Why Andrea Berta insisted on Arsenal signing La Liga gem

Arsenal’s 250 million pound summer spending spree grabbed the headlines, but sporting director Andrea Berta’s quiet insistence on signing Cristhian Mosquera may prove the club’s most significant piece of business. The 21-year-old defender arrived from Valencia for just 13 million pounds, with Berta urging the board to act as the Spaniard entered the final year […] The post Why Andrea Berta insisted on Arsenal signing La Liga gem first appeared on ArsenalNews.co.uk.

“They are one of the favourites” Athletic Club manager puts Arsenal under pressure

Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has added to the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their opening Champions League fixture by suggesting that the Gunners are among the leading contenders to win the competition this season. Arsenal will travel to Spain this week to face Athletic in what promises to be an intriguing opening encounter. The […] The post “They are one of the favourites” Athletic Club manager puts Arsenal under pressure appeared first on Just Arsenal News.

Arsenal without 5 players for Athletic Bilbao game

Arsenal begin their Champions League campaign against Athletic Bilbao on the road tomorrow. The Gunners picked up a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday. It was a perfect response after the disappointing 1-0 loss at Liverpool before the international break. Arsenal will now be aiming to build momentum with back-to-back […] The post Arsenal without 5 players for Athletic Bilbao game first appeared on ArsenalNews.co.uk.

How did Arsenal’s loanees perform at the weekend?

Arsenal decided to send out a number of players on loan during the recent transfer window, with the motivations behind those moves varying from case to case. Some required opportunities to secure valuable minutes on the pitch, while others no longer appeared to have a place in the long-term plans of the club. With Mikel […] The post How did Arsenal’s loanees perform at the weekend? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.

Arteta makes Champions League vow before Athletic Club match

Arsenal will begin their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night when they face Athletic Bilbao at San Mames, with Mikel Arteta urging his players to build on last season’s progress in Europe. The Gunners reached the semi-finals last term, only to fall narrowly to Paris Saint-Germain, and the manager believes the experience has given his […] The post Arteta makes Champions League vow before Athletic Club match first appeared on ArsenalNews.co.uk.

Expect rotation, debuts and a youngster to start against Bilbao

Arsenal and Barcelona weigh moves for 19yo Benedetti

Palmeiras defender Luiz Gustavo Benedetti is on the radar of top European clubs, with Barcelona and Arsenal closely tracking the 19-year-old’s progress.

“It was insane,” Declan Rice discusses interacting with Arsenal’s fans

During the summer, Arsenal undertook an extensive tour outside England as part of their pre-season preparations for the new campaign. The Gunners visited Singapore, Hong Kong, and several other locations, taking the opportunity to meet with supporters beyond their domestic fan base. The Arsenal brand is one of the most recognisable in world football, boasting […] The post “It was insane,” Declan Rice discusses interacting with Arsenal’s fans appeared first on Just Arsenal News.

Arsenal keeper David Raya makes massive Champions League statement

David Raya believes Arsenal have the confidence and drive to fight for Champions League glory this season. The Spanish goalkeeper spoke ahead of Arsenal’s opening match against Athletic Club on Tuesday night. Raya, who turned 30 on Monday, said the team wants to build on their last campaign. The Gunners reached the semi-finals last season […] The post Arsenal keeper David Raya makes massive Champions League statement first appeared on ArsenalNews.co.uk.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!

Tuesday the 16th of September sees the Mighty Cannon in action against Athletic de Bilboa, in our first Champions League match of this season. Kick of is 18.45pm Central European time (17.45 BST) at the San Mames Stadium, Bilbao. So as the leaves start to turn into variegated colours and the horse chestnuts start to […]

Pundit has noticed one thing Viktor Gyokeres does just like Erling Haaland

Will Gyokeres become our answer to Haaland? 👀

Odegaard, Saka, Saliba - Arsenal injury news and return dates before Athletic Bilbao fixture

Arsenal kick off their their 2025/26 Champions League campaign on Tuesday evening as they travel to Athletic Bilbao but the Gunners could potentially be without a number of key players

Pundit says ‘technical’ Arsenal star is actually like Bernardo Silva

A glowing comparison...

Every word Mikel Arteta said on Athletic Club, Odegaard and White injuries and Saliba return

Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of Arsenal's match against Athletic Club and football.london have every word, including the latest injury news

Arsenal coach works with Saudi Arabia over international breaks

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover helped the Saudi Arabian national team over the international break, and he's set to do so again in October.

Arsenal vs Athletic Club Injury News: 7 Players Ruled Out With 3 In Doubt

Arsenal could be without up to six players for their Champions League clash against Athletic Club on Tuesday.  The Gunners will begin their Champions League campaign with a trip to Bilbao to face Athletic Club on Tuesday night, hoping to get the competition off to a good start. They come off a 3-0 win against […] The post Arsenal vs Athletic Club Injury News: 7 Players Ruled Out With 3 In Doubt first appeared on Gooner News.

UEFA rule forces Arsenal to make a change before the Bilbao game

Arsenal will be aiming to secure all three points when they face Athletic Club in their midweek Champions League fixture. This marks the Gunners’ first game in Europe’s premier competition this season, and they are widely regarded as one of the teams capable of winning the tournament. The club reached the semi-final in the previous […] The post UEFA rule forces Arsenal to make a change before the Bilbao game appeared first on Just Arsenal News.

Every word from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Athletic Bilbao press conference

Arsenal arrived in Bilbao earlier this evening, and Mikel Arteta was immediately thrust in front of the media to preview tomorrow’s Champions League opener at San Mames. The manager touched on team news, the experience garnered from last season’s run to the competition’s semi-finals and what he expects from Ernesto Valverde’s side, who the Gunners […] The post Every word from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Athletic Bilbao press conference appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Saliba call, Hincapie debut, Norgaard and Martinelli roles - Arsenal line-ups vs Athletic Club

football.london's writers debate how Arsenal could line-up to face Athletic Club in the Champions League on Tuesday night with big calls to be made on William Saliba and Piero Hincapie

Athletic Club legend says there’s one reason why Arsenal could lose Champions League opener

Excited for the return of the Champions League?