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      Bacary Sagna reveals what Arsenal need to do to beat Man City for Prem title ahead of North London derby vs Tottenham

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      ANYTHING other than victory for Arsenal against “direct opposition”, such as Tottenham, could scupper their Premier League title chances, reckons Bacary Sagna.Sagna joined the Gunners from Auxerre in 2007 where he amassed a total of 284 appearances and won the 2014 FA Cup during his seven-year stint at the Emirates.
      Bacary Sagna revealed how Arsenal can beat Manchester City in the Premier League title raceCredit: Getty
      Ex-Arsenal ace Bacary Sagna believes his former club can win the Premier LeagueCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      But Bacary Sagna insists Arsenal will have to beat their title rivalsCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Now the North Londoners have launched a surprise title bid as they sit top of the table with Manchester City – another former club of the ex-right-back – five points behind.
      The former France international is confident Mikel Arteta’s in-form side will beat all of their non-title rivals.
      But the 39-year-old insists a draw against a fellow top-six side and the revived Newcastle, who are currently third, won’t be enough to guarantee the title.
      Sagna is adamant Arsenal must beat rivals Tottenham away this Sunday to make a strong statement.
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      The Frenchman even went as far as to claim that victory against Spurs and Manchester United this month as well as City in February could guarantee them their first title since 2004.
      Speaking to Lord Ping, Sagna said: “Arsenal need to beat their direct opposition – they need to beat the biggest teams in the league including Manchester City. I’m not worried about the other games that Arsenal have, they will win those.
      “The real challenge for Arsenal is to win against their title rivals. If they manage to win the home game against Man City, then that will put them in a great position to win the title, but they need to win their games before that to keep leading the pack starting with Tottenham on Sunday.
      “I think it’s a tricky one to say with certainty who will win the league. I am very curious to see how Arsenal perform against Tottenham in the derby.
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      “This is a really important period for Arsenal. If they manage to come through it, winning all of their next games against Tottenham, Manchester United and then City in February, they will surely be crowned champions at the end of the season.
      “I am also interested in seeing how the team and the fans will react if they were to lose against Tottenham because Arsenal’s season bar a defeat at Old Trafford, which they were the better team, has been almost perfect so far.”
      Sagna knows exactly the level of opposition Arsenal can expect from City, as he spent three years at the Etihad after leaving north London in 2014.
      The Frenchman loved the family atmosphere at the Gunners but still remembers how competitive the Citizens have been, especially under manager Pep Guardiola.
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      Sagna added: “Arsenal was a family club. It was like a childhood club where you were with your friends, that kind of vibe. I knew everything about my teammates at Arsenal; their families, their life off the pitch, the struggles that they had.
      “When I arrived at City, I found a different environment which was not familiar to me because I didn’t really know anyone there. When I first walked into the dressing room at City, I don’t want to say the players were shy, but they didn’t say much. There was total respect between the players, but it was different to Arsenal.
      “The atmosphere did change and, over time, it got better for me, but it was very strange for me to walk into a dressing room and not hug the players, like I did at Arsenal. When I first arrived at City, the other players would come in and say “good morning”, it wasn’t as familiar.
      “It was just a bit different. I needed time to adapt and then I found my way. I realised that some of the players were a little bit shy or preferred to speak in private – I had to go to them.
      “I was starting again from zero and you need to earn the trust of the other players. When you play in a club where there are only international players, there can be a competition that can create tension because everyone is competing for a place in the team, but slowly that goes away and the vibe between the group becomes stronger.”
      However, Sagna is confident of Arsenal’s chances after noticing how the club took a new direction that is reminiscent of its glory years.
      The former defender was particularly happy to see legendary manager Arsene Wenger finally back at the Emirates last month for the first time since his exit in 2018.
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      Sagna said: “That felt good. He belongs to Arsenal. He belongs to the club. I can understand how difficult it would have been for him to go back to The Emirates, especially after how he left.
      “It was probably hard for him to leave his baby and he found the courage to come back, which can only be good for the club and for himself.”
      Arsenal will have to beat Tottenham this Sunday, as per Bacary SagnaCredit: AP
      Bacary Sagna spent seven years at Arsenal where he won the FA CupCredit: PA:Press Association
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      Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko ‘received letter from FA warning him for over-celebrating’ when he wasn’t even playing

