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Thomas Partey insists the competition in Arsenal's midfield will help get the team to a title-winning level as injury-plagued star says he's 'doing his best' to stay fit ahead of the new season
26/07/24 08:00
ISAAN KHAN: Thomas Partey believes that the battle between Arsenal's supreme midfield to get into the starting line-up will elevate his team to a level required for winning the Premier League title. Partey has come back from an injury-ridden season which saw him first suffer with a groin injury, and then a hamstring problem. As a result, he was absent from October to March and only started nine league matches. But now he is fit and ready to take on Declan Rice and Jorginho for a spot in the middle of the park....read
Jurrien Timber is using fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen as inspiration after battling back from a serious knee injury - as defender looks to stake a claim in Arsenal's backline ahead of new season
23/07/24 13:00ISAAN KHAN IN LOS ANGELES: The defender, who has featured in an inverted full-back role under Mikel Arteta , returned to the field in April after a torrid eight months out with an ACL injury.Arsenal stars jet away to make up for pain of missing out on the Premier League title as Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard holiday together, David Raya heads to the Maldives and Thomas Partey proposes
28/05/24 08:46Arsenal stars are enjoying their time off the turf with their families following disappointment on the final day of the Premier League earlier this month.Fans SLAM 'biased' Gary Neville after he suggested Man United should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal for a foul on Amad Diallo
12/05/24 16:47Fans have taken to social media to mock Gary Neville after he suggested Manchester United should have been awarded a penalty during their clash with Arsenal.Jorginho signs new one-year contract with Arsenal ahead of his current deal's expiration in June - amid uncertainty over fellow midfielder Thomas Partey's future
09/05/24 13:01ISAAN KHAN: The Italy international joined the Gunners from west-London rivals Chelsea for £12million in January last year, signing an 18-month deal with the option of a further year.ISAAN KHAN: Thomas Partey's return to the starting XI is a timely boost for Arsenal's title challenge... while Kai Havertz shows his resilience in 5-0 thrashing of his former side Chelsea
24/04/24 06:34ISAAN KHAN: Thomas Partey (left) impressed on his return to the starting XI, as Kai Havertz (right) showed great resilience in Arsenal's 5-0 victory over former side Chelsea.Arsenal star hints his long-term future is with the club, claiming to be 'really happy every time I'm on the field' after the Gunners beat Luton Town to keep title race pressure on
04/04/24 16:04An Arsenal star has said they will happily sign a contract to remain at the club despite having just one year left on their current deal.THE NOTEBOOK: Kai Havertz continues his purple patch, Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe could play a crucial role in hectic run-in... and Arsenal fans remember Rocky
03/04/24 21:04ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Luton despite fielding a much-changed side.Arsenal suffer hefty 4-0 defeat against QPR in behind-closed-doors friendly... with first-team stars Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu in action ahead of title clash against Man City
22/03/24 09:08Mikel Arteta and Co have had just over a week of preparation time ahead of next Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City in what could be a title-deciding match at the Etihad.Thomas Partey ready to return for Arsenal after five months out due to thigh injury... with midfielder set to be named in squad for Monday's clash against Sheffield United
29/02/24 16:55Mikel Arteta is set to welcome Thomas Partey back to his Arsenal squad for the first time since October for the clash with Sheffield United on Monday evening.DANNY MURPHY: Fearless Declan Rice deserves a standing ovation for adapting his game at Arsenal, and he's my signing of the season!
