Arsenal "cannot win the title" this season after Mikel Arteta prioritised signing Mikel Merino over a striker in the summer, according to Jamie Carragher.
Arsenal fans conceded the title after throwing away a two-goal lead against Aston Villa and many called Mikel Arteta out for what they believe to be the "biggest mistake of his career". After beating Spurs 2-1 in the North London derby on Wednesday, Arsenal were 2-0 up after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz.
Arsenal have been saying for a long time that they've been confident about signing Martin Zubimendi in summer 2025.
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Martin Zubimendi, according to reports. Notorious transfer guru Fabrizio Romano and the Daily Mail are reporting that the Gunners have struck a deal for the midfielder, who will join in the summer. Arsenal have reportedly triggered the €60m (£50m/$61.5m) release clause in Zubimendi's contract.
Arsenal host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League needing a win to ensure they're in contention for a top eight finish and that coveted round of 16 bye.
Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are “actively” looking to identify targets in the January transfer window as he admits the side “ideally need some help”. The Arsenal manager said his opinion on the situation was “clear” after losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Arsenal blew a two-goal lead and their Premier League title hopes took an almighty hit as Aston Villa fought their way to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta sanctioned the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino who have made only a limited impact so far, with Carragher particularly skeptical about the decision to recruit the Spain midfielder.
THE 10 men of Arsenal overcame the 12, and then 11, of Wolves to keep their title challenge alive with a Riccardo Calafiori winner. That is how it must feel for Mikel Arteta, his players, every
RICCARDO CALAFIORI scored the winner for Arsenal over Wolves in a hugely controversial clash which saw BOTH teams down to 10 men. Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off for Arsenal for a farcical trip 90
Arsenal must return to winning ways in the Premier League as they travel to take on Wolves this afternoon. The Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead last weekend as they were held to a draw by Aston Villa, further denting their title hopes. Arsenal sit six points behind leaders Liverpool having played a game more.