Ethan Nwaneri could miss up to ten games through injury on January 7, 2025
Ethan Nwaneri injury: Could Kai Havertz replace "devastated" Arsenal attacker on right wing?
Arsenal attacker Ethan Nwaneri will be "absolutely devastated" by his injury but should use the experience as a "learning curve", according to expert Charles Watts.
Jan 7, 16:00
 Arsenal host Newcastle Utd in the Carabao Cup quarter-final first leg on January 7, 2025
Arsenal vs. Newcastle preview: "Rivalry" renewed in EFL Cup semi-final as Mikel Arteta sent two-goal verdict
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners' EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Newcastle United has all the ingredients for a red card.
Jan 7, 13:03
 Arsenal are facing a "mad period of games"on January 3, 2025
Brighton vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta to drop in-form Gunners attacker for Premier League clash?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that he would not be surprised to see Gabriel Jesus come out of the starting XI for the clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 3, 13:27
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Arsenal given green light to sign striker in January as Mikel Arteta receives loan approval
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour tells Sports Mole that the Gunners should consider signing a new striker on loan in January amid
Jan 2, 16:44
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Arsenal January transfer targets assessed: Arda Guler move, Randal Kolo Muani interest, Fabio Vieira recall?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts speaks to Sports Mole about the Gunners' January transfer window plans, including reported interest in Arda Guler and Randal Kolo Muani.
Jan 1, 13:37
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Brentford vs. Arsenal preview: Goals galore in Premier League derby as Mikel Arteta keeps faith in Brazilian
Arsenal's Premier League London derby with Brentford on New Year's Day has "goals written all over it", Gunners expert Charles Watts believes.
Dec 31, 18:00
 Charles Watts believes Mikel Arteta needs to win a trophy this season on November 27, 2024
Arsenal halfway season review: Mikel Arteta sent Champions League message as Premier League verdict delivered
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners have a better chance of winning the Champions League than the Premier League this season.
Dec 31, 14:19
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Arsenal vs. Ipswich: Why Mikel Arteta should avoid Everton, Tottenham repeat in Premier League battle
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole why the Gunners should not struggle to break down Ipswich Town in the manner that they did against Everton.
Dec 27, 10:32
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Arsenal title chances: Mikel Arteta's Premier League "regret" and defensive concerns analysed
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not be 'waving the white flag' in the Premier League title race but will look at the table with "a fair bit of regret", Charles Watts says.
Dec 26, 11:21
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Ethan Nwaneri: How Arsenal teen could copy injured Bukayo Saka as Mikel Arteta sent "no better" message
Arsenal expert Charles Watts warns Gunners fans not to expect Ethan Nwaneri to suddenly become a Premier League starter in the wake of Bukayo Saka's injury.
Dec 25, 17:00
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Gabriel Jesus: How Arsenal striker's 'resurrection' could affect Kai Havertz and transfer plans
Gabriel Jesus should be Arsenal's first-choice centre-forward over the festive period after his five goals against Crystal Palace, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 24, 19:00
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Bukayo Saka injury: Mikel Arteta blame verdict delivered as Arsenal replacements analysed
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta cannot take the full blame for Bukayo Saka's serious hamstring injury, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 24, 16:26
 Charles Watts believes Arsenal need an 'x-factor' forward on December 12, 2024
Gabriel Jesus: Has Mikel Arteta found Arsenal's "spark" for Premier League title race?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners could still do with an attacking reinforcement in January despite Gabriel Jesus's recent hat-trick.
Dec 19, 14:40
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Mikel Arteta's "safety-first approach" dismissed by Arsenal legend as injury problems assessed
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour tells Sports Mole that he does not agree with the notion that the Gunners are a "safety-first" team under Mikel Arteta
Dec 18, 16:36
 Raheem Sterling has struggled for minutes at Arsenal this season on December 18, 2024
Raheem Sterling: Mikel Arteta has 'no trust' in Arsenal "panic buy" as Chelsea transfer decision made
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has no trust in "panic buy" Raheem Sterling after refusing to bring him on against Everton, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 18, 14:00
 Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday on December 17, 2024
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta must prioritise EFL Cup glory as Premier League title charge falters
Arsenal's EFL Cup quarter-final with Crystal Palace should be "right at the top" of Mikel Arteta's priority list, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 18, 10:29
 Charles Watts has his say on Martin Odegaard's recent form for Arsenal on December 16, 2024
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager's Martin Odegaard call shows shift from "chaos" to "control"
Mikel Arteta has shifted from "chaos" to "control" as the Arsenal manager's conservative approach is increasingly criticised, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 16, 21:36
 Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw with Everton at the weekend on December 16, 2024
Arsenal 0-0 Everton: Mikel Arteta's "worrying signs" analysed as Gunners begin "soul-searching"
Arsenal showed "worrying signs" in their 0-0 draw with Everton at the weekend as their title hopes suffered another setback, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 16, 14:37
 Arsenal host Everton in a must-win game in the Premier League title race on December 12, 2024
Arsenal vs. Everton: Mikel Arteta's Premier League title charge could crash and burn against former club
Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League title will be over if they suffer defeat to Everton on Saturday, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 13, 16:00
 Charles Watts believes Arsenal need an 'x-factor' forward on December 12, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta urged to follow Chelsea blueprint with "X-factor" signing
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners need to seek out an "X-factor" forward and follow Chelsea's transfer blueprint.