10/02/24 22:30DANNY MURPHY: Rice has been Arsenal's best player, which is hugely impressive given the quality that Mikel Arteta already possessed in the Gunners dressing room.Arsenal send scouts to AFCON to watch 20-year-old wonderkid from Ivory Coast... with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his squad ahead of Premier League title pursuit
29/01/24 10:08Arsenal have sent scouts to the Africa Cup of Nations to watch their potential next recruit in action.Thomas Partey back in training as the Arsenal midfielder closes in on a return after three months out with thigh injury in major boost for Mikel Arteta's side
25/01/24 16:37The Ghana international hasn't played since October after undergoing surgery to cure a long-term thigh problem. He has been limited to just five appearances so far this season.Arsenal handed major boost with Thomas Partey set to return to action THIS MONTH after not playing since October due to a thigh injury
10/01/24 19:08SAMI MOKBEL: Partey had to miss the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana due to the injury, although it is understood medics for club and country have maintained good dialogue.Mikel Arteta admits losing Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey to injury has been a 'huge blow' to Arsenal's season... as the Gunners boss reveals both players are still 'far from training with the team'
06/01/24 11:05The Gunners boss added that despite missing key players through injury, he will ensure his players are playing to their strengths as they look to bounce back,Mikel Arteta says he relishes games against Liverpool due to his Everton connections... and calls on the Emirates faithful to create a hostile atmosphere for Sunday's FA Cup clash
05/01/24 22:54SAMI MOKBEL: Having spent six years on Merseyside, Arteta is familiar with the sentiment. He knows what it's like to exist in the shadow of the red half across Stanley Park.Mikel Arteta insists it is 'a possibility' Arsenal don't sign anyone this month despite their stuttering title challenge... as he claims the Gunners must 'make the most of what we have'
05/01/24 14:41The Gunners lost back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season over the festive period, as they were downed by West Ham and Fulham .Arsenal fans desperately want a new striker in January, but defeat at Fulham again showed they are indisputably short in defence and it's clear what position Mikel Arteta will have on his New Year's wish list
31/12/23 16:48ISAAN KHAN AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: A centre forward tops the New Year's wish list for many Arsenal supporters and you can see why. Yet another area sticks out with even more urgency.ULTIMATE TRANSFER WINDOW GUIDE: The January window is open... so what does YOUR club want, who do they like and who will they go for as Chelsea and United look set to be busy
31/12/23 08:48Mail Sport's Simon Jones presents our comprehensive guide of what players each of the Premier League clubs could look to bring in this January.Mikel Arteta insists he's ready to go window shopping to stay ahead in the title race... as Arsenal's mounting injury list leaves his side 'really short' of options and needing players
27/12/23 22:30ISAAN KHAN: Arsenal can reclaim top spot after an impressive start to the season and look set for another strong title challenge but Mikel Arteta still wants to strengthen his squad in January.Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to act quick in the January transfer window... as the Gunners boss admits his team 'are really short' ahead of West Ham clash
27/12/23 16:54Mikel Arteta has implored Arsenal's hierarchy to act quickly in January if the right player emerges as he feels his team 'are really short', with Tomiyasu, Partey, Timber and Vieira all out injured.Mikel Arteta insists Thomas Partey is still ABSENT from training despite rumours he had returned... as the Arsenal boss addresses whether the Ghanaian will be back before the Africa Cup of Nations
27/12/23 16:04Rumours had circulated that Thomas Partey had returned to training and was in contention to make his first Premier League appearance since their 1-0 victory against Man City on October 8.Liverpool will lose star man Mohamed Salah, Man United may be without first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana and Nottingham Forest could miss SIX players... how will the Africa Cup of Nations impact the Premier League?
24/12/23 20:00The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place between January 13 and February 11. Mail Sport assesses which Premier League players could be at the tournament.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal target Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz as replacement for Thomas Partey in January... and Ange Postecoglou could be reunited with one of his former Celtic signings
28/11/23 06:49The January transfer window is just over a month away and a number of Premier League clubs will be busy this winter as they hope to strengthen already solid platforms or solve key issues.Martin Odegaard boost for Arsenal as midfielder on track to return against Brentford after missing the last three games because of concussion
23/11/23 20:25Martin Odegaard is expected to be available for Arsenal's clash against Brentford after missing Arsenal's previous three matches with concussion and hip issues.Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva offers advice to Gunners as they consider signing a midfielder in January due to Thomas Partey's injury issues
20/11/23 17:28The Gunners have been hit by a number of injuries over the first few months of the season and fans are certainly expecting some action in the upcoming window.Martin Odegaard could make his return against Brentford after missing the last three games because of concussion... as Arsenal target Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz to bolster their midfield options
