Oleksandr Zinchenko still has a crucial role, Arsenal's defence is only getting stronger - and Mikel Arteta is banking on one star's fitness - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from the Gunners' rampant 4-1 win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko still has a crucial role, Arsenal's defence is only getting stronger - and Mikel Arteta is banking on one star's fitness - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from the Gunners' rampant 4-1 win

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Arsenal secured an important 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening in their penultimate pre-season friendly ahead of the new Premier League season getting underway. Arsenal are banking on Gabriel Jesus to stay injury free this season as they target a title charge Jesus scored in the 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen after an impressive tour of the United States 3. And then to round it off = Leverkusen, football’s most recent Invincibles side after their unbeaten run last season, were facing Arsenal 20 years after their Invincibles feat. Granit Xhaka — who spent seven years at the north London club — was on the pitch facing his old mates Xabi Alonso was on the touchline opposite his childhood mate Mikel Arteta 4.

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Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko 'is set to leave the club this month', with German side 'leading the race' for the Ukrainian's signature
2 months ago

Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko 'is set to leave the club this month', with German side 'leading the race' for the Ukrainian's signature

Daily Mail  

He could be set to move to the Bundesliga three years after signing for Gunners Zinchenko has fallen down the pecking order in the Arsenal squad this season Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to leave the club this month with a German side top of the list as a possible destination, according to a report. The Ukrainian is now …

Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals Mikel Arteta's bizarre injury trick to 'play games' with Arsenal's opponents
4 months, 1 week ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals Mikel Arteta's bizarre injury trick to 'play games' with Arsenal's opponents

Daily Mail  

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has disclosed more of Mikel Arteta's bizarre tactics deployed to play mind games with opposition teams. 'I've seen Mikel Arteta tell injured players to come on the team bus and walk into the dressing room with their wash bag, to put the other manager off the scent,' Zinchenko told The Athletic. Oleksnadr Zinchenko has revealed yet …

Mikel Arteta issues triple injury update on Arsenal stars ahead of fierce derby clash against Chelsea - with key midfielder still a MAJOR doubt
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta issues triple injury update on Arsenal stars ahead of fierce derby clash against Chelsea - with key midfielder still a MAJOR doubt

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Arsenal have several injury doubts ahead of Sunday's clash against Chelsea The Gunners manager has provided a fitness update on three key players Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on three key players ahead of Arsenal's crunch weekend derby clash against …

Arsenal 'handed major boost after injury to key player' - with SEVEN stars currently out ahead of crunch Liverpool clash
5 months ago

Arsenal 'handed major boost after injury to key player' - with SEVEN stars currently out ahead of crunch Liverpool clash

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have been handed some rare positive news on the injury front, according to reports, as the north London side struggle with fitness issues. The Gunners are currently without a number of key stars, with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori among those out of action for Mikel Arteta with fitness issues. Riccardo Calafiori suffered a knee injury in …

Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals Mikel Arteta management stunt: ‘We were in deep shock’
5 months ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals Mikel Arteta management stunt: ‘We were in deep shock’

The Independent  

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Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals reason for Arsenal squad number switch as he makes the 'very special' change to match his Ukraine national team shirt
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals reason for Arsenal squad number switch as he makes the 'very special' change to match his Ukraine national team shirt

Daily Mail  

Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed he will wear the number 17 shirt for the 2024-2025 season after switching from the number 35. Speaking about his decision to change his shirt number ahead of the new season, Zinchenko said via the club website: 'The number 17 is a very special number to me. Man City pipped Arsenal by two points to win …

Arsenal given clear answer by Newcastle on Alexander Isak interest as Mikel Arteta weighs striker options
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal given clear answer by Newcastle on Alexander Isak interest as Mikel Arteta weighs striker options

The Independent  

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Arsenal eye Alexander Isak with Newcastle star topping Mikel Arteta’s list of targets
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal eye Alexander Isak with Newcastle star topping Mikel Arteta’s list of targets