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      FA CHIEFS “warned” Oleksandr Zinchenko for over-celebrating… when the Arsenal hero was out injured!The summer signing leapt from the bench to join team-mates rejoicing Gabriel’s late comeback winner at home to Fulham in August.
      The FA re[ortedly wrote to tell Oleksandr Zinchenko he had gone too far when rejoicing over Gabriel’s late winner at home to Fulham in AugustCredit: Getty
      Left-back Zinchenko has become an instant fans’ favourite with his passionCredit: Getty
      And The Telegraph say the FA sent him a letter telling him he could be considered a “pitch invader” as he was not in the match-day squad.
      The Ukraine left-back has become an instant favourite with fans of the Premier League leaders after moving from champions Manchester City.
      And although he was unfit at the time, he leapt from the sidelines to roar his delight when Gabriel smashed home from a corner to seal a 2-1 victory over the Cottagers.
      Zinchenko ran down the touchline to share celebrations with Arsenal players by the corner flag.
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      And he gestured to fans with his hands to urge them to help see the Gunners home in the dying minutes.
      His joy was amplified by sharing Gabriel’s relief – as the Brazilian centre-back had been devastated when he blundered to gift Fulham’s opener to Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      But Martin Odegaard fired a deflected equaliser and Gabriel was mobbed by team-mates after he pounced for the clincher.
      Zinchenko has since put his injury niggles well behind him to emerge as an outstanding success for Mikel Arteta’s exciting side.
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      Ahead of Sunday’s trip to fifth-placed neighbours Tottenham, the Gunners sit five points clear of his old club City at the top.
      And Zinchenko has managed to restrain his enthusiasm in the last five months despite revelling in Arsenal’s amazing run. More

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      Newcastle to blow Arsenal out the water in Milinkovic-Savic chase with £53m transfer offer and huge £10M signing bonus

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      NEWCASTLE look set to steal Sergej Milinkovic-Savic right from the hands of Arsenal.The Gunners have been chasing the Lazio midfielder over the last week and had looked to strike up a deal with the Italian side.
      Milinkovic-Savic has been an integral part of the Lazio team since 2015Credit: Getty
      It seemed as though Mikel Arteta’s side would sign the Serbian on loan until the end of the season before paying out £44million for a permanent deal.
      However it has been reported through Il Messaggero that Newcastle will make a last minute move to lure Milinkovic-Savic up to the North East.
      The Magpies will offer Lazio £53million as well as a staggering £10million signing bonus for the midfield maestro.
      The investment for Newcastle comes as they look to push on for the potential of Champions League football next season as well as their first major domestic trophy for 68 years as they remain in the final four of the Carabao Cup.
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      The 27-year-old could give Newcastle the final boost they need with Milinkovic-Savic becoming one of the most reliable players in Serie A since joining Lazio in 2015.
      The season alone has seen him net five times as well as assist seven more in just 22 games.
      Adding this on to his tally as a whole at Lazio, the midfielder has been involved in 121 goals during his 316 appearances for the club.
      If Eddie Howe’s side are able to acquire the services of Milinkovic-Savic, he will be added to the growing list of big names signed by Newcastle since being taken over by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
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      With the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak joining over the last year, Newcastle have transformed themselves from a relegation fighting side to one of the strongest teams in the Prem.
      As well as Milinkovic-Savic, the Magpies have also expressed interest in Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko as well as South Korean star Kang-In Lee. More

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      Arsenal make new Mykhailo Mudryk transfer bid worth club-record £84MILLION as Gunners hope Shakhtar finally play ball

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      ARSENAL are set to break the bank as they offer a club record £84million for Mykhailo Mudryk.Mudryk has been linked to Arsenal throughout the transfer window and has made his intentions clear on wanting the move to North London.