Dec 12, 14:53
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Arsenal transfer exclusive: Kieran Tierney January decision made after Mikel Arteta lifeline
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney will leave on loan in the January transfer window if he manages to avoid another injury, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 11, 09:56
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Gabriel Jesus future: Misfiring Arsenal striker "a real problem" for Mikel Arteta after Fulham horror moment
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is becoming "a real problem" for the Gunners amid his 11-month Premier League goal drought, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 10, 21:00
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Arsenal vs. Monaco: Mikel Arteta must avoid 'disruptive' defensive mistake in Champions League clash
Arsenal expert Charles Watts warns Mikel Arteta to avoid one specific mistake he made against Fulham when Monaco visit the Emirates. in Wednesday's Champions League tie.
Dec 10, 19:00
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Fulham 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners' Premier League title chances assessed after Mikel Arteta "dagger"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners are still in the Premier League title race despite the "dagger" of Sunday's draw with Fulham.
Dec 10, 16:47
 Arsenal's upturn in form has coincided with Martin Odegaard's return on December 3, 2024
Arsenal sent 'another Martin Odegaard' transfer message as Gabriel Jesus claim made
Arsenal should prioritise finding another Martin Odegaard than signing a new big-money striker in 2025, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 15:56
 Arsenal face a reunion with Emile Smith-Rowe at Fulham this weekend on December 5, 2024
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta urged to disappoint Emile Smith Rowe and rectify "worst performance"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners must make amends for their "worst performance" of last season against Fulham on Sunday.
Dec 7, 10:52
 Bukayo Saka now 'knows how good he is' says Charles Watts on December 4, 2024
Bukayo Saka showing Thierry Henry-like "arrogance" as Arsenal star chases Premier League assist record
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is displaying a good kind of "arrogance" similar to all-time Gunners top scorer Thierry Henry, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 5, 11:15
 Arsenal trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by nine points on December 3, 2024
Arsenal title chances: Why Mikel Arteta's "hunters" could usurp "hunted" Liverpool in Premier League race
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners may prefer to be the "hunters" rather than the "hunted" in the Premier League title race.
Dec 4, 14:36
 Charles Watts previews Arsenal vs Manchester United on December 3, 2024
Arsenal vs. Man United: Ruben Amorim can exploit one Gunners weakness in Premier League clash
Riccardo Calafiori could be Arsenal's biggest weakness in their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 3, 20:58
 Arsenal came out 5-2 winners in a 'bonkers' game at West Ham on December 3, 2024
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal: How Gunners triggered Newcastle flashbacks as Anthony Taylor decision slammed
Arsenal expert Charles Watts admits that he had flashbacks to the Gunners' 4-4 draw with Newcastle United during their 5-2 victory over West Ham United at the weekend.
Dec 3, 14:25
 Charles Watts assesses Arsenal's Premier League title rivals on November 28, 2024
Arsenal title hopes: Are Manchester City or Liverpool the Gunners' biggest threat?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts assesses whether faltering Manchester City or leaders Liverpool are still the Gunners' biggest threat to winning the Premier League title.
Nov 29, 17:02
 Arsenal travel to West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday on November 28, 2024
West Ham vs. Arsenal: Gunners urged to use "muscle memory" as Mikel Arteta sweats over Gabriel
Arsenal "absolutely have to win" against West Ham United on Saturday to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Nov 29, 11:15
 Charles Watts believes Mikel Arteta needs to win a trophy this season on November 27, 2024
Mikel Arteta future: Arsenal manager's "shambles" highlighted as Arne Slot comparison made
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win a major piece of silverware to put the "cherry on top" of his reign in North London, according to expert Charles Watts.
Nov 28, 15:20
 Jurrien Timber has impressed at right-back since filling in for the injured Ben White on November 27, 2024
Jurrien Timber: Has Arsenal star usurped Ben White as Mikel Arteta's first-choice right-back?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Ben White could struggle to win his place back in the Gunners XI from Jurrien Timber.
Nov 28, 11:33
 Arsenal put in one of their best performances of the season against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on November 27, 2024
Sporting CP 1-5 Arsenal: Are Mikel Arteta's side back to their best after "statement" Champions League rout?
After a "statement" win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, Sports Mole and Arsenal expert Charles Watts discuss whether the Gunners are back to their best.
Nov 27, 15:51
 Charles Watts on the situation surrounding Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri l on November 19, 2024
Ethan Nwaneri: Mikel Arteta urged to avoid Jack Wilshere, Barcelona mistakes with Arsenal talent
Arsenal expert Charles Watts analyses Mikel Arteta's use of 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri and stresses that the Gunners do not want another Jack Wilshere situation.
Nov 27, 09:00
 Arsenal secured their biggest win of the season against Nottingham Forest on Saturday on November 26, 2024
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Mikel Arteta selection gamble paid off in "best performance of the season"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts labels the Gunners' 3-0 success over Nottingham Forest their "best performance" of the season and hails Mikel Arteta's unexpected changes.
Nov 26, 20:00
 Mikel Merino has been 'unfairly judged' during his time at Arsenal so far says Charles Watts on November 21, 2024
Mikel Merino: Arsenal midfielder has been "unfairly judged" as "excellent" Chelsea cameo highlighted
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that Gunners new boy Mikel Merino has been "unfairly judged" on some of his performances so far in the 2024-25 campaign.
Nov 22, 15:24
 Arsenal are nine points adrift of Liverpool in the Premier League title race on November 21, 2024
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest: Mikel Arteta sent warning over "biggest game of the season"
Arsenal's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon is their "biggest game of the season" so far, according to Gunners expert Charles Watts.
Nov 22, 11:04
 Arsenal are searching for a new Sporting Director following the news Edu is set to leave on November 19, 2024
Arsenal Edu replacement: Mikel Arteta to wait six months for new sporting director amid Roberto Olabe links?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners may not find a direct replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu until the end of the season.
Nov 21, 14:24
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