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      Arsenal player ratings: Odegaard only shining light as Declan Rice anonymous amid defensive horror show

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      ARSENAL lost 2-0 to Premier League rivals Manchester United following a disappointing performance in the US.The Gunners took on United at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and failed to replicate their dominant display against the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday.
      Arsenal lost 2-0 to Manchester United after a poor display in the USCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils opened the scoring in the half-hour mark with a powerful long-range shot by Bruno Fernandes that Aaron Ramsdale failed to hold onto.
      Gabriel Magalhaes and Takehiro Tomiyasu also took too long to close Fernandes down.
      United doubled their lead just seven minutes later when Gabriel lost possession in midfield and that allowed Jadon Sancho to break through and beat Ramsdale with a clinical finish.
      But who stood out and who struggled for Arsenal? SunSport’s Kostas Lianos rates every single player at MetLife Stadium:
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      AARON RAMSDALE – 4
      Couldn’t inspire the same level of confidence between the sticks like he did against the MLS All-Stars. Carries responsibility for Bruno Fernandes’ goal and didn’t save a single penalty.
      JURRIEN TIMBER – 5
      Very few moments of brilliance from the summer signing, who started at right-back. But Timber showed he could form a good partnership with Bukayo Saka down the wing.
      WILLIAM SALIBA – 5
      Struggled during Manchester United’s counter-attacks. Mikel Arteta would have expected more from his star centre-back.
      GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 2
      Carries responsibility for both goals as he failed to mark Fernandes during his run and was the one that gave the ball away before Jadon Sancho’s strike.
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      TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU – 3
      Struggled throughout the first half and was rightfully taken off at half-time. Also partly responsible for Fernandes’ goal as he didn’t mark him on time – was playing out of position at left-back, though.
      DECLAN RICE – 5
      Arsenal fans will be expecting much more from their club record signing this coming season. Failed to anchor the Gunners’ midfield and was mostly anonymous throughout the match – early days, though.
      KAI HAVERTZ – 5
      Also uninspiring, just like his other two fellow summer arrivals. Played on the left in midfield and couldn’t cause United any problems.
      MARTIN ODEGAARD – 6
      Probably the best of the worst, but not by much. Showed some moments of brilliance and almost got Arsenal back in the game with a clever through-ball from a free-kick only for Eddie Nketiah to miss from close range.
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      Arsenal’s star signing Declan Rice was largely anonymous against Man UtdCredit: Getty
      BUKAYO SAKA – 5
      Showed he could form a good partnership with Timber on the right flank. But was a far cry from his dominant performance against the All-Stars where he amassed two assists.
      GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 5
      Largely anonymous for Arsenal during both halves. Couldn’t create any significant dangers on the left for either United right-back.
      EDDIE NKETIAH – 4
      Had a perfect chance to put Arsenal back in the game when he missed from close range after a brilliant through pass by Odegaard. Will have to do a lot more to take Gabriel Jesus’ place.
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      KIERAN TIERNEY – 5
      Did better than Tomiyasu on the left but didn’t add any significant spark. Seems to be on his way out.
      Jurrien Timber started alongside fellow summer signing Rice and Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
      GABRIEL JESUS – 5
      Didn’t add anything significant after coming off the bench. But he doesn’t have to stress about his place in Arteta’s starting XI yet…
      BEN WHITE – 5
      Didn’t add much more in defence but kept United at bay. Far fewer leaks on the right than there were on the left during the second half.
      THOMAS PARTEY – 5
      Failed to inspire any confidence in midfield after his introduction during the second half. Partey’s future is still uncertain.
      JORGINHO – 5
      Nothing much from the midfielder. Jorginho and Partey failed to limit United’s attacks after their introduction in the second half and also didn’t push their team-mates forward.
      LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4
      Scored an incredible goal against the MLS All-Stars and dominated during Arsenal’s first game of their US tour. Couldn’t emulate any of that against United but came back from a knock he suffered against the All-Stars.
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      EMILE SMITH ROWE – 4
      Came on quite late and couldn’t set the game alight. Smith Rowe was largely anonymous after his introduction.
      FABIO VIEIRA – 4
      Struggled to keep United quiet, just like Partey and Jorginho. Didn’t do much to shield the back four and then missed a penalty for good measure. More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd fans absolutely baffled as they discover very bizarre rule change minutes before friendly

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal fans were left baffled after finding out there would be a penalty shootout regardless of the scoreline in their friendly.United and the Gunners faced off in a pre-season clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
      Arsenal and Manchester United fans were baffled with rule change before their friendlyCredit: AFP
      Arsenal and Man Utd had a penalty shootout after full time even though the match didn’t end in a drawCredit: Getty
      Fans were left stunned by the news as they stormed social media to expresses their shock.
      One fan tweeted: “But why?”
      Another posted: “Another reason why football should never be soccer.”
      A third wrote: “So if Arsenal wins at fulltime, and Man Utd wins penalty shootout.. who will be winners?”
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      This fan said: “Welcome to USA.”
      And that one stated: “USA does things different.”
      However, it turned out that the shootout was nothing to do with the match being held in the United States.
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      In fact, managers Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag made the decision in order for their players to hone their skills from the spot in front of a capacity crowd.
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      But United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana did not get to showcase his penalty-saving abilities in the US.
      The Red Devils announced the £47million signing of Onana from Inter Milan on Thursday.
      But the friendly with Arsenal came too early for David de Gea’s replacement.
      Man Utd ran out 2-0 winners over 90 minutes in New Jersey through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.
      And they then followed that up with a victory in the shootout as Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira blasted the ball over the bar. More

