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      Mikel Arteta reveals how Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson has helped inspire Arsenal’s Prem title charge ahead of clash

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      MIKEL ARTETA has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson helped fire Arsenal’s title charge.The Gunners boss says he was inspired by Fergie’s “brutal honesty” when the Scottish legend was Manchester United manager.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has led the club to the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      He revealed that he was inspired by Sir Alex FergusonCredit: PA
      Arsenal’s 8-2 humiliation at Old Trafford in 2011 even kick-started Arteta’s own Emirates career.
      The Spaniard played for Everton and Arsenal when Fergie won five of his 13 Prem titles at United.
      Arteta said: “What really captured me was his presence, his charisma and the way he talked. How honest and brutal he was about certain opinions he had about players and the game.
      “I had a few conversations, not formally, but with people around him and it was more listening than talking.”
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      Arteta joined the Gunners just three days after Arsene Wenger’s side were blitzed at Old Trafford on August 28, 2011 — their biggest loss to United.
      He said:  “The circumstances are sometimes necessary for someone to be given the opportunity.
      “Unfortunately it had to be the 8-2 because it was a big result.
      “I don’t think it was just the result that got me here, but it probably helped. After that, the rest is history.”
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      After working as Pep Guardiola’s No 2 at Manchester City, Arteta became Arsenal boss in December 2019, landing the FA Cup in his very first season.
      Since then, he has shown Fergie-style ruthlessness in booting out big stars Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil from the Emirates.
      And Arteta has transformed the Gunners into title challengers, with a five-point lead at the top ahead of today’s key clash with  United.
      It will be the first time the Red Devils, revitalised by Dutch boss Erik ten Hag, have met Arsenal with so much at stake since the days of Fergie.
      The two clubs shared seven Premier League trophies between them from 1998-2004 and the Scot riled his old rival, then Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, with his  2003 ‘squeaky bum time’ taunt.
      And Arteta insists his side, boosted by the £21million signing of Brighton striker Leandro Trossard, have the style and steel of Wenger’s 2004 Invincibles.
      He added: “Having those qualities, that balance in the squad is necessary.
      “To have the mentality and capacity to control emotions required to play on the big stage is very necessary.
      New signing Leandro Trossard could make his debut against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      “The physical aspect is necessary, too.
      “Without that you cannot compete over 11 months in the conditions in which we work.
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      “We haven’t been in a title race for many years.
      “Words mean absolutely nothing, we have to do it on the pitch.” More

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      Arsenal fans all saying same thing after spotting grey patch in Leandro Trossard’s hair following Brighton transfer

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      ARSENAL fans have all been saying the same thing after spotting Leandro Trossard’s grey patch of hair.The Belgian winger joined the club from Brighton in a deal worth £27million.
      Arsenal fans have all been saying the same thing about new signing Leandro TrossardCredit: Getty
      They are impressed by how his hair perfectly matches the club’s away kitCredit: Getty
      He was signed as an alternative to Mykhailo Mudryk, who opted to join Chelsea over the Gunners.
      However there had been concerns at first that the club were signing a player six years older than the 22-year-old Ukrainian.
      But those worries are behind the Arsenal fans now as they are excited to see the new man play, especially in the club’s black and grey away kit.
      Fans have been discussing the winger’s look on social media and especially his grey quiff.
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      Supporters have claimed that Trossard will suit their away kit, as one tweeted: “The grey streak in Trossard’s hair matches up perfectly with the grey on Arsenal’s away kit. Another Edu and Arteta masterclass.”
      A second commented: “That grey Streak makes him look like Dr. Strange. Its Fire.”
      A third wrote: “Trossard is going to do bits in this Arsenal team.”
      A fourth said: “Grey in his hair so you know this is a seasoned vet whose quality is there in black and white.
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      “£27 million to add the ammo that’s Gunner fire Arsenal to the Promise Land? You better charge it to the game.”
      Trossard will have the chance to make his debut for the club against Manchester United.
      The Gunners will be desperate for a win and maintain their lead at the top of the table over their resurgent rivals. More

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      I can’t see Man Utd beating Arsenal without Casemiro, he’s going to be huge loss, says Gunners legend Paul Merson

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      PAUL MERSON had suggested that Manchester United are not capable of beating Arsenal without Casemiro.The Brazilian is suspended for the Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
      🗣 “I can’t see Man United beating Arsenal without Casemiro.” ❌Paul Merson gave Manchester United a chance against Arsenal until they lost Casemiro to suspension pic.twitter.com/Qw2QPxf442— Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 21, 2023

