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Exclusive interview with Cesc Fabregas on: 🔴Arsenal's evolution under Arteta ⚪️The "fascinating" title race 🔴Declan Rice being exactly what Arsenal needed 👇

Fabregas exclusive interview: 'I'm surprised by Arsenal's evolution'

The Gunners are favourites to win the Premier League title, their first in 20 years, and the former captain has advice for the team

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4 years

Bonus for Arsenal too is by winning FA Cup they go straight into group stages of Europa League. Tottenham must now face the qualifying rounds.

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Nice moment at full-time as Alisson goes over to Martinelli and congratulates him.

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Arsenal are interested in a loan move for Eduardo Camavinga during current transfer window. Unclear if Real Madrid would sanction it, but player has struggled for minutes recently. Declan Rice still No1 summer target for midfield.

Arsenal plot shock bid to sign Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga on loan

Gunners ready to back Mikel Arteta in transfer market push to win title

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At the London Football Awards. Arteta just won Manager of the Year.

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Difficult to get an estimate on numbers

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Chelsea kick ball back to Arsenal. Abraham half goes to close it down. Tierney yells: "F*** off you!"

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3 years

Alex Scott: “I actually just got on my phone, I messaged my mum and told her I love her. I think it is a reminder of how quickly life can change.” 🙏❤️

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3 years

Arsenal out to warm up. Tierney in a t-shirt. No lie. Socks even rolled down.

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5 years

Touch of class which sums up Leicester as a club. Watford fans unveiled a banner today saying: "Thank you for Vichai for allowing us all to dream. Rest in peace." Top, Vichai's son, instantly rang down to ensure away fans got free food and drink. #LCFC

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He won't get any headlines tonight, but Tomiyasu once been an absolute rock. As deadline day signings go, he's up there. So reliable.

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4 years

Tierney snubbed the Gucci bag for the Tesco bag for life. Another reason to love the bloke.

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Josh Kroenke here today, with Tim Lewis, and just headed down tunnel towards dressing rooms.

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Statement from Arsenal: "Alex Zinchenko is our captain today, as a mark of respect and love on the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine."

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Martinelli asked about his contract situation. Speaks repeatedly about his love for Arsenal. Says with a smile: "I just need a pen."

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2 years

For the first time, suddenly thinking Amazon would’ve been better following another club instead of Arsenal this season.

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4 years

#afc Partey signing another example of Arteta being true to his word. Promised Aubameyang during talks signings this summer would improve team *now*. Partey, at 27, does that. Like Willian one too.

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Gabriel Martinelli asked about playing upfront or out wide: "I will play goalkeeper, if it means I am on the pitch."

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Ramsdale grabs Nwaneri and pushes him over to away fans. Nice moment before that as away fans sang Xhaka's name and he applauded back.

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2 years

Breaking: Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal. Deal runs until end of 2024/25 season.

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4 years

#afc Per reports elsewhere, Gabriel set for Arsenal. Understand he could have got a bigger wage elsewhere - but Arteta and Edu, as a pair, convinced him Arsenal was right club for him.

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Arsenal's mid-season training camp currently looking like the best advert in Visit Dubai's history.

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4 years

Side note, Gabriel is already Arsenal's best centre-back.

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Commotion in the press box. Aston Villa and Arsenal analysts shouting at each other after that goal. Stewards calming it down.

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2 years

Josh Kroenke, Edu and Tim Lewis all here today. Just come down to visit the Arsenal dressing room.

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1 year

Told Trossard fee is 21m plus add-ons.

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3 years

Giroud watching those Tierney crosses.

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2 years

As Arsenal players celebrated that goal, Arteta pulled over Gabriel and Odegaard. Doesn't seem happy with how Arsenal have been playing - and let them know it.

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Odegaard responds to a young Newcastle fan asking for his shirt by handing it over. Closest anyone in black and white got to him all afternoon.

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3 years

#afc Lokonga called up to Belgium squad for next month's internationals. Chance to make his senior debut.

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Arsenal celebrating with the way fans. Odegaard pushing Elneny in front of them, which gets big cheers. Captain then grabs Sagoe Jr and makes sure he gets a round of applause. Finishes it off by giving his shirt to a fan.

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Arsenal have held preliminary contract talks with William Saliba. Defender says he is relishing Premier League challenge and playing against best players in the world. More here:

Arsenal open new contract talks with Saliba after fine start to season

Arsenal have held preliminary talks with William Saliba over a new contract.

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Clearly issues with Arteta having a small squad, which we have seen, but do think it has allowed him to create a greater sense of unity. Getting Elneny and Holding to come in from the cold and contribute at biggest stage of season is testament to that.

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4 years

Aubameyang drops major hint over his future by confirming his son will study in the UK.

