Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres on August 17, 2025
Is Viktor Gyokeres the problem? Arsenal's creativity under Arteta compared to Premier League title rivals Liverpool, Man City
After Mikel Arteta's Arsenal struggled in their 1-0 Premier League win against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Sports Mole considers Viktor Gyokeres and the numbers.
Aug 19, 12:45
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Man United 0-1 Arsenal: Gunners' atypical performance dissected as Mikel Arteta sent Liverpool warning
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains how the Gunners' performance in their 1-0 victory over Manchester United was atypical to what we usually see from a Mikel Arteta side.
Aug 19, 12:18
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta during his side's match against PSV Eindhoven, on March 12, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta identifies 'perfect' Barcelona star he needs to take club to 'highest level'
Arsenal have made a number of additions this summer, and a new report claims that Mikel Arteta identifies a Barcelona player as a key target.
Aug 17, 23:35
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze on January 26, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: £68m Eberechi Eze problem emerges after 'missed deadline' as Arsenal threat assessed
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly face a new problem in their pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze, as the winger's £68m release clause expires.
Aug 16, 08:56
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Arsenal transfer news: Fabio Vieira price warning sent amid Eberechi Eze Tottenham fear
Arsenal are sent a firm warning about a potential Fabio Vieira transfer as the Gunners face the real threat of Tottenham Hotspur hijacking their move for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.
Aug 14, 14:47
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Premier League predictions 2025-26: Who will win the title this season?
Ahead of the new 2025-26 Premier League season, members of the Sports Mole team give their predictions for who will win the title.
Aug 12, 17:16
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on August 9, 2025
Arsenal 3-0 Athletic Bilbao: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Viktor Gyokeres opens account in Martin Zubimendi masterclass
Viktor Gyokeres opens his Arsenal account in style as the Gunners ease to a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the 2025 Emirates Cup, claiming the friendly trophy for the fourth year in a row.
Aug 9, 17:03
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Ethan Nwaneri contract: Martin Odegaard sent "kick up the backside" warning by Arsenal legend after new deal
An Arsenal legend tells Sports Mole that Ethan Nwaneri could give Martin Odegaard a "kick up the backside" after signing a new Gunners deal.
Aug 8, 16:41
Villarreal players celebrate after scoring on August 6, 2025
Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gunners homecoming scuppered
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium with a disappointing defeat on Wednesday night, losing 3-2 to Villarreal in an action-packed pre-season encounter.
Aug 6, 17:54
Arsenal's Fabio Vieira in action for Porto on June 15, 2025
Arsenal 'approached' by Bundesliga club over Fabio Vieira as Andrea Berta seeks 'respectable' transfer fee
Arsenal are reportedly approached by a Bundesliga club over a permanent deal for Fabio Vieira, whom the Gunners are set to demand a 'respectable' fee for.
Aug 4, 17:46
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 29, 2025
Arsenal transfer news latest as Real Madrid 'discreetly' add star talent to list of targets for future deal
Arsenal are hoping to keep their squad intact ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, but Real Madrid are reportedly keeping an eye on a young star.
Jul 30, 13:17
Arsenal's Fabio Vieira in action for Porto on June 15, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Fabio Vieira a 'name of interest' for Premier League rivals after Tottenham, Mikel Arteta decisions
Arsenal playmaker Fabio Vieira is supposedly a 'name of interest' for one of the Gunners' Premier League rivals amid the expectation that he will leave the Emirates this summer.
Jul 29, 08:52
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton with Eberechi Eze on April 26, 2025
Arsenal transfer latest: Gunners ready to move 'swiftly' for Palace star once Viktor Gyokeres completes transfer
Arsenal are reportedly ready to turn their focus to a Crystal Palace star once they finalise the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Jul 25, 23:42
Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring on August 18, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Martin Zubimendi explains decision to join Gunners - 'I do not know what he saw in me'
New Arsenal signing Martin Zubimendi explains his decision to join the Gunners this summer.
Jul 25, 07:21
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri pictured on February 15, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri agent reacts to 'lies' about playing time demands to Mikel Arteta during contract talks
Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri will remain at the Emirates after signing a contract, though his new deal reportedly had nothing to do with guarantees over playing time.
Jul 22, 22:18
Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 25, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. AC Milan: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly as Mikel Arteta makes Martin Zubimendi decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's friendly with AC Milan.
Jul 21, 14:36
Charles Watts/Ethan Nwaneri composite image
Ethan Nwaneri contract: Mikel Arteta sent "minutes" warning as new Arsenal deal 'agreed'
Ethan Nwaneri can expect to seriously challenge Martin Odegaard for a place in Arsenal's starting lineup ahead of the signing of his new contract, Charles Watts believes.
Jul 16, 14:44
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka pictured on November 6, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Academy graduate moves closer to signing new deal at the Emirates as two parties enter final stages of talks
Arsenal are reportedly in the final stages of talks with Ethan Nwaneri over a new and improved contract at the Emirates.
Jul 15, 23:53
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How Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera as triple transfer edges closer
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera in Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of next season.
Jul 15, 11:39
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on March 9, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal: Striker assessed as Mikel Arteta closes in on star signing, who he hopes can win Premier League
Arsenal are said to be in negotiations for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, and a report claims that a deal for the forward is nearing completion.