14/11/23 17:55SAMI MOKBEL: Martin Odegaard is expected to be available for Arsenal's clash against Brentford after missing Arsenal's previous three matches with concussion and hip issues.Arsenal will consider signing a midfielder in January after Thomas Partey injury blow... but will be on a tight budget after near £200m summer splurge
09/11/23 18:00The Gunners had been expected to seek a new forward in January - with Ivan Toney the priority target - but there are major concerns that Partey will miss a significant chunk of the season.Thomas Partey 'has told Arsenal that he wants to leave the club in January' amid Juventus interest... but Ghana international 'will hold out for more options in England and Spain'
07/11/23 16:12Partey, 30, was closely linked with a move away from north London during the summer window and was sought after by Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.Arsenal want striker Gabriel Jesus to miss Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after missing last three games for the Gunners with a hamstring injury
06/11/23 17:47Arsenal want Gabriel Jesus to miss Brazil's World Cup qualifiers versus Colombia and Argentina later this month.Mikel Arteta admits he is 'worried' by Emile Smith Rowe's knee problem after midfielder missed Arsenal's loss to West Ham in the Carabao Cup as Gunners face injury crisis
02/11/23 06:37The midfielder made his first Premier League start of the season on Saturday as the Gunners thrashed Sheffield United 5-0, but was not in the squad for the clash against the Hammers.Mikel Arteta admits Thomas Partey's fitness is a 'big concern' after reports claimed the Arsenal star could be ruled out until December with hamstring injury
31/10/23 16:25The Ghanaian missed just seven games in five years at Atletico Madrid but has been plagued with issues since joining Arsenal in 2020 - sitting out 53 fixtures for club and country in that time.Martin Odegaard is 'carrying a little thing that has not been very comfortable' claims Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as his absence from the squad provokes injury worries for Gunners
28/10/23 19:32Mikel Arteta has revealed that captain Martin Odegaard is 'carrying a little thing that has not been comfortable' after the Nordic midfielder was absent from the starting XI on Saturday.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Thomas Partey will be sidelined 'for a few weeks' after picking up muscle injury in final training session before midweek win over Sevilla... and Gabriel Jesus is set for a spell out too
27/10/23 12:45Brazil star Jesus suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday.Gary Neville insists Liverpool are more likely to win the Premier League than Spurs as they possess 'outstanding' Klopp and Alisson... but are a holding midfielder away from really challenging Arsenal and Man City
09/10/23 15:48Gary Neville has inisisted that Liverpool are more likely to win the Premier League than Tottenham , but they are in need of a holding midfielder to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City .Declan Rice blames Arsenal's shock Champions League defeat on 'missing BIG chances' as Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz fluff their lines in Lens - but he insists his side are just 'warming up' ahead of Sunday's Man City clash
04/10/23 07:06Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard and Takehiro Tomiyasu were among those who squandered great opportunities as Arsenal lost 2-1 against Lens on Tuesday night.Arsenal hit by FIVE-HOUR travel delay ahead of Lens clash due to storm at Luton Airport with Mikel Arteta forced to cancel pre-match press conference
03/10/23 00:07Arsenal's preparations for the Champions League group stage clash at Lens took a hit with the squad left stuck at Luton Airport for five hours due to bad weather on Monday afternoon.Injured Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard join big guns on the sidelines - while Bukayo Saka's also struggling... with Mikel Arteta short of options and a whiff of an Arsenal injury crisis
24/09/23 18:43SAMI MOKBEL: Someone call a doctor and send them directly to Arsenal. Arteta's options are rapidly diminishing; Rice and Trossard the latest to join an injury list that is burgeoning.Antonio Conte and Nuno's sides rolled over in recent years, while Andre Villas-Boas was hit for five... Spurs managers have endured nightmare first trips to Arsenal, so can Ange Postecoglou fare any better?
24/09/23 09:41Ange Postecoglou has endured a dream start to his Spurs reign and heads into his first north London derby with optimism as they travel to Arsenal on Sunday, but the history books offer glum reading.David Raya's selection begins the battle to be Mikel Arteta's No 1, Fabio Vieira justifies his start over Havertz and the Gunners show patience... THREE THINGS WE LEARNED from Arsenal's 1-0 win over Everton
18/09/23 10:06ISSAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta had chosen the match to tinker with his starting line-up with David Raya and Fabio Vieira notable inclusions in place of Aaron Ramsdale and Kai Havertz.Mikel Arteta reveals he PLAYED in Arsenal's training matches this week amid low squad numbers claiming he 'did a few slide tackles but didn't injure anyone', as the Spaniard ranks his side's start to the Premier League season
17/09/23 12:03The north London outfit are set to re-start their league campaign at Goodison Park earlier today, after having claimed three wins from four this season with the side fifth in the table.Mikel Arteta says Arenal must be wary of Gabriel Magalhaes' injury that he picked up on Brazil duty but plays down concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of Everton clash
16/09/23 06:26Gabriel had been a surprising omission from Arteta's team sheets, with the Spaniard choosing Thomas Partey at right back with Ben White partnering William Saliba in the middle.Juventus 'targeting Arsenal star Thomas Partey as replacement for Paul Pogba if French midfielder is banned for failing a drugs test'