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      My dad Ian Wright spent ages winding me up about Arsenal’s title charge, but I’m not worried about them this season

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      SHAUN WRIGHT PHILLIPS warned his old man might have to wait a while to get the family bragging rights.Arsenal legend Ian Wright was loving it last season as the Gunners looked set to pip Manchester City to the Prem title.
      Manchester City hero Shaun Wright-Phillips is not worried about Arsenal this coming seasonCredit: Getty
      So when Mikel Arteta’s men blew it, SWP took in the trophy and paraded it in front of his dad on live television.
      More than £200million have been spent on new signings by the North Londoners already this summer in a bid to put it right.
      But Wright-Phillips said: “We’re not worried about Arsenal next season.
      “There are so many other teams who have got stronger since last season.
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      “I think there will be more opportunities for other teams to try to claw back at City and Arsenal.
      “City have dominated the Premier League for more than 10 years and the challenge is to keep on doing it because other teams have got stronger.
      “You never know with Pep [Guardiola]. After playing with four centre-backs last season, he’s probably now got something else up his sleeve.”
      Wright-Phillips reckons what City are doing now stands comparison with what Arsenal’s Invincibles achieved.
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      He added: “When [Manchester] United did the treble, football was completely different. Arsene Wenger changed the game at Arsenal.
      “And I think City are now doing it their way.
      “If you look at the points totals over the last seven to 10 years, I think the Invincibles would have won the title once with how many they got.
      “That shows you how much standards have improved.
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      Ian Wright winded his son Wright-Phillips up during Arsenal’s title push last seasonCredit: AP
      “I haven’t told my dad that yet – it’s my ace card.”
      Wright-Phillips said he never had any doubts City would lift the title even when the Gunners were in command.
      So he said he had to get a cheeky dig in after Arsenal’s defeat at Nottingham Forest confirmed their title.
      He said: “He got a bit carried away earlier in the season, so I gave him a little bit back when City came good – like I said they would.”
      “To be fair, my dad took it very gracefully.
      “He admitted City deserved it, especially after the games with Arsenal at the Emirates and the Etihad.
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      “He thought City were fantastic during the run-in and deserved to be champions.
      “I don’t gloat. That’s what he does.” More

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      Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star will not be leaving after Declan Rice transfer threw Gunners future into doubt

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      MIKEL ARTETA has ruled out the departure of Thomas Partey and insists the midfielder is still a key part of his Arsenal plans.Partey’s Emirates future has been up in the air following the club record signing of £100million Declan Rice.
      Mikel Arteta has ruled out the departure of Thomas ParteyCredit: Alamy
      But Arteta is adamant that the 30-year-old Ghanaian international is going nowhere as he looks to assemble a squad to topple Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
      Saudi club Al Ahli have been weighing up a £30million bid for Partey, who still has two years remaining on his Arsenal contract.
      But Arteta says: “Thomas is a super important player for us and I want him to be a part of our team, that’s for sure.
      “Him and Rice can play together in the same team. That was always in my plans.
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      “If you want to improve the squad, you need more quality players in the same position to fight for places in the team.
      “That’s something we haven’t had in the last few years. We wanted to improve that and that’s why we have bought Declan as well.
      “So I expect Thomas to stay and every time I have spoken with him the conversation has been that he is ready to do that.”
      Rice’s club record signing from West Ham last week has taken Arsenal’s summer spending to £200milion following the arrivals of £65million Kai Havertz and £35million Jurrien Timber.
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      And Arteta does not rule out the possibility of adding even more players before this transfer window closes.
      He says: “There will still be movement. There will be a lot of ins and outs.
      “If we can improve the team, we will try to do it. But we don’t want to get any weaker and we have to be sure that doesn’t happen.”
      One player who seems certain to leave this summer is Nicolas Pepe, the £72million winger who has just returned to the club after an underwhelming season on loan at Nice.
      Thomas Partey will not leave Arsenal despite Declan Rice’s arrivalCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old Ivorian international is not part of Arsenal’s 29-man squad currently touring the USA and has not attracted any bids from potential buyers.
      Arsenal are reluctant to let him leave for nothing, but with 12 months still to run on his £140,000-a-week contract could be forced to cut their losses just to get him off the wage bill.
      Arteta says: “He’s not with us in America because he’s recovering from an injury, but he had a spell on loan and we wanted to get more from that.
      “We’ll have a chat when he comes back and try to understand what the plans are before we make a decision.” More