      Casemiro picked up his fifth booking of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Paul Merson thinks that he will be a big miss for the Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      The midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during the Red Devils’ draw against Crystal Palace in mid-week.
      The booking means that he has been ruled out for the clash against the league leaders.
      Casemiro has been a stand-out star for Erik ten Hag’s side this season as he has added some much-needed experience and steel to the midfield.
      And losing him for the match against Arsenal is a massive blow.
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      Former Gunners star, Merson, thinks that it will seriously hinder their chances of beating Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “He is massive for them. He would have looked after [Martin] Odegaard.
      “Casemiro breaks up the play, I can not see Manchester United beating Arsenal without him.
      “They might get a draw, might.
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      “I really thought with Casemiro in the team, Arsenal suited Manchester United.
      “I thought they would sit back, defend and then counter.
      “I don’t see that now without him, he is that highly rated by me.
      “He is that good, so I don’t give Man United that much of a chance.” More

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      Arsenal in Eduardo Camavinga transfer blow as Carlo Ancelotti tells Mikel Arteta midfielder is ‘untouchable’

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      REAL MADRID manager Carlo Ancelotti has issued a hands off warning to Arsenal over Eduardo Camavinga amid links with a move to the Emirates. Arsenal are hoping to bolster their squad in their bid to win the Premier League.
      Camavinga was linked with a loan move to the PremCredit: Getty
      Ancelotti has issued a hands off warning to Arsenal and CoCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are in the market for a midfielder to sustain their title chargeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And reports suggested that the French midfielder was on Gunners boss Mikel Arteta’s radar.
      Camavinga, 20, is currently behind Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Federico Valverde in the pecking order at the Bernabeu.
      But despite this, Ancelotti does not want to lose the Spanish league and Champions League winner, either on loan or on a permanent transfer.
      Ancelotti said: “He’s untouchable, like Modric and Kroos.”
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      Camavinga’s agent has also rubbished reports of a potential loan to Arsenal or Chelsea.
      The midfielder is happy in the Spanish capital and Real are happy with him.
      Agent Joshua Barnett told Fabrizio Romano: “There’s no truth.
      “Of course every club in the world would want him, but he’s very happy in Real Madrid and Real Madrid are very happy with Camavinga.”
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      Camavinga has made 26 appearances for Real so far this season.
      However, most of those have come from the substitutes bench.
      Real trail rivals Barcelona by three points in the LaLiga table. More

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      Arsenal transfer target Jakub Kiwior spotted at airport in Italy as Spezia star jets to London to seal £22m Gunners move

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      JAKUB KIWIOR has been spotted at the airport as he prepares to fly to London to seal a transfer to Arsenal.We reported yesterday how the Gunners are on the brink of a shock swoop for the Polish international defender.
      Jakub Kiwior was at Pisa airport earlier to fly to London and sign for ArsenalCredit: Getty

      Mikel Arteta is desperate to bolster the Premier League leaders’ title charge with new additions this month.
      And they are set to splash the cash again despite already forking out £27m to Brighton for Leandro Trossard.
      Arsenal have agreed a £17.5m deal with Italian club Spezia for the 22-year-old Kiwior, who is engaged to a super-flexible twerk queen who loves to pose naked and show off her bum.
      And Gianluca Di Marzio has now revealed a clip showing the star arriving at Pisa airport this morning to head to England.
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      He will now undergo a medical before signing his contract with the North London team.
      Kiwior, who was part of Poland’s World Cup 2022 squad, has nine caps for his country.
      He came through the youth ranks at Slovakian side FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova before switching to their rivals Zilina in 2019.
      His displays there then caught the eye of Italian team Spezia, and the Serie A club snapped him up in 2021 on a four-year deal.
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      He has shone in Italy, featuring 37 times in the top flight, which has led to Arsenal monitoring his progress.
      And since the news broke this morning, Gooners have even been tracking his flight.
      One fan posted the details of his journey on Reddit, which is due to land at Luton airport, as dozens more continued to monitor his progress.
      One fan commented to the thread poster: “You guys are nuts. Love you!”
      And another said: “This fanbase is built different.”
      Now it appears that Arteta has decided to swoop as he attempts to guide the Gunners to a first title triumph since 2004.
      They are currently five points clear of second-placed Manchester City ahead of this Sunday’s bumper showdown at home to Man United. More

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      Arsenal ‘want Eduardo Camavinga in shock loan transfer swoop as Mikel Arteta targets Real Madrid star to boost midfield’