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3 months

You know Arteta feels a game is won when he's taking Saka off with over 20 minutes to go... Not sure that has ever happened.

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3 years

Whole lower area outside Armoury is full

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Arteta confirms he wants to appeal Luiz's red card.

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1 year

Arteta says Partey felt something. "We didn't want to take any risks. He could not continue."

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2 years

Jesus on his position: "I'm a No9! I can play three or four different positions but I think my position is No9."

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Man United’s defeat guarantees Arsenal will finish above them and at least fifth.

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#afc Thomas Partey serenading the Arsenal squad with his initiation song [via @Aubameyang7 Instagram]

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1 year

Guardiola: "Martinelli is an incredible weapon."

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Arteta on Aubameyang: "He is willing to stay with us."

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2 years

Arteta confirms Nelson will have an "opportunity" in Europa League. Says he has matured in last years or so, and speaks about him having "a special talent".

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3 years

Arsenal confirm no Aubameyang, Ceballos or Mari today. Partey and Smith Rowe available. Late call to be made on Tierney.

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Vieira's chant being sung in a few bars at Emirates. Arsenal fans delighted he is beating Spurs.

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Gabriel has now played at Anfield, the Etihad and Old Trafford and conceded one goal. At £26million, he looks a bargain.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko has called for referees to provide Bukayo Saka with more protection. "We can speak about [Lionel] Messi, Cristiano [Ronaldo], Neymar and players like this. The referees need to protect this kind of player."

Referees must protect Saka, urges Zinchenko in Messi comparison

Bukayo Saka’s rough treatment needs special attention, says Arsenal defender

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Exclusive: Arsenal have held talks with Jack Wilshere as they look to fill U23 and U18 vacancies. As previously reported, internal candidates being considered. Recruitment process ongoing. Story:

Exclusive: Arsenal hold talks with Wilshere over sensational return as youth coach

Arsenal have held talks with Jack Wilshere as they look to fill their vacant Under-23 and Under-18 head coach positions.

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Casemiro booked. He's out of the Arsenal game. Huge.

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Arteta asked about IFAB boss saying it'll take 10 years for VAR to iron out all the issues with it: "I will probably be bald in 10 years."

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1 year

Enjoyed Sky Sports' interview with Arteta. Stuff on Xhaka interesting. Essentially saying how he told him I need to convert you into a goalscoring No8, as that's what the team needs. Either do it, or we get someone else to. Xhaka came back for pre-season fitter than ever.

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#afc Martinelli starts for Arsenal.

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Bukayo Saka about to head down the tunnel, but spots a kid with a sign asking for his shirt as it'll make his Christmas. Whips it off and hands it to the kid, who is gobsmacked.

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Arteta says he hopes Ben White can get "rewarded" with an England call-up given his form.

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2 years

Average age of outfield players on Arsenal's bench today is 21.

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Emile Smith Rowe's recovery from groin injury going well. Expected to travel to Dubai and join full training towards end of trip. Plan/hope is he will be match fit and firing by start of January. Would be big boost for Arsenal. More here:

Smith Rowe sets new Arsenal return date ahead of training camp trip

Emile Smith Rowe hopes to make his Arsenal comeback at the start of January as he continues to recover from groin surgery.

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Wolves fans: "Ben White, your fake tan is shite." White turns and applauds the Wolves fans.

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2 years

Benefit of adding Saliba's pace to the Arsenal backline clear tonight. Looks a phenomenal athlete.

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2 years

Eddie Nketiah is staying at Arsenal. Striker has agreed terms on long-term contract. Nketiah been at Arsenal since 2015 and this deal would take time at club to over 10 years as runs past 2025. Story here:

Done deal: Arsenal seal Nketiah’s future on new long-term contract

Eddie Nketiah is staying at Arsenal after agreeing a new long-term contract with the club.

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Arsenal’s scouting is much more data-led now. White topped nearly all the metrics Arteta wanted from a centre-back and it’s why the club pushed so hard to get him.

How Ben White has silenced critics to become Arsenal’s defensive rock

After just one game for Arsenal, Ben White discovered how bright the spotlight is when you are a £50million player.

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1 year

Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus in the Brazil squad. No space for the other Gabriel from Arsenal.

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2 years

Right, let's try that again... The fair play to Arteta was meant he was correct in saying Pepe looks a different player since AFCON. Not praise for benching him.

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Arteta has called for Premier League to give more "clarity" on what makes a game be off or on. Needed to keep fairness of League.

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1 year

Trossard had a lovely little cameo here. Really bright.

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#afc Mikel Arteta hoping to take training tomorrow and be in dugout for Thursday's game with Liverpool.

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Arteta says he wants Partey involved as soon as possible.