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      Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Douglas Luiz transfer as Spurs line up Chelsea ace as backup

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      TOTTENHAM and Arsenal poised to tussle it out to land midfield ace Douglas Luiz.Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
      Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Douglas LuizCredit: Rex
      But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian.
      They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.
      Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new boss Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks likely to leave Spurs.
      Talks with Atletico Madrid are ongoing, while his old club Bayern Munich have shown an interest.
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      Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, 23, is also in Postecoglou’s sights.
      But the chances of landing him may hinge on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been chasing a deal for Caicedo throughout the transfer window.
      However, they have so far had two bids rejected, including a £70million offer earlier this week.
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      Brighton are understood to value the Ecuadorian midfielder at £100million this summer.
      Caicedo has also attracted interest from Liverpool as a potential replacement for Fabinho. More

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      Nicolas Pepe dealt blow as ‘£4m-a-year transfer deal collapses’ with Arsenal’s £72m flop stranded at Gunners

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      NICOLAS PEPE has reportedly seen a £4million-a-year move to Saudi Arabia collapse, leaving him in the lurch. The winger spent last season on loan with Nice to get away from North London following his horror £72million transfer in 2019.
      Nicolas Pepe is linked with a move away from ArsenalCredit: Getty
      He has returned to the Gunners this summer but manager Mikel Arteta is ready to sell the Ivorian international.
      CBS initially reported that an unnamed club in Saudi had approached Arsenal over signing Pepe but personal terms were not agreed.
      Now, they say the deal is off and have moved on to other targets.
      Pepe, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Cedric Soares were all left out of Arsenal’s pre-season tour squad.
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      Arteta has spent over £200million this summer alone, bringing in Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz.
      Midfielder Rice – bought for £105m from West Ham – was singled out as a game-changer for Arsenal.
      Arteta said: “What we are getting with Declan is his leadership, his aura.
      “I see him like a lighthouse, that he is willing to put light in others and improve others and make the team better. And that is a huge quality.
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      “The way he talks and presents himself and the ambition he has, and the passion towards the game, is exactly what we needed.
      “He is going to bring the team to a different dimension.”
      Rice made his debut in Arsenal colours in their 5-0 win over the MLS All-Stars, where Havertz also got his first Gunners goal.
      Kai Havertz celebrates his first Arsenal goalCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal fans raging at ‘worst away kit in living memory’ and demand ‘refund from Adidas’ after official release video

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      ARSENAL fans are far from happy with the club’s new away kit.Photos of the Gunners’ new fluorescent green and black strip were leaked on social media earlier this month and caused quite a stir among the Emirates faithful.
      Arsenal officially unveiled their new away kit on social mediaCredit: ADIDAS
      The Emirates faithful were far from happy with the fluorescent stripCredit: ADIDAS
      And fans were quick to express their discontent with the kit on social media after it was officially unveiled on the club’s Twitter account.
      One tweeted: “Can’t believe someone said yes, this is a good design.”
      Another said: “Announcement vid is fire but kit is shocking.”
      And another said: “Can you get a refund from Adidas? They really screwed up here.”
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      One remarked: “Awful kit. Worst we have had since Adidas took back over.”
      Another chimed in: “I think we should just give last year’s pink kit the game time it deserved and wear that this season.”
      One frustrated Gooner said: “Terrible kit. Whose idea was this?”
      And another said: “Cor dear. This is bloody awful.”
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      Gunners fans will have to fork out a whopping £80 to get their hands on the replica top.
      But they’ll have to part ways with an eye-watering £110 if they want to buy the authentic match day top.
      Arsenal will kick off their Premier League campaign on August 12 at home to Nottingham Forest.
      The North Londoners will likely debut their away top in their London derby with Crystal Palace on August 21. More

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      Arsenal give Folarin Balogun bumper price tag as Inter Milan look to USA starlet transfer to replace Lukaku

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      ARSENAL have placed a £50m price tag on the head of striker Folarin Balogun.But the Gunners are ready to sell the former England under-21 man despite his goal exploits in France.
      Balogun played Arsenal’s first pre-season game against FC NurnbergCredit: Getty
      Inter Milan head the likely suitors after pulling out of the race for Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku.
      Brooklyn-born Balogun, who scored 22 goals on loan at Ligue 1 Reims last season, swapped nationalities to declare for the country of his birth and made his USA debut last month.
      And the striker, 22, appears to be reconciling himself with leaving Arsenal.
      He said: “I went away and the point was to prove I could play first team football. 
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      “I feel I was able to do that and show people I can play at that level. 
      “With me coming back it’s not really much of a situation where I need to try extra hard to prove something.
      “It’s a decision that’s not really with me.
      “Whatever happens I’m cool with it.”
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      Balogun has travelled with the rest of the Arsenal squad to the USA as manager Mikel Arteta assesses his squad ahead of the upcoming season.
      The striker’s successful spell on loan in Ligue 1 puts him in a good position to apply pressure on the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
      But Arsenal are willing to sell if the right offer comes in – particularly already committing to spending a potential £210million this summer if add-ons are met. More