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Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka sidelined for three months with injury
Arsenal have been handed a major injury blow with midfielder Granit Xhaka set to be sidelined for the next three months as per the Athletic. The Switzerland international picked up a medial knee ligament injury against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend and he had to be taken off towards the end of the game. The 29-year-old sustained the injury after a collision with Brazilian winger Lucas Moura. The Gunners made a dreadful start to their Premier League campaign with three consecutive defeats but they have just started to pick up form and the absence of Xhaka will come as a hammer blow for Mikel Arteta and his side. That Swiss midfielder has had a mixed time since moving to the Emirates from Borussia Monchengladbach but he is undoubtedly the best passer at the club and Arsenal will miss his ...
Arsenal need to pay £38.5m to sign Youssef En-Nesyri
In the latest Arsenal transfer news, we have an update on Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri who was targeted by the Gunners this summer. The Gunners were among the host of clubs that showed keen interest in signing the striker during the summer. The likes of West Ham and Manchester United are also interested in signing the striker who has been in blazing form for the La Liga side over the past few seasons. According to the Express, via Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal are plotting a January bid for En-Nesyri. However, they need to pay a premium fee to sign the striker. It has been claimed that the Gunners are looking to submit an offer that could include Alexandre Lacazette in a player-plus-cash deal. Lacazette has only a few months left on his current contract at the Emirates...
Arsenal vs Tottenham preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby this weekend and the Gunners will look to build on their recent results with a win at home. The two sides meet on Sunday at 16:30 pm BST. The Gunners have picked up wins in four of their last five matches across all competitions and they will be looking to put together a winning run after a disastrous start of the season. Meanwhile, Spurs have failed to win three of their last four matches across all competitions and they will be desperate for a Derby win to boost their confidence levels. Arsenal vs Tottenham team news Arsenal have a fully fit squad to choose from but Tottenham will be without the services of Ryan Sessegnon and Steven Bergwijn. Arsenal: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey, Odegaar...
Football Accumulator Betting Tips: Wednesday’s 13/1 Team to win Acca
The likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are back in action in the third round of the EFL cup later today and we preview a five-fold team-to-win betting accumulator and detail how our readers can get a free £30 bet at Betfred. Brighton and Hove Albion to beat Swansea City Chelsea to beat Aston Villa Manchester United to beat West Ham Tottenham Hotspur to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers Millwall vs Leicester City Get our 13/1 ACCA with Betfred Brighton vs Swansea – Bet on Brighton to win at 4/11 The Premier League side are coming into this game on the back of five wins across their last six matches in all competitions and they will be full of confidence. Meanwhile, Swansea City are in mediocre form right now and they have failed to win their last four matches across all competitio...
Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Arsenal take on AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the EFL Cup and the Gunners will be looking to book their place in the next round of the competition with a win at home. The two sides meet on the 22nd of September at 19:45 pm BST in the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners managed to pick up a 6-0 win over West Brom in the earlier round of the competition and they will be confident of picking up another convincing win here. The Londoners are coming into this game on the back of two consecutive Premier League wins over Norwich City and Burnley and they have managed to keep clean sheets in both games. Meanwhile, AFC Wimbledon were beaten by Plymouth in League One last time out and they will be looking to bounce back here. Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon team news Granit Xhaka is still serving his three...
Burnley vs Arsenal preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Arsenal travel to Burnley for their Premier League game this weekend and they will be hoping to build on their win over Norwich City last time out. The two sides meet at 15:00 pm BST on Saturday afternoon at Turf Moor. Mikel Arteta’s side picked up their first win of the Premier League campaign against the newly-promoted outfit last week. Meanwhile, Burnley will fancy their chances of picking up a win against a vulnerable arsenal side at home. Burnley vs Arsenal team news The home side will be without the services of Dale Stephens, Kevin Long and Connor Roberts due to injury. Meanwhile, the Gunners will be without Mohamed Elneny and Rob Holding due to injury. Midfielder Granit Xhaka remains suspended after picking up a red card against Manchester City. Burnley: Pope; Lowton, Mee, Tarkowski...
