Arteta: Arsenal must be ‘very close to perfect’ to topple Man City

 

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to improve this season after losing the Premier League title to Manchester City despite their 89-point haul in 2023/24.

Ozil announces retirement from international football

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from international football following a period of "racism and disrespect" from officials and fans.

Lacazette scores first goal for Arsenal

Club-record signing Alexandre Lacazette scored on his debut to help Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium in their opening pre-season friendly. The France international, who joined from Lyon in a £46.5m deal last week, came on as a second-half sub and netted 15 minutes later to mark his first appearance with a goal.

Arsenal return for pre-season training

Arsenal stars were put through their paces on Tuesday afternoon as they started preparation for the new Premier League season. Just over five weeks after ending the previous campaign by lifting the FA Cup courtesy of Aaron Ramsey’s header in a 2-1 victory over rivals Chelsea, the players were back at their training centre in London Colney, ready to do it all over again.

Lacazette 'undergoing Arsenal medical ahead of £52m move'

Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly arrived at Arsenal's training ground to undergo a medical, before putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.

Cazorla 'may not play for Arsenal’

Arsenal star Santi Cazorla may have played his last game for the club amid reports that he has suffered another injury setback. The 32-year-old has not featured for the Gunners since October when he suffered an Achilles problem during a Champions League tie.

Xhaka proposes to partner Leonita Lekaj

While some players are away sunning themselves or kissing dolphins during their summer vacation, Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been doing something altogether more romantic.

FA CUP FINAL: Moses wants revenge on Arsenal

.Seeks second trophy in a week

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles' winger Victor Moses is looking for an outright win in this weekend's FA Cup final as he warned Arsenal that he and his team-mates still think about the early-season 3-0 defeat that turned their season as they hunt a historic double at Wembley.

Iwobi will fight for Arsenal future, says Okocha

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has said that Alex Iwobi will fight on at Arsenal even if Arsene Wenger does not continue as manager.

Wenger: Arsenal need 'help' to make the top four

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal need "help" to make the top four but has urged his side to keep up the chase until the end of the season.

Wenger’s first win over Mourinho keeps top-four bid alive

ARSENE WENGER sealed his first proper win over Jose Mourinho as Arsenal beat Manchester United to keep their flagging top-four hopes alive. Goals from Granit Xhaka and Danny Welbeck were enough to secure victory for Arsenal against a weakened Manchester United at the Emirates.

Iwobi 'rejected West Ham United for Arsenal'

Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi has revealed that he turned down the chance to join West Ham United before signing for the Gunners in 2004. The 20-year-old made 21 appearances for Arsene Wenger's side last season and has also been a regular for the London club in the early stages of the 2016-17 campaign.

Ozil declares: Iwobi is on a good path

Mesut Ozil believes the fearless nature of Alex Iwobi is helping the Nigerian youngster develop into a key player for Arsenal. Iwobi, 20, has started every Champions League and top flight game for Arsenal since returning from a hip injury in September and appears to have overtaken the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lucas Perez in the battle for a starting spot at the Emirates.

Wenger keen to reward Iwobi with new deal

Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi and Hector Bellerin are set to be handed new contracts, according to reports. The young Arsenal pair have impressed Arsene Wenger during his side’s strong start to the season and he is eager to reward them with new deals, Goal claim.

20 years Arsenal reign: Wenger thanks Kanu

Arsene Wenger has paid tribute to the host of African footbalers who have helped him to become the most celebrated manager in Arsenal’s history. The long-serving Frenchman is celebrating 20 years in charge of the north London club at which he has brought through a number of exciting talents, including the likes of Nwankwo Kanu and Kolo Toure.

Iwobi disappointed to miss Olympics with Nigeria

Alex Iwobi wishes Arsenal would have let him play at the Olympics with Nigeria, but realises that going to Rio may also have hampered his progress with the Gunners. Iwobi, 20, was blocked from joining the Nigeria squad for the Rio de Janeiro Games in August as it would have ruled him out of the start of the Premier League season, a decision that Iwobi accepted.

Arsenal agree £16.9m bid for Perez

Arsenal have agreed the signing of Lucas Perez from Deportivo for £16.9million after revising the structure of their bid. Arsenal were told their initial offer was 'unacceptable' as they attempted to pay the 27-year-old striker's buyout clause in two instalments but his club Deportivo demanded the fee in one payment.

PRE-SEASON GAME: Iwobi, Akpom, Iheanacho on target

Nigerian youngsters Alex Iwobi, Chuba Akpom and Kelechi Iheanacho all scored as Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-2 in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg, Sweden on Sunday.

Petr Cech retires from international football

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced his retirement from international football with the Czech Republic. The 34-year-old is his country's most capped player with 121 appearances, having made his debut in 2002.

Wenger: I opted against signing Dimitri Payet

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he opted against making a move for West Ham United star Dimitri Payet.