The Independent  

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Arsenal identify THREE positions to strengthen in the summer in wake of Champions League exit, with significant funds to be made available for transfers
11 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal identify THREE positions to strengthen in the summer in wake of Champions League exit, with significant funds to be made available for transfers

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have identified three priority positions to strengthen as Mikel Arteta plans changes to his squad with the aim of breaking into Europe’s elite. Arsenal are prepared to spend significant funds on a striker, a left-back, and a midfielder There are doubts over the long-term future of Oleksandr Zinchenko, one of three left-backs in the first team Your browser does …

Premier League: Arsenal Ease Past Brighton 3-0 as Saka, Havertz and Trossard Score to Get the Gunners Back on Top
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League: Arsenal Ease Past Brighton 3-0 as Saka, Havertz and Trossard Score to Get the Gunners Back on Top

News 18  

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are better prepared for the Premier League title run-in after the heartbreak of missing out last season after his side went top of the table with a 3-0 win at Brighton on Saturday. The roles were reversed from just under a year ago when the Seagulls won 3-0 at the Emirates to realistically end the Gunners’ …

The future of the Arsenal squad: Should they sell Emile Smith Rowe?
1 year, 10 months ago

The future of the Arsenal squad: Should they sell Emile Smith Rowe?

The Telegraph  

With Arsenal’s title challenge all but over, Mikel Arteta’s thoughts can now turn to the next phase of the long-term project he has devised with Edu, the club’s sporting director. Here, Telegraph Sport analyses which members of the current squad could – or perhaps should – be leaving north London before the start of next season, and which players need …

Patino and Balogun show Arsenal must balance youth pathway with Champions League return
1 year, 10 months ago

Patino and Balogun show Arsenal must balance youth pathway with Champions League return

New York Times  

Arsenal are on the cusp of returning to a level they have not been operating at for years. Arsenal’s most recent Champions League team, who were eliminated in the 2016-17 season’s round of 16 “Champions League helps because every player wants to be involved in that competition. As neither Balogun nor Patino has established themself in Arteta’s first team, the …

If you don’t believe, there is no point playing – Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko
1 year, 10 months ago

If you don’t believe, there is no point playing – Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko

The Independent  

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Arsenal are prepared to listen offers for Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka
1 year, 10 months ago

Arsenal are prepared to listen offers for Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka this summer. Striker Folarin Balogun, who has impressed on loan at Reims this season, could also be allowed to depart permanently as Mikel Arteta looks to raise funds for transfers. Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for Kieran Tierney in the summer transfer window Midfielder Granit …

Martin Odegaard hails team-mate Oleksandr Zinchenko
2 years, 1 month ago

Martin Odegaard hails team-mate Oleksandr Zinchenko

Daily Mail  

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard paid tribute to Oleksandr Zinchenko after the Ukrainian took over the armband for Saturday's Premier League win at Leicester. Ahead of the game, Arsenal announced Zinchenko would replace Odegaard as skipper for the afternoon 'as a mark of respect and love on the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine.' Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard paid tribute …

Arsenal make Oleksandr Zinchenko captain to mark Ukraine conflict
2 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal make Oleksandr Zinchenko captain to mark Ukraine conflict

The Independent  

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Aaron Ramsdale admits Arsenal signing Oleksandr Zinchenko came as a shock
2 years, 1 month ago

Aaron Ramsdale admits Arsenal signing Oleksandr Zinchenko came as a shock

Daily Mail  

Aaron Ramsdale has revealed he was aware Arsenal were going to complete the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City last summer, but was shocked when Oleksandr Zinchenko followed the Brazilian to north London. Ramsdale offered the comparison of Jesus and Zinchenko's moves from Manchester City, with the England international admitting sometimes players had knowledge of moves, but on other …

Zinchenko, Bajcetic, Raya: 10 things we learned from the Premier League
2 years, 2 months ago

