Arsenal
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Ezri Konsa move explained as Arsenal address defence
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal needed another defender, with Ezri Konsa's £51m move from Aston Villa driven by injuries in the back line and Saka's praise.
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Arsenal's Kenan Yildiz pursuit is getting more complicated by the week
Kenan Yildiz remains an Arsenal target, but Juventus want upwards of £60m and swap talk involving Gabriel Martinelli is still speculative.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Ezri Konsa deal puts Arsenal into a deadline-driven defensive scramble
Ezri Konsa is close to Arsenal in a £51m move, with a Thursday medical and a 12pm registration deadline before Friday night.
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Arsenal are Premier League prediction favourites again
BBC and Standard Sport prediction pieces back Arsenal to retain the Premier League title, with 25 of 28 BBC pundits siding with them.
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Ezri Konsa one step from Arsenal after £51million deal is agreed
Arsenal have agreed a £51million-plus-add-ons deal for Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with a Thursday medical and Saliba, Timber sidelined.
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Arsenal title defence still hinges on open-play creation
Arsenal’s title defence still has an open-play creativity issue, and Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard’s fitness could change that.
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Vinicius Junior contract talks stall as Real Madrid set a summer deadline
Real Madrid want Vinicius Junior to sign this summer as wage talks stall, with Arsenal and four other Premier League clubs kept informed.
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Piero Hincapie stays at Arsenal despite Real Madrid interest
Arsenal have made Piero Hincapie's move permanent and will not sell, despite Real Madrid's interest in another centre-back this summer.
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Arsenal agree free transfer for Illan Meslier as goalkeeper depth signing
Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer after completing a medical, with the former Leeds goalkeeper expected to be third choice.
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Angus Gunn and Manchester United's goalkeeper reshuffle
Manchester United's reported Angus Gunn interest looks like a low-cost goalkeeper reshuffle, with Senne Lammens established as No.1 and André Onana plus
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Richard Masters blasts Fifa over World Cup sell-off plan
Richard Masters blasted Fifa over its abandoned World Cup stake plan, backed calls for reform, and questioned the Balogun red-card review process.
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Premier League set-piece takers to watch in 2026-27
Premier League set-piece takers are coming into focus, with Arsenal and Manchester United offering the clearest penalties, free kicks and corners map.
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Victor Osimhen Arsenal link stays alive as Arteta weighs a late striker move
Arteta says Arsenal still need to strengthen, while Romano says there is nothing concrete with Galatasaray over Victor Osimhen yet.
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Christos Tzolis six assists put Arsenal's summer in focus
Christos Tzolis has six assists and one goal in six pre-season games for Arsenal, including two in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
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Arsenal title defence backed by Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney says Arsenal can run away with the Premier League title as the champions begin their defence, citing rival uncertainty and Arsenal's
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Viktor Gyokeres: Barcelona interest meets Arsenal resistance
Barcelona are circling Viktor Gyokeres, but Arsenal expect him to stay and no contact has been made between the clubs yet.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Arsenal vs Coventry preview: Arteta's midfield call
Arteta faces a selection dilemma before Arsenal vs Coventry, with Declan Rice short on minutes and Myles Lewis-Skelly pushing for another start.
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Martin Ødegaard says Arsenal want to win everything after Community Shield win
Martin Ødegaard said Arsenal want to win everything after beating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, while Arteta praised Christos Tzolis.
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Premier League competition tightened in the middle, but the bottom got harsher
BBC analysis shows Premier League competition tightened, with 13 teams on 40-60 points and second-bottom sides dropping to 22 points.