      Arsenal new bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk has €70m guaranteed fee, as revealed yesterday — understand bonuses are close to €20/25m. 🚨⚪️🔴🇺🇦 #AFC
      Waiting for Shakthar, Arsenal are now discussing on add-ons structure and how/when to activate them.
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      — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2023

      Mudryk could become Arsenal’s record signingCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have now made their third official bid for the Ukrainian winger with the club willing to break their transfer record to bring their man in.
      First reported by Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have offered Shakhtar Donetsk €70million (£62m) as well as sizeable add ons worth up to €25million (£22m) for the 22-year-old.
      The tweet from Romano read “Arsenal new bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk has €70m guaranteed fee, as revealed yesterday — understand bonuses are close to €20/25m.
      “Waiting for Shakthar, Arsenal are now discussing on add-ons structure and how/when to activate them.”
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      If accepted, Mudryk will become Arsenal’s most expensive player overtaking Nicholas Pepe who cost Mikel Arteta’s side £72million in 2019.
      However Arsenal fans will be hoping to see a more successful tenure at the club for Mudryk, with Pepe being loaned out to Nice just three years after his record-breaking signing.

      The Ukrainian has been making waves in his home league, amassing 13 goal contributions in 12 games as well as five goal contributions in Shakhtar’s Champions League campaign.
      It’s because of these numbers that Mudryk has attracted the attention of multiple Premier League clubs, with Chelsea looking to steal the deal from their London rivals.
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      Yet the young winger seems to have opted for the team who sit five points clear at the top of the table.
      If the deal goes through, it will take Arsenal’s spending for the season over the £200million pound mark. More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk breaks silence over Arsenal transfer as he prays on Instagram following third offer to Shakhtar Donetsk

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK has broken his silence over a transfer to Arsenal, posting on Instagram following a third offer being submitted to Shakhtar Donetsk.The Gunners have been tracking the 22-year-old Shakhtar wonderkid for some time.
      Mudryk posted a praying emoji to his InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Arsenal have submitted a third offer to Shakhtar for the wonderkidCredit: Getty
      But they’ve seen two offers be turned down by the Ukrainian club, who are keen to collect a fee close to £88million.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have approached Shakhtar with a third offer close to £62m plus add-ons.
      And Negotiations are ongoing with Shakhtar over the add-ons package.
      Personal terms are not expected to be an issue with Mudryk, with the player wanting the move.
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      After news of a fresh approach broke, Mudryk took to Instagram and posted a praying emoji on his story.
      His post has caught the attention of fans.
      One not so pleased Toon fan tweeted: “The most embarrassing transfer saga of recent years.
      “The constant twerking is sickening..”
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      Another said: “We are all praying with you at the Church of Arsenal brother Mudryk!”
      He has also posted a photo of himself on Instagram wearing a Gunners shirt.
      Mudryk has been keeping an eye on Arsenal for some time.
      He openly revealed he watched the Gunners’ Boxing Day bashing of West Ham, where Mikel Arteta’s men ran out 3-1 winners.
      Mudryk also praised Arteta during Arsenal’s win at Brighton on New Year’s Day.
      The player has had a good domestic and European season so far.

      He has ten goals and eight assists in 18 games.
      Three of his goals have come in the Champions League, where he netted against RB Leipzig and twice against Celtic.
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      Arsenal told they can sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic THIS MONTH in shock loan deal before £44m transfer for Man Utd target

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      ARSENAL have been told they can sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on loan this month, according to reports.The Gunners are hoping to complete a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who’s their No.1 January target.
      Lazio are reportedly willing to sell Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this monthCredit: Rex
      But Mikel Arteta also wants depth in midfield ahead of what could be a testing second half of the season in the Prem, FA Cup and Europa League.
      The Gunners failed in their deadline day attempts to sign Aston Villa man Douglas Luiz, who’s since signed a new deal.
      That appears to suggest Arteta still wants to bring in a centre midfielder.
      And TuttoJuve reckon Milinkovic-Savic could end up being that man.
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      The Lazio ace’s contract expires in the summer of 2024, but he could be allowed to leave the Italian capital this month.
      He’s a long-term admirer of Premier League clubs following his form in Serie A with Arsenal and Manchester United often linked in the past.