Zinchenko, Bajcetic, Raya: 10 things we learned from the Premier League

Daily Mail  

So, another week of Premier League football is over and there were the usual shocks and controversies across another round of enthralling top-flight action. Arsenal scored a late winner against Manchester United to go five points clear at the top, Erling Haaland's hat-trick helped Manchester City thrash Wolves and West Ham beat Everton 2-0 to bring Frank Lampard's dismal reign …

Zinchenko: No one is laughing at Arsenal’s title ambitions now
2 years, 2 months ago

Zinchenko: No one is laughing at Arsenal’s title ambitions now

The Hindu  

Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko said some of his teammates had laughed when he said at the start of the season that the north London club could win the Premier League title, but that the squad has now started to believe it is possible. Ukraine international Zinchenko joined Arsenal from Manchester City prior to the season, bringing title-winning pedigree having won …

Oleksander Zinchenko's reaction to VAR giving Eddie Nketiah's winner vs Man United goes viral
2 years, 2 months ago

Oleksander Zinchenko's reaction to VAR giving Eddie Nketiah's winner vs Man United goes viral

Daily Mail  

Fans have taken to social media to heap praise on Oleksandr Zinchenko after the Ukrainian showed just how much victory over Manchester United meant to him. Scroll down for video Oleksandr Zinchenko showed just how much victory over Manchester United meant to him Zinchenko brought me to tears. 🤍🤍🥺 pic.twitter.com/aAz5apniUi — Viktor's Cousin 🐯🧡 January 23, 2023 Nketiah then caused …

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal's playmaking warrior who makes them a different team
2 years, 2 months ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal's playmaking warrior who makes them a different team

The Telegraph  

Rules are rules, and this sort of thing is simply not allowed. The battling spirit is always there with Zinchenko, a warrior on and off the field and a player who has already become one of the most important members of Mikel Arteta’s squad. After a slightly slower start due to injuries, Zinchenko is now proving himself to be a …

Arsenal defender Zinchenko backs 'amazing' Nketiah to fill the void left by injured Jesus
2 years, 3 months ago

Arsenal defender Zinchenko backs 'amazing' Nketiah to fill the void left by injured Jesus

Daily Mail  

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has backed 'amazing' Eddie Nketiah to fill the void left by injured Gabriel Jesus. Gunners legend Paul Merson said he feared for Arsenal's Premier League title prospects if they're forced to rely on Nketiah while Jesus is out injured. Paul Merson suggested that even bottom club Wolves would turn down Nketiah In the meantime, Nketiah, who …

Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko: We need to stick together
2 years, 3 months ago

Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko: We need to stick together

The Hindu  

Arsenal midfielder Alex Zinchenko is positive that his teammate Gabriel Jesus, who suffered an injury whilst playing for Brazil in the World Cup will bounce back. As a team, we need to stick together.” Zinchenko trusts Eddie Nketiah to step in the Brazilian’s absence. I can’t be grateful enough for everything they have done and the support I’ve received from …

Oleksandr Zinchenko fears Gabriel Jesus will be a 'BIG MISS'
2 years, 3 months ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko fears Gabriel Jesus will be a 'BIG MISS'

Daily Mail  

Oleksandr Zinchenko claims Gabriel Jesus' absence through injury will be a 'big miss' for the Gunners once they return to domestic action later this month. Zinchenko, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City alongside Jesus in the summer, believes the striker will be back 'much, much stronger' after the injury curtailed his World Cup campaign with Brazil, but he will be …

Mikel Arteta reveals the extent of Arsenal's midfield nightmare
2 years, 6 months ago

Mikel Arteta reveals the extent of Arsenal's midfield nightmare

Daily Mail  

Arsenal's bid to make it six wins from six in the Premier League by beating Manchester United on Sunday has been complicated by injuries to key players, though Mikel Arteta insists they do not fear Old Trafford. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and captain Martin Odegaard are also being assessed, with Arteta unsure if they will take part in Saturday's final training …

