta’s side drop two points in their grueling Premier League title challenge. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was relatively untested and was blameless for the Brighton penalty conceded. (6) Thomas Partey – Played […] The post Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ethan Nwaneri compounds Arsenal’s injury woes
Arsenal are set to be without Ethan Nwaneri for a considerable chunk of time after the English forward suffered a muscular injury in the 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion. Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, confirmed this in his press conference, “It’s really bad news because I think we’ve lost him, we had to […] The post Ethan Nwaneri compounds Arsenal’s injury woes appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Despite the absence of Bukayo Saka for the clash against Brentford, Arsenal got three valuable points to maintain their charge for the Premier League title, following Liverpool’s decimation of West Ham. Despite an early scare from Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli handed the Gunners the victory over Brentford. […] The post Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal making plans for Bukayo Saka replacement
Bukayo Saka’s injury in the emphatic 5-1 win over Crystal Palace was very unfortunate, and with his backup, Raheem Sterling, also injured, Mikel Arteta’s team is relatively short of attacking options, which was on show in the narrow victory over Ipswich Town last weekend. The Gunners go into tomorrow’s game against Brentford without a key […] The post Arsenal making plans for Bukayo Saka replacement appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ismail Kabia Hopeful for a First Team Callup
In rather unfortunate circumstances, Arsenal lost Raheem Sterling to a training injury and its most importantly, Bukayo Saka, to a torn hamstring in the 5-1 resounding win over Crystal Palace, opening the opportunities for others to step up, including youngster, Ismail Kabia. The Dutch youngster, Kabia, that made his Arsenal debut in the 5-1 demolition […] The post Ismail Kabia Hopeful for a First Team Callup appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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The Pros and Cons of Fabio Vieira’s Potential Loan Recall
With Bukayo Saka suffering a long-term injury and Arsenal struggling to cope with his loss, there has been some rumors of the club reaching out to FC Porto to recall Fabio Vieira.  It’s time to review this potential move and it’s time to review the pros and cons of Fabio Vieira returning to the club […] The post The Pros and Cons of Fabio Vieira’s Potential Loan Recall appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ipswich Preview: Keep Up With the Chasing Pack
Arsenal host Ipswich Town with the opportunity to return to second place in the Premier League and put some pressure on the runaway leaders, Liverpool. This is expected to be a relatively easy game on paper but Mikel Arteta’s men need to turn up and come up with the goods against an Ipswich side that […] The post Ipswich Preview: Keep Up With the Chasing Pack appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Takeaways from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Ipswich Press Conference
With Arsenal looking to build and gain momentum after their emphatic win over Crystal Palace, Mikel Arteta faced questions from the journos ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Ipswich Town. As expected, the Arsenal boss was asked about the availability of his star player, Bukayo Saka. It’s not looking good. He’s going to be […] The post Takeaways from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Ipswich Press Conference appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Raheem Sterling Injury: A Major Blow to Arsenal
Just when Arsenal fans were reeling from the news of Bukayo Saka’s long term injury, the club has been dealt a major blow with the confirmation from Mikel Arteta that Saka’s deputy on the right flank, Raheem Sterling, is also injured. “He felt something in training and had to come off and we need to […] The post Raheem Sterling Injury: A Major Blow to Arsenal appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Bukayo Saka’s Injury: Reviewing Arsenal’s Alternatives
In the 24th minute of Arsenal’s emphatic victory against Crystal Palace, the Gunners’ talismanic winger, Bukayo Saka, pulled up short with a hamstring injury and had to be substituted for Leandro Trossard. That substitution forced head coach, Mikel Arteta, to deploy Gabriel Martinelli on the right flank, while the incoming substitute, Trossard, played from the […] The post Bukayo Saka’s Injury: Reviewing Arsenal’s Alternatives appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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How can Arsenal cope with Saka’s injury?
Arsenal will be lauded for another emphatic victory over Crystal Palace last week, but it was marred with the unfortunate injury to Bukayo Saka. According to The Times, Saka is set to be sidelined for several weeks and his absence will be hugely felt. In 21 appearances for Arsenal this season, Saka has scored nine […] The post How can Arsenal cope with Saka’s injury? appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Crystal Palace suffered yet another defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League after the narrow defeat in the Carabao Cup. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was blameless for Ismaila Sarr’s goal but made monumental saves at pivotal moments in the game. (7) Jurrien Timber – Played well at […] The post Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings
Arsenal booked a place in the semifinals of the EFL Cup with a pulsating 3-2 win against Crystal Palace, which has been them lock horns with Newcastle United in a two-legged affair. Arsenal gaffer, Mikel Arteta, had confirmed the unavailability of Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko in his pre-match press conference, which paved the way […] The post Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Thoughts on Arteta’s pre-Crystal Palace Press Conference
Mikel Arteta took some to time to discuss with the journos ahead of Arsenal’s EFL Cup quarterfinal clash against Crystal Palace tonight. Starting with injuries, the gaffer confirmed the absence of his left backs, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori. These players have been plagued by injuries and would have an impact on the team selection […] The post Thoughts on Arteta’s pre-Crystal Palace Press Conference appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Crystal Palace Preview: A Chance for Cup Glory
Arsenal’s recent form has not been on the right track with two drab draws against Fulham and Everton, but tonight offers a different preposition – a shot at the EFL Cup semifinals with a win over Crystal Palace. The visitors come into the Emirates Stadium in good form, with Ismaila Sarr scoring and assisting in […] The post Crystal Palace Preview: A Chance for Cup Glory appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal plan to sign Dusan Vlahovic
We may be a couple of months away from the January transfer window but Arsenal are making moves early, with plans in place to get some much needed reinforcements to bolster the squad for the grueling Premier League campaign. With the final international break rounding up, Arsenal is set to focus on the grueling Premier […] The post Arsenal plan to sign Dusan Vlahovic appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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