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      ARSENAL want to sign Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga on loan.The French midfielder is a target for manager Mikel Arteta as the seeks to bolster his midfield.
      Arsenal want Eduardo Camavinga on loanCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have already signed Leandro Trossard this month as they look to strengthen for the rest of the Premier League season.
      The club are ready to continue to back the Spanish manager as he attempts to land the club’s first Premier League title since 2003.
      Camavinga was signed by Real Madrid for £26million but has struggled for regular game time this season.
      He is currently behind Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Federico Valverde in the pecking order.
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      However, it is unclear whether or not Los Blancos would sanction a loan for the 20-year-old.
      Since moving to Madrid in 2021 from Ligue 1 side Rennes, he has featured 66 times, scoring two goals and assisting three more in all competitions.
      The French international would be able to provide temporary cover for Gunners midfield duo Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      Arsenal may only want a loan deal as the club is interested in signing West Ham captain Declan Rice in the summer.
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      Camavinga has struggled at Real Madrid this season
      The club are also closing in on the signing of Polish defender Jakub Kiwior from Spezia.
      Kiwior, who was part of Poland’s World Cup 2022 squad, has nine caps for his country.
      He came through the youth ranks at Slovakian side FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova before switching to their rivals Zilina in 2019.
      His displays there then caught the eye of Italian team Spezia, and the Serie A club snapped him up in 2021 on a four-year deal. More

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      Todd Boehly hilariously pokes fun of Arsenal’s Trossard transfer and backs Chelsea decision to poach Mudryk from rivals

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      TODD BOEHLY weighed into the Leandro Trossard versus Mykhailo Mudryk debate by backing the new Chelsea star.The Blues hijacked Arsenal’s move for Mudryk after paying £88million for the Ukrainian after weeks of courting from the Gunners.
      Arsenal signed Leandro Trossard after missing out on Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Arsenal had two bids for Mudryk rejected before he joined ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly showed his backing of the Mudryk deal
      Arsenal had two bids for the winger rejected by Shakthar Donetsk before he finalised a move to Stamford Bridge last weekend.
      The Gunners wasted little time in finding a replacement and secured a £27m deal for Brighton star Trossard.
      In response a Chelsea fan on Twitter asked which deal was the better piece of business.
      And Blues chief Boehly got involved by ‘liking’ the tweet, indicating his belief that Chelsea’s acquisition of Mudryk was the better of the two transfers.
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      Arsenal fans were split on the signing of Trossard, 28, with some concerned by his age.
      But many believe he could hit the ground running at the Emirates thanks to his Premier League experience.
      Trossard has been in superb form this season with seven goals in 16 Prem games – including a hat-trick at Liverpool.
      The Belgian will give manager Mikel Arteta options to play down the left wing – potentially against Manchester United.
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      During his time at the Amex, he mostly played on the left forward position and he could do the same at Arsenal.
      Another option Arteta would have with Trossard is to use him as a left-wing-back.
      Although he prefers to be further up the pitch, under former boss Graham Potter he often excelled in the position. More

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      Man Utd blow as Anthony Martial misses training ahead of key Arsenal clash with Casemiro already out through suspension

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      ANTHONY MARTIAL has reportedly missed a training session ahead of Manchester United’s huge game against Arsenal this weekend. The Frenchman has been struggling with injuries and was subbed off at half-time during last week’s Manchester derby.
      Martial will be desperate to be fit for a huge game on Sunday as United bid to reel in ArsenalCredit: PA
      He could potentially join Casemiro in missing out on the Emirates clash with the midfielder suspended.
      The Times report that the striker was absent from training yesterday.
      The claims will spark fears that Martial has yet to overcome a knock which saw him replaced by Antony against Man City.
      The star was also absent from Wednesday’s draw at Crystal Palace.
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      Martial will be desperate to fight his way to fitness and feature in a game that could be decisive in the title race.
      United can apply some pressure to the Gunners and close to within five points of the London side with victory.
      Martial will also have more individual reasons to want to be fit as he fights to keep his place in the first team.
      Wout Weghourst, who made his debut at Selhurst Park, will be keen to stake a claim for the main striker position.
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      United have signed the forward on loan from Burnley following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure but he failed to make an impact against Palace.
      Any potential injury to Martial will give Erik ten Hag even more thinking to do.
      The Dutchman is already guaranteed to shuffle the pack slightly due to Casemiro’s suspension.
      The Brazilian has helped to toughen up United’s midfield since his signing in August but it now likely Fred or Scott McTominay will be called in to replace him.
      United had been on a nine-game winning run before Michael Olise whipped his outrageous free-kick beyond David de Gea on Wednesday night.
      They are the only side so far this season to beat Arsenal in the Premier League.
      If they can repeat their trick from September, the title race would be blown wide open. More