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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
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring on November 30, 2024
Gabriel Jesus should be dropped for Arsenal's clash with Brentford as Kai Havertz record assessed
Sports Mole looks at why Kai Havertz could be the difference for Arsenal in their Premier League London derby with Brentford on New Year's Day.
Dec 31, 17:03
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka pictured on October 5, 2024
Bukayo Saka breaks silence after hamstring injury as Arsenal winger shares surgery update
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka shares an update on social media after undergoing surgery on the hamstring injury he suffered against Crystal Palace.
Dec 28, 23:44
Arsenal and England's Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling pictured on September 4, 2021
Arsenal injury boost confirmed as Mikel Arteta provides Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling updates
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals that Raheem Sterling should return from injury quicker than expected, but Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery on a hamstring problem.
Dec 27, 23:18
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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
Arsenal's Ayden Heaven pictured on September 19, 2024
Arsenal at risk of Chido Obi Martin repeat as Man United 'among 10 clubs' interested in 18-year-old
Manchester United are reportedly among a number of teams hoping to prise talented teenage defender Ayden Heaven away from Arsenal.
Dec 26, 12:12
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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
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka pictured on October 5, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Bukayo Saka replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Friday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Dec 25, 08:10
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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
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on November 23, 2024
Arsenal games Bukayo Saka could miss as Mikel Arteta provides crushing injury update
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms that Bukayo Saka is set to be out for "many weeks" with the hamstring injury he suffered in Saturday's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Dec 23, 13:26
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka reacts on October 5, 2024
Bukayo Saka injury: How Arsenal could line up without 23-year-old after Mikel Arteta admission
Following Bukayo Saka's injury in Arsenal's clash with Crystal Palace, Sports Mole looks at how the Gunners could line up without the 23-year-old.
Dec 22, 10:42
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Arsenal receive Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira transfer verdict after Martin Odegaard masterclass
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour tells Sports Mole understands why Mikel Arteta let Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe leave in the summer thanks to Ethan Nwaneri's emergence.
Dec 19, 16:53
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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's Declan Rice reacts on September 25, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for EFL Cup quarter-final as Raheem Sterling call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
Dec 16, 16:34
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 14, 2024
Preview:Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 16:26
 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's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Arsenal working on new contracts for English duo as 'proactive' approach revealed
Arsenal are 'proactively' working to tie Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri down to new contracts in North London, according to a report.
Nov 30, 18:09
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze celebrate on May 1, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: 'Talks held' with 'talented' £54m midfielder wanted by Man City
Arsenal reportedly step up their interest in a £54m-rated midfielder who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
Nov 28, 13:43
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap celebrates scoring with Sammie Szmodics on November 10, 2024
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 09:08
 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
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts on November 24, 2024
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week: Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Enzo Fernandez
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week, including Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka and Enzo Fernandez.
Nov 26, 08:32
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 23, 2024
Arsenal include forgotten defender in squad for Sporting Lisbon clash amid injury woes
Arsenal reportedly include forgotten defender Kieran Tierney in their travelling squad for Tuesday night's Champions League clash at Sporting Lisbon.
Nov 25, 18:37
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates with William Saliba after scoring on September 15, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'set to reject' any approaches from Real Madrid for key defender
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to reject all offers for centre-back William Saliba in January and the summer amid interest from Real Madrid.
Nov 25, 17:47
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 23, 2024
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 09:53
Arsenal's Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu pictured on May 19, 2024
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Sporting: White, Tomiyasu, Tierney
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Nov 24, 07:00
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on November 23, 2024
Arsenal 3-0 Forest: Mikel Arteta answers Bukayo Saka injury question and explains Ethan Nwaneri plan
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that he is building Ethan Nwaneri's first-team exposure "brick by brick" after his first Premier League goal against Nottingham Forest.
Nov 23, 20:55
Arsenal's Thomas Partey celebrates scoring on November 23, 2024
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ethan Nwaneri scores first Premier League goal
Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey produce stunning strikes as Arsenal end their Premier League winless run with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Nov 23, 16:58
 Charles Watts on the situation surrounding Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri l on November 19, 2024
Ethan Nwaneri: Has Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' with Arsenal's record-breaking 17-year-old?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' by not playing Ethan Nwaneri more when Martin Odegaard was out injured.
Nov 20, 15:18
Spain's Dani Vivian, Martin Zubimendi and Fermin Lopez on July 9, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'monitoring' Man City, Liverpool-linked midfielder
Arsenal could reportedly rival Manchester City and Liverpool for the signature of an in-demand midfielder with a €60m (£49.9m) release clause.
Nov 14, 14:12
 Martin Odegaard will not join up with Norway after making a recent return from injury on November 12, 2024
Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta, Edu held accountable for Arsenal transfer failings
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that the finger can be pointed at Mikel Arteta and outgoing sporting director Edu for failing to replace an injured Martin Odegaard.
Nov 12, 15:04
Arsenal Ethan Nwaneri during the training session  on November 6, 2024
Arsenal 'in talks' to tie academy gem Arteta considers "big talent" to new long-term deal
Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks to secure the long-term future of their academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri, who is considered a "big talent" by Mikel Arteta.
Nov 9, 14:24
Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 22, 2024
Mikel Arteta delivers triple Arsenal injury update as Declan Rice hint dropped before Chelsea
Mikel Arteta reveals that Declan Rice is yet to return to training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea while giving updates on two other injured Gunners.
Nov 8, 15:07
Arsenal's Mikel Merino and Inter Milan's Yann Sommer clash on November 6, 2024
Inter 1-0 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta slams Mikel Merino penalty decisions after Yann Sommer 'punch'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slams the decisions to deny his side a penalty and award Inter Milan a spot kick in their 1-0 loss to the Nerazzurri in the Champions League.
Nov 6, 23:09
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on October 23, 2024
Arsenal eyeing 'superstar' winter signing amid concerns over 23-year-old's form
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for a 'superstar' winger during the January transfer window amid concerns surrounding the form of Gabriel Martinelli.
Nov 5, 17:59
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard in action on August 31, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Inter Milan: Predicted XI for Champions League clash including Martin Odegaard decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League league phase clash with Inter Milan.
Nov 4, 10:15
Arsenal's Raheem Sterling pictured on September 15, 2024
Arsenal's Raheem Sterling out to join exclusive Premier League goalscoring club against Newcastle
Arsenal's on-loan Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling could join an exclusive club of Premier League goalscorers in Saturday lunchtime's clash with Newcastle United.
Nov 1, 21:23