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Myles Lewis-Skelly: Arsenal star currently 'England's best left-back' as Gunners sent contract demand
Arsenal's rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly is the best English left-back in the Premier League right now and should be a shoo-in for England, Charles Watts believes.Feb 6, 15:38
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Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Why Mikel Arteta's "underdogs" can benefit from EFL Cup "role reversal"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts gives his take on whether the Gunners are capable of overturning a 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final deficit against Newcastle United.Feb 5, 11:00
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Arsenal January transfer window review: Kroenke blame verdict delivered as Gunners take "massive gamble"
Arsenal's failure to bring in any new signings in January "rubber-stamped" their summer transfer mistakes, but the finger of blame cannot be pointed at one person.Feb 4, 19:24
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Arsenal 5-1 Man City: Gary Neville's Gabriel remark slammed after "proper" Premier League thriller
Arsenal's 5-1 win over Manchester City and the subsequent fallout was the epitome of "proper football", Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Feb 4, 14:37
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Arsenal January transfers: Mikel Arteta sent £20m message amid La Liga, Bundesliga battle
Arsenal should prioritise the sale of Oleksandr Zinchenko over Kieran Tierney in what is left of the January transfer window, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 31, 12:33
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Ayden Heaven to Man United: Is Arsenal teenager following Chido Obi Martin path for money?
Arsenal will not be shedding too many tears over 18-year-old Ayden Heaven's exit for Manchester United, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 30, 14:03
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Girona vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta urged to make two huge selection calls for Champions League clash
Arsenal should hand full debuts to two players in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Girona, Charles Watts tells Sports MoleJan 29, 10:26
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Myles Lewis-Skelly red card overturned: Can Michael Oliver ever referee another Arsenal game?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that Michael Oliver should not referee another Arsenal game this season following his controversial Myles Lewis-Skelly sending-off.Jan 28, 18:38
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Wolves vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sent "banana skin" warning ahead of 'Matheus Cunha watch'
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is intrigued to see how reported Gunners target Matheus Cunha performs in Saturday's Premier League clash against Mikel Arteta's side.Jan 24, 13:05
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Arsenal transfer exclusive: Update on £51m Martin Zubimendi move as Declan Rice hint dropped
Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal is not a done deal just yet, but there is a "good chance" that a transfer will go through, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 23, 14:28
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Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb: Mikel Arteta motivated by Dubai before Champions League showdown?
The prospect of a warm-weather training camp in Dubai should be all the motivation that Arsenal need to defeat Dinamo Zagreb, according to Gunners expert Charles Watts.Jan 22, 08:57
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Arsenal urged to follow Manchester City transfer example after Matheus Cunha developments
Charles Watts fears that Arsenal have "missed the boat" for a January move for Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha, in spite of recent intriguing developments.Jan 21, 20:47
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William Saliba injury: Arsenal's options assessed as Mikel Arteta receives brutal Raheem Sterling message
William Saliba's hamstring injury presents Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta with another difficult "riddle" to solve, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 21, 15:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Funai-emery.jpg "Arsenal host Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend on January 14, 2025")
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: How Ollie Watkins can pass Gunners transfer audition after 'scarring' Mikel Arteta
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins would be 'absolutely perfect' for Arsenal ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 17, 16:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fgabriel-jesus-arsenal.jpg "Gabriel Jesus has sustained a suspected season-ending ACL injury on January 14, 2025")
Arsenal striker targets: Mikel Arteta misses out on "perfect" Gabriel Jesus replacement as Dusan Vlahovic truth revealed
Arsenal would be "waving the white flag" in the Premier League title race if they fail to sign a replacement for Gabriel Jesus, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 16, 15:16
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Kai Havertz: Arsenal fans should "jump behind" striker against Tottenham after wife's "horrendous" abuse
Arsenal expert Charles Watts backs Gooners to "jump behind" the "hugely influential" Kai Havertz in Wednesday's Premier League North London derby after his difficult week.Jan 15, 10:57
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Mikel Arteta future: Arsenal sack verdict delivered as Spaniard risks Arsene Wenger-esque "collapse"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts can understand why the "spotlight is shining" on Mikel Arteta but insists that it is "far too early" to talk about a possible sacking.Jan 14, 20:29
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham: "Worst possible game" for Gooners as Mikel Arteta hopeful of triple North London derby boost
Arsenal's Premier League North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur is "100%" the Gunners' biggest game of the season so far, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 14, 16:03
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Arsenal vs. Man United preview: Gunners too strong for FA Cup holders as Mikel Arteta sent Neto message
Arsenal cannot afford to take the FA Cup lightly amid their pursuits of Premier League and Champions League glory, Charles Watts tells Sports MoleJan 11, 13:22
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Arsenal veteran 'in talks' over January transfer which could lead to Lionel Messi battle
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is apparently weighing up a January departure from the Emirates and has been offered to Brazilian giants Palmeiras.Jan 10, 18:28
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Arsenal transfer exclusive: Thomas Partey contract update as Barcelona 'consider' shock move
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is yet to hold talks with the Gunners over a new contract, but a January exit is off the cards, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 10, 16:46
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Arsenal told to pay extra £10m for January transfer targets as Mikel Arteta sent Marcus Rashford message
Arsenal signing Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford would be too big a "gamble" in the January transfer window, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 9, 15:27
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Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Mikel Arteta's transfer "gamble" exposed in EFL Cup semi-final loss
Everything that could go wrong for Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta this season has gone wrong, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 8, 11:10
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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
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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
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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
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fcharles-watts-arsenal-gabriel-jesus.jpg "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 ArtetaDec 18, 16:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fraheem-sterling-arsenal-charles-watts.jpg "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 MoleDec 18, 14:00
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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
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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 MoleDec 16, 21:36
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