Jul 13, 22:11
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka pictured on November 6, 2024
Arsenal 'make progress' in attacker contract talks as 'pathway' discussions revealed
Arsenal reportedly make progress in contract talks with one of their key attacking talents and are growing confident of sealing a deal in the not-too-distant future.
Jul 13, 08:50
Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace during his team's clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, on May 11, 2025
Eberechi Eze to Arsenal: 'Contact' to be made with Steve Parish for forward as terms of deal revealed
Arsenal are said to hold an interest in signing Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze, and talks will reportedly soon ramp up for the forward.
Jul 11, 23:41
Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze in England training on September 6, 2024
Arsenal’s attacking reinforcements: What could Eze, Madueke bring to the Emirates Stadium?
Sports Mole looks at what reported Arsenal targets Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke could bring to the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 9, 18:43
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Mikel Arteta under pressure? What signing Viktor Gyokeres could mean for ambitious Arsenal in Premier League challenge
With Premier League-chasing Arsenal reportedly close to signing Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, Sports Mole considers how he might fit into Mikel Arteta's plans.
Jul 7, 17:00
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on May 1, 2025
Chelsea summer window latest as Enzo Maresca 'interest' in Arsenal star grows amid contract standoff
Chelsea appear likely to strengthen their forward line further this season, and a report claims they could look to opportunistically sign an Arsenal star.
Jul 5, 22:27
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Eberechi Eze Arsenal transfer approved as Mikel Arteta, Andrea Berta weigh up £68m decision
Eberechi Eze would bring the "X-factor" that Arsenal are lacking, but caution must be urged over a move for the Crystal Palace star, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jul 1, 20:44
Spain and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams pictured on June 8, 2025
Nico Williams latest: Barcelona's 'concern and displeasure' hands Arsenal massive transfer hope
Barcelona's proposed move for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams reportedly stalls due to 'excessive demands' made from the player's agents over registration guarantees.
Jul 1, 08:34
Brentford's Christian Norgaard celebrates on March 15, 2025
Christian Norgaard's Arsenal medical 'authorised': Mikel Arteta's squad depth assessed ahead of Premier League title race
Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard is set to become an Arsenal player, and boss Mikel Arteta will hope his squad can win the Premier League title next term.
Jun 27, 23:34
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Sverre Nypan: “Very plausible” Lyon loan move given green light as Man City’s ‘new transfer strategy’ becomes clear
The “very exciting” arrival of Man City-bound Sverre Nypan at the Etihad Stadium signals the “continuation of a new strategy” under director of football Hugo Viana, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 16, 15:13
Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan on May 11, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'close' to agreeing deal with Arsenal-linked midfielder
Man City are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Rosenborg to sign highly-rated midfielder Sverre Nypan, who has previously been linked with both Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Jun 12, 12:22
Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring for RB Leipzig on May 03, 2025
Rodrygo, Benjamin Sesko? What key signings could transform Arsenal from contenders to champions?
Sports Mole takes a look at what key signings could help transform Arsenal from contenders to Premier League champions.
Jun 10, 17:02
Estonia coach Jurgen Henn, September 2024
Preview:Estonia vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Estonia and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 7, 18:54
Charles Watts/Myles Lewis-Skelly composite image
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal contract prediction made as Mikel Arteta faces possible Ethan Nwaneri difficulty
Arsenal could tie Myles Lewis-Skelly down to a new contract before the start of pre-season, but Ethan Nwaneri may be a bit trickier to renew, Charles Watts feels.
Jun 4, 15:35
Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring on March 20, 2025
Preview:Norway vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 14:08
Arsenal's Thomas Partey pictured on September 22, 2024
Thomas Partey in 'slow-moving' Arsenal contract talks as Barcelona line up free transfer swoop
Barcelona reportedly enter talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey on a free transfer as the 31-year-old makes his contract demands clear to the Gunners.
Jun 2, 08:02
Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal season review: Why Premier League title was "impossible" as Player of the Season discussed
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts reviews the Gunners' 2024-25 campaign, what lessons they will take into 2025-26 and also names his Player of the Season.
May 27, 19:25
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'table £62m formal offer' for leading striker target
Arsenal are reportedly moving ahead in their attempts to sign Viktor Gyokeres, putting forward a £62m formal offer for the Sporting Lisbon striker.
May 27, 13:12
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during his side's match against Tottenham Hotspur, on December 22, 2024
Premier League best games: The 10 most memorable matches of the 2024-25 season including Liverpool, Arsenal thrillers
Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, Sports Mole selects its 10 best English top-flight matches of the season.
May 26, 06:00
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at a press conference on February 20, 2024
Arsenal transfer news latest as Mikel Arteta identifies Rodrygo alternative, adds Premier League winger to 'list'
Arsenal are said to be keen on Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but the club reportedly identify a Premier League alternative in case they fail to land the Brazilian.
May 25, 22:35
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney celebrates scoring on May 25, 2025
Mikel Arteta makes stance clear on Arsenal transfers as Gunners boss delivers Kieran Tierney tribute
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pays tribute to Kieran Tierney and discusses his side's summer plans following their 2-1 triumph over Southampton.
May 25, 19:00
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