Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on July 31, 2025
Arsenal lineup to face Villarreal confirmed: Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke decisions made amid big-name absence
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres makes his first start for the Gunners in Wednesday's friendly with Villarreal at the Emirates.
Aug 6, 16:54
Max Dowman in action for Arsenal's Under-14s on September 19, 2024
Dowman, Ngumoha set to shine in 2025-26: Premier League's top young talents to watch this season
Sports Mole looks at the top young talents to keep your eye on in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, including Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha.
Aug 5, 22:55
Ray Parlour/Max Dowman composite
Max Dowman Arsenal debut prediction made as Mikel Arteta sent clear instruction on 15-year-old wonderkid
Arsenal's 15-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman will make his debut in the EFL Cup this season if he continues to impress Mikel Arteta in the coming months, a Gunners legend predicts.
Aug 5, 16:16
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
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for pre-season North London derby including Viktor Gyokeres debut decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Thursday's pre-season North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 29, 13:32
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta during his side's match against PSV Eindhoven, on March 12, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 12:51
Arsenal's Max Dowman pictured on February 28, 2025
Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Max Dowman masterclass
Fifteen-year-old Max Dowman excels as Arsenal come from a goal behind to defeat Premier League rivals Newcastle United 3-2 in Sunday's pre-season friendly in Singapore.
Jul 27, 13:14
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on May 23, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly as Cristhian Mosquera decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's pre-season friendly against Newcastle United.
Jul 25, 08:45
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber pictured on November 23, 2024
Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber injury update and discusses Max Dowman Arsenal plan
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides a double injury update and discusses plans for Max Dowman following the Gunners' 1-0 pre-season friendly win over AC Milan.
Jul 23, 17:56
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates on November 30, 2024
Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Bukayo Saka strikes winner and Max Dowman debuts
Bukayo Saka's early second-half goal makes the difference as Arsenal kick off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 1-0 win over AC Milan in Singapore.
Jul 23, 12:30
Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite image
Arsenal vs. AC Milan: Max Dowman verdict delivered as "clues" anticipated for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal's friendly with AC Milan could offer a "couple of clues" for the new season, and Max Dowman should make an appearance, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jul 22, 20:20
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates in November 2023
Arsenal vs. AC Milan: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's pre-season clash between Arsenal and AC Milan.
Jul 21, 15:20
Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke pictured on June 10, 2025
Arsenal confirm 30-man pre-season tour squad as Noni Madueke-less Mikel Arteta calls up two 15-year-olds
Arsenal confirm a 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, as Noni Madueke misses out but two 15-year-olds make the cut.
Jul 19, 17:57
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
Max Dowman in action for Arsenal's Under-14s on September 19, 2024
Arsenal training pictures released as Max Dowman joins forgotten man in pre-season
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman and a forgotten midfielder are among the Gunners pictured in Wednesday's training session, as Mikel Arteta's men begin their pre-season.
Jul 9, 16:29
Chelsea's Noni Madueke pictured on July 4, 2025
Chelsea's Noni Madueke 'expectation' revealed as Arsenal ramp up £50m transfer pursuit
Chelsea's 'expectation' for a summer transfer involving Noni Madueke is reportedly revealed as Arsenal step up their efforts to sign the 23-year-old attacker.
Jul 7, 08:08
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on April 10, 2025
Chelsea summer window update as club's approach to Arsenal for teenager 'rejected' in Noni Madueke talks
Chelsea are said to be in preliminary negotiations with Arsenal regarding the sale of Noni Madueke, and a report claims that the Blues want a Gunners star in return.
Jul 6, 18:32
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
Charles Watts/Konstantinos Karetsas composite
Arsenal sent Konstantinos Karetsas transfer warning as Gunners 'close' to £38m wonderkid deal
Arsenal moving for 17-year-old Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas would make little sense while Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri are at the club, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jun 12, 10:54
Charles Watts/Max Dowman composite
Max Dowman compared to Lionel Messi as Arsenal face nervous contract wait over 15-year-old star
Watching Arsenal's Max Dowman is like watching Lionel Messi following his bright displays at the Under-17 Euros, Gunners expert Charles Watts claims.
May 31, 10:19
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca applauds the fans after the match on August 11, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: £1.25m goalkeeper bid 'rejected' as Premier League rivals stand firm
Chelsea turn down a £1.25m offer from London rivals Arsenal for a 16-year-old goalkeeping protege, according to Fabrizio Romano.
May 13, 07:06
Max Dowman in action for Arsenal's Under-14s on September 19, 2024
Arsenal's 'next Kaka' and Man United's 'next Bukayo Saka' headline England Under-17s Euros squad
Arsenal phenom Max Dowman and Manchester United talent Bendito Mantato headline the England Under-17 squad for this summer's European Championships.
May 12, 08:32
Charles Watts/Ethan Nwaneri composite image
Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal phenom receives World Cup approval despite Thomas Tuchel England snub
England boss Thomas Tuchel was right to snub Ethan Nwaneri, but the Arsenal starlet is a safe bet for the 2026 World Cup, expert Charles Watts claims.
Mar 21, 16:45
Charles Watts/Fabio Vieira composite image
Fabio Vieira future: Arsenal transfer verdict delivered as new position suggested to Mikel Arteta
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains why he would lean towards selling Fabio Vieira in the summer transfer window despite the Portuguese's strong form on loan at Porto.
Mar 20, 10:57
Charles Watts/Max Dowman composite image
Max Dowman: What Arsenal, Mikel Arteta must do to keep "hell of a talent" and avoid Chido Obi Martin repeat
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole what the Gunners must do to keep 15-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman on the books.
Mar 7, 18:28
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024
Mikel Arteta opens door to Arsenal free agent signing as Max Dowman Premier League rules explained
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refuses to rule out the possibility of the Gunners signing a free agent in the wake of Kai Havertz's season-ending hamstring injury.
Feb 14, 11:03
Former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant has been impressed with Myles Lewis-Skelly on January 17, 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly "a great talent": Who will be the next Arsenal starboy from Hale End?
Arsenal rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly is hailed as a "great talent" by a former Gunners academy graduate after shining in the recent North London derby win.
Jan 17, 22:59
Max Dowman in action for Arsenal's Under-14s on September 19, 2024
Arsenal's 14-year-old 'new Kaka' - Why Gooners should be excited about UEFA record-breaker
Arsenal academy coach Gustavo Oliveira tips 14-year-old Gunners wonderkid Max Dowman to play for England and compares him to former Ballon d'Or winner Kaka.
Oct 11, 11:51
Arsenal Under-18s Max Dowman and Theo Julienne pictured on August 28, 2024
Arsenal 14-year-old breaks UEFA goalscoring record in Youth League defeat
Arsenal 14-year-old Max Dowman becomes the youngest player to ever score in a UEFA Youth League match in the Gunners' loss to Atalanta BC.
Sep 19, 15:32
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