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The Bruno deal, or lack of one for Arsenal, feels a bit like Buendia in the summer. He is not the only name on the shortlist, so best to judge business at end of window. And yes, fully braced for this to be quoted tweeted relentlessly on February 1.

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Makes you realise just how good Man City are when Jesus and Zinchenko were squad players there. Both raised the level at Arsenal so much in opening three games.

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Fabio Vieira undergoing his Arsenal medical today. Club also working on Jesus deal, with Man City asking for £50m. Talks ongoing but growing confidence deal can be done.

Done deal! Statement confirms £34m Arsenal transfer completed

Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira, the Portuguese club confirmed.

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Rodgers turns the bench and just says "wow" as Ramsdale makes a great save to keep out Barnes' header.

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Arteta stressed yesterday how "game state" was due to Arsenal's attacking struggles in Premier League. Made the point how in Europe, teams don't sit deep and Arsenal hit them early. Case proven tonight, again.

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#afc Exclusive: Understand Mikel Arteta keen to make Brentford coach and set-piece specialist Andreas Georgson part of his backroom team. Am told talks currently at early stage. Full story:

Arteta identifies set-piece specialist for Arsenal backroom role

EXCLUSIVE

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Infantino says Arsene Wenger presented a new interpretation of offside law today. Essentially would mean you're onside if any part of your body you can play the ball with is inline with the defender. Data shows would reduce average offsides a game in Prem from 4 to 2.

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Gabriel drops to his knees at the full-time whistle and points his hand to the sky. Arsenal team-mates go over to hug him.

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1 year

Granit Xhaka named MOTM. Means he should do the press conference...

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3 years

BT Sport showing linesman getting Haaland’s autograph post match...

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In the mad transfer market, which has got madder this summer, £26m for Trossard increasingly looking like astute business by Arsenal.

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3 years

The thought that has gone into this 😂

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Arteta says Arsenal have to be "careful" with Tomiyasu, but he has been "training hard".

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1 year

Arteta talking about difficulty of transfer window and big fees. Does mention "at the end of the day players decide where they want to play".

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Arteta asked who is going to win the World Cup: "One of my players. I hope so."

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#afc Mohamed Elneny has revealed he wants to sign a new contract with Arsenal. “If Arsenal say: ‘We want you’, I don’t think about leaving. It’s my family for six years. I love this club.” Full story:

Elneny confirms Arsenal desire - ‘I’m just waiting’

Mohamed Elneny has revealed he wants to stay and sign a new contract with Arsenal because the club feels like his “family”.

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2 years

Wiegman’s press conference has been gatecrashed…

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#afc Smith Rowe’s contract is a five-year deal, by the way.

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Arsenal confirm Thomas Partey back in full training. Could play against Newcastle on Saturday.

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Arsenal have returned from Dubai with a new long-throw routine. Tierney even got the Delap towel. What would Wenger think?

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Arteta asked about Saliba’s goal. Says, with a grin: “We’ve been training that all week.”

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3 years

Edu when he remembers Roma haven’t agreed a fee for Xhaka.

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Initial assessment of Leandro Trossard's groin injury is positive. Likely to miss Sporting, but hope is not a serious problem. More assessment today to learn full extent of issue.

Arsenal hopeful over swift Trossard injury return after decisive action

Belgian winger should be back soon after groin problem sustained in Bournemouth thriller

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Arteta says Aubameyang came off with a "stomach issue". Big grin on his face too...

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#afc Arsenal confirm Gabriel, Partey and White all fit to play Norwich on Saturday.

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Partey played 20 mins and made four tackles. Only Xhaka made more in the whole game.

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Arsenal fans: "He left 'cause you're shit, he left 'cause you're shit, Kai Havertz, he left 'cause you're shit."

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Worth noting Saka's opposite man tonight is Jan Boril. Saka tormented him so much when Arsenal played Slavia Prague, when they won 4-0, the left-back was hooked at half-time. Wondering if part of Southgate's thinking.

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Gabriel’s new deal runs until 2027.

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For clarity and those asking, Arsenal can fill the away end with their own fans. Don't have to leave it empty. Feels like a big advantage.

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A reminder there will be no Bayern fans at the Emirates. Here's why:

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The worrying thing is how Everton have just let Arsenal have the ball. Wolves did the same, Spurs too. Sides happy to let Arsenal have the ball as they think they won't create with it.

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Plan is for Cedric, Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe to play for Arsenal's Under-21s tonight. Chance for them to get some minutes under their belt.

Arsenal in triple injury boost as first-team returns near

Cedric Soares, Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira are all due to feature for Arsenal’s Under-21s on Wednesday night.

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Arteta says he will need a "big room" to watch the game tomorrow so he can pace around. Won't be able to sit still.

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Arteta says he persuaded Elneny to stay in January. Says he will have a conversation at the end of the season about his contract, adds he is "really happy with him".

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