Arsenal battled to a tumultuous 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night to keep the tie alive. It looked like the Gunners may take a lead into the second leg when Bukayo Saka’s early goal went in. But a calamitous 20 minute spell saw Bayern go ahead. Arsenal nullified Bayern’s second half threat and equalised through Leandro Trossard. A late penalty for Saka probably should’ve been given, but as it stands it’s all square. Rate the players Here’s how I rated the players: David Raya – 5 Ben White – 7 William Saliba – 5 Gabriel – 6 Jakub Kiwior – 4 Jorginho – 5 Martin Odegaard – 7 De ..read more

Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with a convincing win over Brighton on Saturday night, an opponent that has previously often proved to be a stumbling block. Arsenal missed some presentable chances early on, but Bukayo Saka’s spot kick sent them on their way to three goals and a crucial three points. Rate the players Here’s how I rated the players: David Raya – 7 Ben White – 8 William Saliba – 7 Gabriel – 7 Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6 Jorginho – 7 Martin Odegaard – 7 Declan Rice – 8 Kai Havertz – 9 Bukayo Saka – 8 Gabriel Jesus – 7 Men of the match: I have to go for Kai Havertz ..read more

All of this article is better shown and communicated by video, so I put together a 12-minute video to showcase it. Have a watch below and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you enjoyed it. For those of you who still prefer a good read, I’ve summarised the video in written content below. Below, a graphic of how Arsenal planned to / did line-up for much of 2023. Arsenal lent heavily on the inversion of Zinchenko and that meant Gabriel playing as LCB, White sitting a bit deeper and a box midfield forming. As Rice adjusted to a new team a position, the early stages of this season saw ..read more

Earlier this month, transfer oracle David Ornstein revealed Arsenal were targeting a striker in the summer. He listed three names, Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) and Evan Ferguson (Brighton). In evaluating who Arsenal should sign as their striker in the summer, comparing Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, and Evan Ferguson requires a comprehensive look at several key factors: availability, link-up play, goal-scoring ability, ceiling potential, versatility, and price. Each player brings unique strengths and weaknesses to the table, making this decision a complex o ..read more

PB (@OliPriceBates) is back to talk how boss Mikel Arteta should manage the squad ahead of a busy April and May, thoughts on the Champions League draw and route to Wembley, and also weighing up reported targets Viktor Gyokeres, Evan Ferguson and Benjamin Sesko. Sign up to the free newsletter here  You can also find, listen and subscribe to us on Apple and Spotify. Or, hop over to YouTube to see the visuals! The post Podcast: Arsenal’s CL draw, returning players and summer striker targets appeared first on Fresh Arsenal ..read more

  Jakub Kiwor is Arsenal’s cleanest player this season, committing just three fouls and drawing one during the three full matches he has played He is the eighth cleanest player in the Premier League, and 50th in Europe Crystal Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne is the Premier League’s cleanest player Burnley’s Mike Trésor and West Ham’s Angelo Ogbonna are the only players on average to not commit a single foul per 90 mins Christian Eriksen is the only player in the top 10 to have received a yellow car ..read more

In the perpetual quest for excellence and competitive edge, Arsenal are rumoured to be on the prowl for striking reinforcements this summer. While the Brazilian sensation Neto remains a tantalising prospect, Arsenal’s gaze may well shift towards other Premier League forwards, each bringing a unique blend of skills and promise to the table. Here’s a closer look at three alternative forwards who could don the iconic red and white next season. Alexander Isak: High potential, injury concerns Alexander Isak’s journey at Newcastle has been a tale of unfulfilled potential marred by injury setbacks ..read more

Arsenal made it to the last eight of the Champions League for the first time in 14 years after winning a penalty shootout on Tuesday night. The Gunners were nervy and not at their best throughout, but a brilliant piece of artistry from Martin Odegaard was finished by Leandro Trossard to level the tie. The second half saw very few chances, as Arsenal had a goal ruled out for a slight pull. Extra time was equally as dull, but in the shootout Arsenal showed their quality. David Raya stepping up and saving two penalties whilst the Gunners netted all of them. Rate the players Here’s how I rate ..read more

Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League ahead of their rivals clashing on Sunday. The Gunners took an early lead through a Declan Rice header, but after an Aaron Ramsdale mistake on the verge of half time, Arsenal had to work hard in the second half to regain the lead. Finally the breakthrough came just minutes from time when Kai Havertz nodded in Rate the players Here’s how I rated the players: Aaron Ramsdale – 5 Ben White – 9 William Saliba – 6 Gabriel – 6 Jakub Kiwior – 6 Jorginho – 6 Martin Odegaard – 7 Declan Rice – 8 Kai Havertz – 8 Bukayo Saka – 7 Leandro Trossard – 6 Men of ..read more

Arsenal put on another show in the Premier League on Monday night with a more than convincing victory over Sheffield United. The Gunners made it three massive wins away from home in a row. Following their flurry of goals against West Ham and Burnley, Mikel Arteta’s men were at it again with a demolition job in Sheffield, scoring five in the first half. Rate the players Here’s how I rated the players: David Raya – 8 Ben White – 9 William Saliba – 8 Gabriel – 8 Jakub Kiwior – 9 Jorginho – 8 Martin Odegaard – 9 Declan Rice – 9 Kai Havertz – 10 Bukayo Saka – 9 Gabriel Martinelli – 9 Men of th ..read more