      But the report now claims that Lazio are losing patience over his contract situation, which means they might be forced to cash in.
      As a result, the Serie A giants would now be prepared to accept a six-month loan deal with an obligation to buy for £44m in the summer.
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      The 27-year-old is enjoying another fine season having scored five goals and registered seven assists in 22 games.
      His overall record for Lazio now stands at 121 goal contributions in 316 games, an exceptional return for a midfielder. More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk all-but confirms Arsenal transfer as he subtly posts picture of himself in club shirt on his Instagram

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK appears to have confirmed his switch to Arsenal after posting a photo of him wearing a Gunners shirt.The 22-year-old has openly said he wants to sign for the North London club.
      Mykhailo Mudryk uploaded a photo of his cat to his Instagram storyCredit: Instagram @mmudryk10
      Mudryk was seen wearing an Arsenal shirt on the screen in the backgroundCredit: Instagram @mmudryk10
      But Arsenal have seen their opening two bids knocked back with Shakhtar said to be demanding £88m for his services.
      The Gunners are yet to submit a third offer, while Chelsea are also in the race.

      Despite the transfer battle between the London giants, Mudryk is currently in Turkey on Shakhtar’s mid-season winter tour.
      But he’s still got Arsenal on his mind.
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      He’s dropped a series of hints in recent weeks and has often showed he’s been watching games on his Instagram story.
      Mudryk also praised Mikel Arteta during Arsenal’s win at Brighton on New Year’s Day.
      But the youngster might have dropped his biggest hint yet.
      That’s because he uploaded a picture of his cat with a caption that read “my biggest cheerleader” to his story.
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      However, in the background, Mudryk was on the television wearing Arsenal’s home top in mock-up photo.
      Whether or not he’ll be wearing the famous red and white in the flesh in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
      But it’s clear to see Mudryk is doing all he can to get his dream move to the Emirates. More

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      Arsenal transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk hugs team-mates with winger still on Shakhtar mid-winter tour as talks continue

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      ARSENAL target Mykhalio Mudryk was seen hugging a team-mate as he continues to train with Shakhtar amid his ongoing transfer saga.The Ukraine international is in the middle of a tussle between London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
      Mykhalio Mudryk is currently away with Shakhtar in TurkeyCredit: Twitter @FCShakhtar
      He was seen hugging a team-mateCredit: Twitter @FCShakhtar
      But in the mean time, Mudryk is in Turkey with the rest of the squad for their mid-season training camp.
      Shakhtar don’t play again until they face Rennes in the Europa League 16 February.
      And they’ll be hoping the 22-year-old will be able to feature in the play-off tie.
      But he was recently spotted talking to chief Darijo Srna and it’s unclear whether he’ll still be at the club by the end of the month.
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      However, he looked at home when he was snapped by the club’s social teams.
      Mudryk was seen working hard in the gym and then hugging one of his team-mates as he keeps up his fitness levels.
      And hi sreturn to action could be much sooner than the middle of February if he seals a switch to the Prem.
      But Arsenal will need to increase their next bid with their opening two offers both rejected by Shakhtar.
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      The Ukraine giants are said to be holding out for around £88m.
      Regardless, the Premier League leaders are believed to be closing in on his services, which would be a huge boost in their title bid.
      The Gunners find themselves in a healthy position heading into Sunday’s North London derby.
      But Mikel Arteta remains desperately short in attack beyond his starting trio.
      Emile Smith Rowe made his comeback at Oxford on Monday, but Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined, leaving Arsenal with no genuine option off the bench heading into some key games.
      Mudryk would provide stiff competition in the attacking areas.
      He’s scored ten goals in 19 games this season, including three in six Champions League matches. More