Former Arsenal defender turned down Real Madrid and Premier League duo
David Luiz turned down offers from Real Madrid and the Premier League in order to return to Brazil with Flamengo, according to Globo Esporte. Luiz spent two seasons in the English top flight with Arsenal, where he tended to divide opinion. On his day, he was a noticeably good player, but he was often erratic and error-prone. Luiz receives a red card against former club Chelsea The Brazilian’s contract expired at the end of the season, with the Gunners choosing not to offer him an extension. During the summer, he returned to his homeland, signing a 15-month deal with Flamengo. But according to Globo Esporte, the 34-year-old was not short of options. They claim that Real Madrid, Everton, and West Ham United were among the sides interested in his signature. Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti pr...
Arsenal Injury News: Mohamed Elneny and Rob Holding ruled out for Burnley clash
Arsenal have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash against Burnley. According to the Athletic, Mohamed Elneny and Rob Holding are sidelined with injuries. The Egyptian midfielder is struggling with a hamstring strain and he will return to full training next week. Meanwhile, Holding sustained a knee injury against Norwich City last week and he will not be available to face the Clarets on Saturday. 8th April 2018, Emirates Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, Arsenal versus Southampton; Danny Welbeck of Arsenal celebrates with Mohamed Elneny and Rob Holding after scoring and making it 3-2 in minute 81 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxSWExNORxDENxFINxONLY ActionPlus12010810 The Gunners have made a poor start to their Premier League season having l...
Arteta is now planning to offload £100k-per-week Arsenal star next summer – report
Arsenal are contemplating selling goalkeeper Bernd Leno in the summer transfer window, according to reports from the Daily Mail. The Gunners bolstered their goalkeeping department this summer by signing Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United. The £30 million summer signing made his first start for the Gunners on Saturday against Norwich City and kept a clean sheet, as Arsenal registered their first win of the season. Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Ramsdale after the game, saying he was terrific. The England international is now set to retain his place in the side. Leno, who is on £100k-per-week wages at the Emirates, is now facing an uncertain future at the club. He is the first-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal, but his position is under threat. SportsLens View Leno was heav...
‘Incredible’ – Some Arsenal fans drool over ‘exceptional’ player after latest display
Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to express their reactions to Ben White’s performance following their victory over Norwich City on Saturday. After a horror start to the season, the Gunners finally got their season underway with a 1-0 win against the newly promoted Norwich at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal was the difference between the two sides, and it ensured the Gunners move out of the drop zone. Norwich are yet to pick up a point after four games. Mikel Arteta made a few changes to the squad, with Aaron Ramsdale making his debut. The Spaniard also went with a three-man defence of Tomiyasu, Ben White, and Gabriel, while Kieran Tierney and Ainsley Maitland-Niles operated as wing-backs. Tomisayu was brilliant before he was taken off, but the pair of White and ...
‘Terrific’ – Arteta suggests one Arsenal player impressed heavily with his energy vs Norwich
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has showered praise on goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. After a shocking start to the season (three defeats in a row and no goals scored), Arsenal picked up their first win of the season, defeating Norwich City 1-0 at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the only goal in the second half as the Gunners picked up all three points against the Canaries. Arteta made several changes to the side. He picked summer signing Ramsdale for this game ahead of Bernd Leno, and the 23-year-old did impress. The Arsenal boss was heavily impressed by the former Sheffield United goalkeeper and has spoken highly of him. According to reports from BBC Sport, the deal for Ramsdale, 23, is worth £24m plus a further £6m in add-odds. Arteta suggested after the game that Ramsdal...
Report: Arsenal eyeing surprise transfer swoop for amazing £40 million striker
Arsenal are eyeing up a move to sign Sevilla hitman Youssef En-Nesyri according to an exclusive report from La Colina de Nervion. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is allegedly eyeing up potential replacements for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese hitman has been in poor form since signing a new deal with Arsenal last season. And it seems as though Arteta has his eye on someone who he thinks will actually be an upgrade on the 32-year-old. Arsenal target Youssef En-Nesyri in action for Sevilla – Copyright: xMariaxJosexSegoviax Youssef En-Nesyri a transfer target for Arsenal That’s according to La Colina de Nervion who claims that Arteta could soon make a move to sign the striker. He is lively, quick and has great mobility and movement. The Sevilla ace is pretty good in the air as we...
