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‘Atrocious’ Diego Simeone blasted for touchline antics during Arsenal matchup
While Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid was not the most interesting of affairs on the pitch, Diego Simeone’s antics were.
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Arsenal versus Atletico Madrid tells us that Arsenal’s season lives or dies by Viktor Gyokeres
Football is a game of margins, but the hopes of Arsenal’s season could rest on the shoulders of their summer signing Viktor Gyokeres.
First Team
Martin Odegaard reveals which Atletico Madrid player he admires most
At a Glance: Arsenal’s match against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final is sure to bring drama, but some niceties between the teams have been exchanged, too. The two clubs could engage in transfer negotiations over the summer, with Arsenal reportedly having an interest in adding Atletico forward Julian Alvarez […]
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Arsenal News Today: Eli Junior Kroupi update, Sesko truth revealed, Champions League predictions made
At a Glance: Later today, Arsenal will face off against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. A topic of discussion heading into the game is both sides’ reliance on defensive rigidity and lack of traditional flair—more aimed towards Arsenal than Atletico—and that the quality of attacking […]
Articles
19-year-old Bournemouth star could change Arsenal’s fortunes if signed next season
It seems like Arsenal have identified a Premier League-proven talent that could alleviate their attacking worries heading into next season.
First Team
Mikel Arteta delivers huge Kai Havertz update ahead of Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
Mikel Arteta delivered news on the availability of Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber.
Articles
Julian Alvarez move could spell an emotional goodbye to Arsenal’s rising stars
If Arsenal want to sustain their project for the rest of the decade, it will mean signing elite players—but this might come at a cost.
First Team
Eberechi Eze is fit but two Arsenal stars could miss Atletico Madrid clash
Ahead of the crucial first leg against Atlético Madrid in Spain, Arsenal fans had every reason to be concerned, with several key players under injury doubts. Both Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz were taken off as precautionary measures in the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Newcastle, and Gabriel Martinelli looked to have a hamstring problem at […]
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Mikel Arteta must replicate specific Arsenal tactic to beat Atletico Madrid again in Champions League
Arsenal’s 4–0 victory over Atletico Madrid earlier in the season might have offered Arteta a tactical blueprint for how to approach the game.
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The truth behind Arsenal’s interest in shock Victor Osimhen move
At a Glance: Arsenal’s issues up front have plagued the club for the past few seasons, with the problem specifically involving having a number nine that can smash in goals for the North London club. 12 goals in 32 Premier League games for the Gunners might seem like a good level of output for last […]
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Marseille manager reveals reason why Ethan Nwaneri is not playing for the club
Second-season struggles are also known as a ‘sophomore slump’—and this seems to be what Ethan Nwaneri is going through at Marseille.
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Arsenal to make ‘strong push’ for Premier League midfielder valued at £86 million
Arsenal are looking for a player to bolster their midfield, and it seems that not just one, but two Newcastle midfielders are of interest.