New Arsenal signing Oleksandr Zinchenko sings his heart out to Riton's Friday
2 years, 8 months ago

New Arsenal signing Oleksandr Zinchenko sings his heart out to Riton's Friday

Daily Mail  

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been seen partaking in a Premier League tradition, as the former Manchester City man underwent his initiation as an Arsenal player by singing in front of his teammates. Nicolas Pepe was less than impressed by Oleksandr Zinchenko's initiation singing In a video from Nicolas Pepe's Instagram story that was later shared on Twitter, Zinchenko is seen giving …

Transfer News: Arsenal Seal Swoop for Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko
2 years, 8 months ago

Transfer News: Arsenal Seal Swoop for Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko

News 18  

Arsenal signed Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth a reported £30 million. Zinchenko agreed a “long-term contract" with the Gunners as he reunites with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who worked with the left-back during his time as assistant to City boss Pep Guardiola. The 25-year-old is Arteta’s second raid on Premier League champions …

Arsenal signs Zinchenko from Premier League rivals Manchester City
2 years, 8 months ago

Arsenal signs Zinchenko from Premier League rivals Manchester City

The Hindu  

Arsenal, on Friday, secured the services of Ukrainian left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko from Premier League rival Manchester City. The Ukrainian also provides Mikel Arteta, who earned his coaching stripes as Guardiola’s assistant in City, with a versatile option, as the left-footed can fit in at multiple roles in the outfield. “He’s a player that I personally know really well and continued …

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Oleksandr Zinchenko's reunion with Mikel Arteta will boost Arsenal's ambitions
2 years, 8 months ago

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Oleksandr Zinchenko's reunion with Mikel Arteta will boost Arsenal's ambitions

Daily Mail  

The story goes that in 2014 Arsene Wenger caught a glimpse of Oleksandr Zinchenko when the Ukrainian was just 17. Oleksandr Zinchenko won four league title with Man City but is now joining Arsenal for £32m The Ukrainian will add versatility, strength and technical quality to Arsenal's young squad Kyle Walker recently ranked him among City's three most technically gifted …

Oleksandr Zinchenko 'touted' to team up with Ukraine compatriot Vitaliy Mykolenko at Everton
2 years, 9 months ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko 'touted' to team up with Ukraine compatriot Vitaliy Mykolenko at Everton

Daily Mail  

Manchester City have reportedly offered Oleksandr Zinchenko to Everton and Newcastle, unsure about the Ukrainian's long-term future at the Etihad. Oleksandr Zinchenko played 15 times during Manchester City's Premier League title campaign He became a trusted member of Pep Guardiola's squad after signing for City for £1.8m in 2016 With his future at the club still in question, Manchester City …

Arsenal considering swoop for Manchester City left back Oleksandr Zinchenko
2 years, 10 months ago

Arsenal considering swoop for Manchester City left back Oleksandr Zinchenko

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are considering a double swoop of Manchester City stars by adding Oleksandr Zinchenko to their list of potential summer targets. Mikel Arteta already wants to sign striker Gabriel Jesus from his old employers and Sportsmail understands the manager holds an interest in Zinchenko too. Arsenal are considering a double swoop of Manchester City stars by adding Oleksandr Zinchenko to …

Mikel Arteta believes character and skill were important for Arsenal recruits
3 years, 6 months ago

Mikel Arteta believes character and skill were important for Arsenal recruits

The Independent  

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Next two games litmus tests for improving Arsenal, says Arteta - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Next two games litmus tests for improving Arsenal, says Arteta - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Arsenal's next two Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United will be a true measure of the improvement the London club have made in the last few weeks, manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday. Arsenal has won its last three league matches in a row and began its FA Cup title defence on Saturday with a 2-0 win …

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners prepare eight-man clearout to fund Mikel Arteta’s squad overhaul
4 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners prepare eight-man clearout to fund Mikel Arteta’s squad overhaul

The Independent  

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