13/09/23 20:07The France midfielder, 30, has been provisionally suspended and could be banned from football for as long as four years after testing positive for testosterone.Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey set to miss at least six weeks after suffering a muscular injury in training - with the club hopeful he will return after the October international break
04/09/23 09:12SAMI MOKBEL: The Ghana international pulled up on Thursday and has undergone a series of tests to determine the extent of the damage.Thomas Partey is set to be out for 'a while', Ghana FA confirm, after the Arsenal star picked up an injury in training... with the midfielder OUT of clash with Manchester United
03/09/23 13:46Thomas Partey will Arsenal's clash with Manchester United today, after the Ghana FA confirmed he'll miss this month's internationals through injury.ROB DRAPER: Arsenal were superb last season so why is Arteta fiddling with his team? Because he knows that with analysts poring over every detail, the Gunners MUST evolve or die
02/09/23 21:31ROB DRAPER: Why mess with a winning team? The answer lies partly in the fallacy of that statement: Arsenal finished five points behind Man City and have to improve. Evolve or die is the mantra.Arsenal's Kai Havertz situation isn't helping and is a problem for boss Mikel Arteta, says Chris Sutton - but he adds 'very NEGATIVE Arsenal fans' are 'deeply unfair' on him on It's All Kicking Off podcast
31/08/23 21:00Kai Havertz has endured a tricky start, which Sutton pointed out to Mail Sport football editor Ian Ladyman on the brand new podcast 'It's All Kicking Off'.Mikel Arteta confirms Thomas Partey will STAY at Arsenal next season and remain 'a super important player' with the Ghana midfielder targeted by Saudi Arabia
21/07/23 23:49ISAAN KHAN IN NEW JERSEY: Partey has been subject to much transfer speculation, including offers from Saudi Arabia, heightened by his late arrival to the US touring squad.TRANSFER GOSSIP: David de Gea 'rejects chance to replace Andre Onana at Inter Milan' after leaving Man United, while Arsenal and Tottenham are set to battle for Premier League midfielder
21/07/23 05:47The Premier League season is now just over three weeks away and the pressure is growing on teams to get their squads into shape so they can hit the ground running.Arsenal star Thomas Partey targeted by Al-Ahli as Saudi Pro League side continue Premier League recruitment drive with Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin set to sign
20/07/23 15:56SIMON JONES: Al Ahli are continuing their Premier League recruitment drive this summer by targeting Arsenal defensive midfielder Thomas Partey as well as Fulham boss Marco Silva.Man United legend Dwight Yorke urges club to rival Chelsea for highly-rated midfielder this summer - but offers Arsenal star as a cheaper alternative for Erik ten Hag
12/07/23 14:43However, the Blues have found Caicedo particularly difficult to prise away from Stamford Bridge with a dogged Brighton determined to receive a fee in excess of £100m.Granit Xhaka was on his way out of Arsenal in 2019, stripped of the captaincy and the most-hated player at the club... 153 games later, he departs a fan favourite after a rollercoaster seven years - so how has he turned things around?
07/07/23 20:33Granit Xhaka's fall had been shocking, explosive and seemingly irreversible, but now with his move to Bayer Leverkusen confirmed, he departs a hero, beloved more than ever by supporters.Emile Smith Rowe is shining for England at U21 Euros after failing to start a single game in a miserable season... as Mikel Arteta plots a summer midfield overhaul, his Arsenal future is far from certain
26/06/23 17:00Emile Smith Rowe had just cracked a brilliant strike into the bottom corner and with that decisive swing of his right boot a whole load of frustration seemed to vanish. Frustration that has grown all season.Thomas Partey agrees personal terms with Juventus over £17m move from Arsenal after snubbing Saudi Arabia offers, with Massimiliano Allegri a big fan of the midfielder
22/06/23 19:11Juventus had wanted to sign the Ghanaian international midfielder two years ago, but had been unable to pursue a deal due to the high asking price demanded by Arsenal.Juventus will challenge 'Saudi Arabia for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey' as they ask to remain 'informed' on any developments as the Gunners look to cash-in amid midfield rebuild
22/06/23 15:15Juventus have reportedly asked Arsenal to keep them 'informed' on any developments for Thomas Partey as the Serie A side consider making an offer for the experienced midfielder.Arsenal and Thomas Partey's representatives 'are negotiating the midfielder's potential summer exit', with the 30-year-old 'attracting interest from Saudi Arabian clubs'
21/06/23 06:09Having been a mainstay in the Arsenal midfield for much of the campaign, Partey lost form in the run-in as his side faltered in the title race and he was replaced in the team by Jorginho.Arsenal are ready to listen to offers for Thomas Partey, with the Ghanaian likely to be surplus to requirements as Mikel Arteta re-shapes his midfield
18/06/23 22:31Arsenal are ready to listen to offers for midfielder Thomas Partey, who is attracting enquiries, as Mikel Arteta re-shapes his midfield.Liverpool are given boost in their pursuit of Alexis Mac Allister with a 'mechanism in his contract' providing hope that a deal can be reached with Brighton this summer... while future of Moises Caicedo is also 'not a foregone conclusion'
09/05/23 17:02Liverpool have been strongly linked with the Argentina World Cup winner, who has shone for a Seagulls side pushing for a European place as we enter the final throes of the season.Gabriel gets just TWO out of 10 in brutal L'Equipe ratings after his 'nightmare' evening against Man City with Arsenal's Rob Holding and Thomas Partey also panned... but brilliant Kevin De Bruyne almost gets top marks!
