Arsenal's Mikel Merino pictured on January 20, 2026
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta explains Mikel Merino absence from Leeds Premier League clash
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta explains Mikel Merino's absence from the matchday squad for Saturday's Premier League fixture with Leeds United at Elland Road.
Jan 31, 14:55
 Arsenal's William Saliba and Christian Norgaard pictured on September 28, 2025
Arsenal transfer latest: 31-year-old shoots down immediate exit rumours amid Ajax links
Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard responds to rumours linking him with a potential move away before the end of the transfer window.
Jan 27, 23:26
 Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 18, 2025
Team News: Arsenal vs. Kairat injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Kairat.
Jan 27, 20:00
 William Saliba/Declan Rice/Jurrien Timber composite
Arsenal could be missing six players for Kairat clash as Mikel Arteta reveals new double injury blow
Arsenal could be without a total of six players for Wednesday’s Champions League league-phase clash with Kairat as Mikel Arteta confirms a fresh double injury blow.
Jan 27, 18:08
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 11, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Kairat: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Mikel Arteta makes nine changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League league-phase clash with Kairat.
Jan 26, 11:31
 Declan Rice of Arsenal after his side's game against Brentford, on December 3, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Kairat: William Saliba, Jurrien Timber,, Max Dowman
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Kairat.
Jan 26, 08:23
 Arsenal players remonstrate on January 25, 2026
Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Matheus Cunha, Patrick Dorgu worldies shock apathetic Gunners
World-class strikes from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha shock an apathetic Arsenal as Manchester United claim a richly-deserved 3-2 Premier League win at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 25, 18:25
 Mikel Merino/Ian Wright composite
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Mikel Merino chasing 32-year Ian Wright goalscoring feat in EFL Cup semi-final
Arsenal utility man Mikel Merino could match an Ian Wright feat achieved 32 years ago in Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 18:07
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jan 12, 16:19
 Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates on November 23, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Portsmouth: Predicted XI for FA clash with Madueke, Eze decisions made as Arteta faces defensive conundrum
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Portsmouth.
Jan 9, 23:42
 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal during his side's clash against Newcastle United, on September 28, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Latest on 'setback' to key star as return timeline 'revealed' ahead of key Premier League fixtures
Arsenal reportedly learn the return date of an injured star, who will not be available on the weekend against Everton due to a setback in their recovery.
Dec 18, 23:00
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Everton's Seamus Coleman pictured on May 19, 2024
Arsenal vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Everton.
Dec 18, 13:32
 Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal, on October 26, 2025
Arsenal 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Mikel Arteta concern as Gunners set worrying Emirates record amid Premier League fear
Arsenal set an unwanted record during their 2-1 Premier League win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, and their display has given hope to Manchester City.
Dec 13, 23:31
 PL TOTW GW15 BADGES
Premier League GW14 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Mikel Merino, Cristian Romero
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 14 of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Mikel Merino and Cristian Romero.
Dec 4, 21:14
 Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring on December 3, 2025
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as unorthodox Bukayo Saka goal seals derby win
Arsenal restore their five-point lead at the summit of the Premier League table courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 victory over London rivals Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 3, 19:47
 Mikel Merino/Charles Watts cutout composite
Mikel Arteta sent bold Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyokeres instruction after milestone Arsenal goal
Arsenal's emergency number nine Mikel Merino should continue over Viktor Gyokeres in the first XI for the time being, Gunners expert Charles Watts has exclusively told Sports Mole.
Dec 2, 14:56
 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured on October 29, 2025
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Moises Caicedo red card verdict given by Enzo Maresca, makes specific comparison to another decision
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca gives his verdict on Moises Caicedo's red card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Nov 30, 19:38
 Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Arsenal's Mikel Merino and referee Anthony Taylor pictured on November 30, 2025
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Mikel Merino slams "horrible" Moises Caicedo tackle as Gunners set unwanted record
Arsenal goalscorer Mikel Merino reveals that his ankle went "all the way" as he slams Moises Caicedo's red card-worthy tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Nov 30, 19:36
 Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah celebrates scoring on November 30, 2025
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Five things we learned from Premier League draw as Mikel Merino, Reece James shine
Sports Mole looks at five things we learned from Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 30, 19:13
 Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Arsenal's Mikel Merino and referee Anthony Taylor pictured on November 30, 2025
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: PGMOL release statement on Moises Caicedo red card as midfielder's ban length revealed
The PGMOL release a statement explaining Moises Caicedo's red card in Chelsea's Premier League London derby with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 30, 17:14
 Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring on November 30, 2025
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Merino rescues Gunners after Moises Caicedo red
Arsenal let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers at Stamford Bridge as 10-man Chelsea deservedly claim a point from a 1-1 Premier League draw.
Nov 30, 11:02
 Leandro Trossard/Mikel Merino/Eberechi Eze composite
Arsenal attacker named "top three Mikel Arteta signing" after Tottenham triumph - and it's not Eberechi Eze
One of Arsenal's North London derby stars is heralded as one of Mikel Arteta's top three signings as Gunners head coach, and it is not hat-trick hero Eberechi Eze.