27/04/23 11:47Mikel Arteta's team crashed 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium to a City side inspired by Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland in a major blow to their title ambitions.It's Haal kicking off! Erling Haaland and Ben White clash as tempers spill over at full-time after Man City thrashed Arsenal 4-1 to take a giant step towards retaining their Premier League title
27/04/23 00:10Man City ran out 4-1 winners against leaders Arsenal in a dominant victory, that saw several flash points at the Etihad as the title race seemingly swerved strongly in the hosts' direction .'He's rash and makes mad, wild decisions': Rio Ferdinand takes aim at Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes after conceding a costly penalty at West Ham and suggests Mikel Arteta could lose trust in him after 'rush of blood'
18/04/23 08:46Rio Ferdinand has slammed Arsenal defender Gabrel Magalhaes for making 'mad and wild decisions' after the Brazilian conceded a costly penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with West Ham.'Join us in celebration of United's loss': Arsenal star Thomas Partey mocks Erik ten Hag's side after Newcastle beat them at St James' Park to leapfrog them into third - while the Gunners enjoy a 22-POINT gap to their old rivals
04/04/23 12:14And while Arsenal are on a seven-game winning run in the league, United's third successive league game without victory has seen the Magpies leap-frog Erik ten Hag's side to take third place.Mikel Arteta allays surgery fears and is 'hopeful' William Saliba returns from his back injury this season... while Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey are both ready to bolster side against Leeds
31/03/23 14:27Mikel Arteta is hopeful William Saliba's back injury will not rule him out for the rest of the season - but the Arsenal boss confirmed the defender will miss Saturday's visit of Leeds.Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of William Saliba and Thomas Partey, while Eddie Nketiah is closing in on a return for the league leaders: The latest team news ahead of the Gunners' Premier League clash with Leeds
28/03/23 13:57Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of a few key players heading into the showdown as the Gunners look to extend their lead at the top.Arsenal send club physio to Ghana with Thomas Partey in desperate bid to ensure key midfielder avoids injury on international duty so he can stay fit for Premier League title race
23/03/23 10:48The Ghana star, 29, is expected to face Angola in back-to-back matches on March 23 and 27 as qualifying for the African Cup of Nations continues.Ian Wright claims Arsenal cannot lose Thomas Partey 'for any amount of time' as the influential midfielder prepares for international duty with Ghana... after the title chasers lost Takehiro Tomiyasu for the rest of the season
21/03/23 20:32Ian Wright believes influential midfielder Thomas Partey is the one player Arsenal cannot afford to lose to injury as Mikel Arteta's side close in on the Premier League title.'Rest well Christian Atsu': Thomas Partey dedicates his goal in Arsenal's thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Bournemouth to his former Ghana team-mate, after he tragically passed away in Turkey earthquakes last month
04/03/23 19:21Thomas Partey has dedicated his goal during Arsenal's thrilling 3-2 come back win against Bournemouth to his former Ghana teammate Christian Atsu.Reiss Nelson's LAST GASP stunner seals incredible 3-2 comeback for Premier League leaders as Mikel Arteta's men come from two goals down to seal victory and maintain their five-point advantage
04/03/23 17:01GEORGE BOND AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: The first nine seconds were historic, the last nine euphoric. The shellshock of conceding after 9.11 seconds goal took 97 minutes to wear off.Thomas Partey is still a doubt to start Arsenal's crucial Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitting the 29-year-old 'needs to get the rhythm' after returning from his thigh injury
28/02/23 09:47The Ghanaian midfielder had faced a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury but finally made his return to action as a substitute against Leicester on the weekend.Jadon Sancho's best position isn't on the wing, Sean Dyche WILL keep Everton up and Darwin Nunez is justifying his £85m Liverpool move at last - 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the Premier League
20/02/23 16:10The weekend brought with it stunning results, a comeback Arsenal win, and more positive signs for Arsenal. Sportsmail looks at ten things we learnt from the Premier League.Thomas Partey is expected to MISS tonight's top-of-the-table crunch tie with Man City after picking up a muscular problem... with Jorginho potentially set to make his first start for the Gunners alongside Granit Xhaka
15/02/23 16:50The 29-year-old, a crucial part of Mikel Arteta's side, has suffered a muscular problem. He trained with his team-mates on Tuesday but is now set to miss the top-of-the-table battle.Kieran Trippier insists Declan Rice is better than Thomas Partey AND Casemiro, as he hails his 'incredible' England team-mate... with the West Ham midfielder linked with a summer move to Arsenal or Man United
07/02/23 20:00Rice has entered the final 18 months of his contract at West Ham, and is attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.Mikel Arteta confirms Thomas Partey will undergo an MRI scan on injury that forced him off in defeat by Man City, with the Arsenal boss admitting they are ready to move in the transfer market as Moises Caicedo pushes to leave Brighton
28/01/23 00:46Partey has been a vital part of an Arsenal side that are five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but has a history of injury issues and his latest blow could spell disaster for the Gunners.Inverted full-backs, ball-playing goalkeepers and an adaptation of the 'David Silva role'... how 'student' Mikel Arteta learnt from Pep Guardiola to turn Arsenal into Man City's title rivals as they face off in the FA Cup
27/01/23 14:28With Arsenal's success and Arteta's experience under the City boss, there have been several parallels made between the sides over recent months regarding the way they play.Mikel Arteta should REST Thomas Partey and other 'key players' for their FA Cup clash with Man City, says Arsenal icon Ray Parlour, who insists the Gunners boss must prioritise the title race
27/01/23 14:19Ray Parlour thinks Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should be seriously considering resting Thomas Partey for Friday's FA Cup clash with Manchester City at the Etihad.Who is £17.5m Arsenal target Jakub Kiwior? The 22-year-old Polish star stands out in a battling La Spezia team, is a left-footed centre-back and can provide much-needed cover for Thomas Partey in defensive midfield
20/01/23 15:03Arsenal are reportedly edging closer to secure a deal for Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior. But who is the relatively unheard of Poland international that is set for a winter move to The Emirates?Ian Wright insists Arsenal 'have a very good chance' of winning the Premier League if Saka, Odegaard and Partey avoid injuries... but the Gunners legend admits it will be 'tough' to keep them all fit
04/01/23 08:53Mikel Arteta's Gunners are currently sitting top of the league table with a staggering eight-point lead over favourites Manchester City - despite being held to a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United.Ghana fans slam Arsenal star Thomas Partey as a 'TRAITOR' for swapping his shirt with their arch-enemy Luis Suarez after BOTH nations were knocked out of the World Cup in draw with Uruguay
03/12/22 10:27With both teams still in the running to qualify, the game had added spice following Suarez's infamous handball on the goal-line that led to Ghana being eliminated from the 2010 World Cup.'We practised that a lot': Martin Odegaard admits Thomas Partey's wonder-strike in the North London Derby against Tottenham came straight from the training ground
02/10/22 13:55The Ghana international put the Gunners ahead inside of twenty minutes, arriving on the edge of the box to curl in a stunning 25-yard strike that Hugo Lloris had no chance of reaching.'Pure leadership!': Arsenal fans hail 'flourishing' Granit Xhaka for pulling Arsenal team-mates together for a huddle to re-focus after Thomas Partey's stunner gives them the lead in the north London derby vs Tottenham
01/10/22 12:20The Switzerland midfielder was quick to summon his fellow Gunners players in a show of leadership that has lead to many supporters suggesting he is the true leader in the Arsenal dressing room.
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- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
- Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
- The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
- Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
- Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
- Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
- 'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
- Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
- Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
- Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
- Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
- Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
- Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
- Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
- Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
- Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
- Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
- New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
- Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
- Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
- Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
- MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
- Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
- Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
- Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
- Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
- Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
- EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
- Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
- The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
- Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
- Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
- 'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
- Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
- 'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
- Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
- Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match