Nov 25, 16:15
 Mikel Arteta/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal vs. Tottenham: One Mikel Arteta selection call could define North London derby
Arsenal's chances of success in the North London derby could hinge on one particular Mikel Arteta selection, and it is not in defence, Gunners expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 21, 17:04
 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard pictured on July 27, 2024
Gabriel Jesus transfer news: Arsenal forward addresses transfer rumours ahead of injury return
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus firmly states where his focus lies as he continues on the road to recovery after a severe knee injury that has kept him out for almost the entire year.
Nov 19, 18:24
 Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on October 14, 2025
Spain lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for final World Cup qualifier with De la Fuente set to make decision over changes
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Turkey at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
Nov 16, 23:37
 Feyenoord's Quinten Timber on October 26, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'keeping eye' on Jurrien Timber's twin brother but face competiton from two Premier League clubs
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Jurrien Timber's brother, but they face competition from at least two Premier League clubs.
Nov 15, 13:46
 Charles Watts/Viktor Gyokeres composite image
Viktor Gyokeres injury: Charles Watts makes North London derby prediction in latest Arsenal update
Arsenal expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole the latest on Viktor Gyokeres's injury as the Sweden striker continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring problem.
Nov 14, 13:06
 Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on November 15, 2024
Spain lineup vs. Georgia: Predicted Roja XI for key 2026 World Cup qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Georgia on Saturday.
Nov 13, 11:24
 Champions League MD4 Team of the Week mystery
Champions League GW4 Team of the Week: Thibaut Courtois, Victor Osimhen, Phil Foden
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week for gameweek four, including Thibaut Courtois, Victor Osimhen and Phil Foden.
Nov 6, 10:00
 Viktor Gyokeres/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal injury news: Charles Watts reveals Viktor Gyokeres hamstring fear after latest update
Arsenal expert Charles Watts admits that he is fearful Viktor Gyokeres has suffered a hamstring injury after his finest 45 minutes in a Gunners shirt so far.
Nov 5, 09:45
 Arsenal players celebrate Bukayo Saka's goal on November 4, 2025
Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as 122-year-old record equalled in Merino masterclass
Arsenal equal an astonishing 122-year-old clean sheet record and Mikel Merino produced an attacking masterclass in a 3-0 Champions League league-phase victory away to Slavia Prague.
Nov 4, 18:05
 Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi pictured on August 6, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Slavia Prague: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Zubimendi replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league-phase showdown with Slavia Prague.
Nov 2, 14:54
 Ray Parlour composite
Arsenal legend names surprise Mikel Arteta favourite who is no longer irreplaceable - "Not even noticed"
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour exclusively tells Sports Mole the surprise Gunners star who is no longer indispensable to Mikel Arteta's side.
Oct 28, 16:15
 Martin Odegaard for Arsenal on October 1, 2025
Martin Odegaard injury news: Arsenal captain makes return admission over injury recovery ahead of Atletico Madrid Champions League clash
Arsenal captain Mikel Odegaard provides an update on his injury recovery ahead of the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
Oct 21, 17:41
 Adama Traore of Fulham (L) and William Saliba of Arsenal (R) during their sides' Premier League match, on December 8, 2024
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League London rivals Arsenal and Fulham.
Oct 18, 22:50
 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring on October 14, 2025
Mikel Merino betters David Silva feat in Spain victory as Arsenal midfielder equals Kevin De Bruyne tally in World Cup qualifying
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino betters a David Silva scoring feat with his brace in Tuesday's 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Bulgaria.
Oct 14, 23:21
 Mikel Merino of Spain celebrates scoring against Bulgaria, on October 14, 2025
Spain 4-0 Bulgaria: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Merino stars in World Cup 2026 qualifier
Spain continue their perfect start to their World Cup 2026 group stage qualifiers with a 4-0 win against Bulgaria at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Tuesday.
Oct 14, 19:14
 Martin Odegaard, Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal games Martin Odegaard will miss as Mikel Arteta 'learns extent' of knee injury
Sports Mole looks at the Arsenal games Martin Odegaard could miss and how Mikel Arteta could replace him as the extent of the 26-year-old's knee injury is reportedly revealed.
Oct 13, 15:22
 Spain's Yeremy Pino on October 12, 2025
Spain lineup vs. Bulgaria: Predicted XI for La Roja with Luis de la Fuente set to make Yeremy Pino decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Bulgaria in Valladolid.
Oct 12, 22:47
 Ethan Nwaneri/Mikel Arteta composite
Ethan Nwaneri sends message to Mikel Arteta as Arsenal youngster provides two assists in England Under-21s win
Ethan Nwaneri sends a strong message to Mikel Arteta as the Arsenal youngster excels in England Under-21s 4-0 victory over Moldova in a European Championship qualifier.
Oct 10, 19:48
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