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      Watch Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah miss glaring open goal after Juventus keeper’s howler in friendly

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      EDDIE NKETIAH is the man tasked with filling the boots of Gabriel Jesus, but based on this evidence it may be an uphill challenge.During Arsenal’s final mid-season friendly before the return of domestic football, Nketiah was set up with a glorious opportunity to put his side 1-0 ahead against Juventus.

      Eddie Nketiah squandered a great chance to put Arsenal aheadCredit: PA
      The Hale End graduate pounced onto a sloppy back pass in the Italian side’s defence to set himself up with a near open goal.
      However, he spurned this chance by crashing his shot against the woodwork.
      And this lack of ruthlessness was duly punished as Granit Xhaka then inadvertently headed the ball into his own net just before the break.
      Nketiah has not been having the best of luck throughout the game.
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      Just before his miss he thought he had put Mikel Arteta’s side a goal ahead only for it to be ruled out.
      The 23-year-old has played understudy to Jesus throughout the season.
      And following the Brazilian’s injury he will now be tasked with leading the line for the next three months – unless Arsenal sign a direct replacement.
      He has proved a capable deputy in the Europa League, scoring twice.
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      But his record when he plays in the Prem is what he will ultimately be judged by.
      A purple patch at the end of last season saw Nketiah score five goals in seven games, including braces against Chelsea and Leeds.
      Despite victory in their last two friendlies against Lyon and AC Milan, Arsenal will be ending their mid-season with a loss after Rob Holding deflected an effort into his own net to compound Arsenal to a 2-0 loss. More

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      Arsenal star Ben White lobs snowball at team-mates while Kieran Tierney braves the cold in just a T-shirt and shorts

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      BEN WHITE was in good spirits at training with Arsenal as he was involved in a snowball fight with his team-mates.The defender is back with his club following his early exit from England’s World Cup squad.
      Ben White got involved in a snowball fight in training with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Cedric Soares, Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira were also enjoying the snowCredit: Getty
      England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is already back in training following the exit from the World CupCredit: Getty
      Kieran Tierney braved the cold in just shorts and a T-shirtCredit: Getty
      Boss Mikel Arteta however opted for a warm coatCredit: Getty
      White left the Three Lions camp on November 30th due to personal reasons.
      There had been suggestions of a fallout between himself and assistant Steve Holland, but they have been played down by manager Gareth Southgate.
      England proceeded with the tournament and beat Senegal in the round of 16 before losing to France in the quarter-finals.
      White initially linked up with Arsenal at their training camp in Dubai but is now back in the country preparing for the return of the Premier League.
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      The other members of the Arsenal squad were also taking part in the snowball fight.
      Stars such as Cedric Soares, Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira were also taking aim at their team-mates.
      While most of the players had wrapped up warm, Kieran Tierney braved the cold temperatures in just a T-shirt and shorts.
      The Scottish defender was in good form before the break for the World Cup and will be hoping to make the left-back spot his own.
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      Mikel Arteta’s side have one more friendly game during the break, as they face Juventus at home tomorrow.
      Arsenal went into the break at the top of the Premier League table after a brilliant start to the campaign.
      The Gunners restart their season on Boxing Day with a clash against London rivals West Ham at the Emirates Stadium. More

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      Maya Jama poses in Leah Williamson shirt as she supports Arsenal Women at the Emirates

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      MAYA JAMA was pictured wearing a Leah Williamson Arsenal shirt as she went to watch her team.The radio DJ was in the stands as she repped the England captain’s name on the back of her shirt during the match.
      Maya Jama wore a shirt with Leah Williamson’s name on the backCredit: Instagram
      She had gone to the Emirates to watch the GunnersCredit: Instagram
      They met the Arsenal defender after the gameCredit: Instagram
      She shared on her Instagram story that she and her friends were “Arsenal fans for the evening, girls’ night out”.
      It is believed that the 28-year-old is normally a fan of Bristol Rovers and West Ham United.
      After the game, Jama and her friends met Williamson for a picture.
      But the Arsenal defender was also happy to see Jama repping her name as she reshared the original picture with the caption “fangirling”.
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      The Arsenal Women’s team were playing Lyon in the Women’s Champions League group stages at the Emirates Stadium.
      The Gunners were beaten 1-0 thanks to an own goal from midfielder Frida Maanum late in the first half.
      To make matters worse for the hosts, star player Vivianne Miedema was stretchered off with a knee injury.
      The Dutch forward went down clutching her knee after falling awkwardly while stretching for the ball and was carried off in tears.
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      Despite the result, Arsenal have managed to qualify for the next round of the competition ahead of their final group game against Swiss side FC Zurich.
      Speaking after the game, Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall said: “I haven’t spoken to Vivianne or the doctor.
      “I am very concerned of course, but we had to stay focused during the game. I’m sorry I don’t have any update at all on that situation.
      “We are concerned but we are super professional. We don’t let anything take away our focus.”
      Jama is a keen football fan and is believed to usually support both Bristol Rovers and West Ham UnitedCredit: Instagram
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      Arsenal boost as ‘Joao Felix does NOT want to move to Birmingham amid Aston Villa transfer interest & wants bigger club’

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      JOAO FELIX reportedly favours a “bigger club” than Aston Villa in an apparent boost to Arsenal’s hopes of securing his signature.The 23-year-old has been linked to a host of Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Joao Felix is managed by Jorge Mendes, who is said to be pushing a deal with Aston Villa.
      Felix has lit up the World Cup at times with flashes of brilliance and registered two assists and one goal in his four appearances before Portugal’s exit.
      The Atletico Madrid player is expected to leave the Spanish capital after falling out of favour with the club.
      Aston Villa were reported to be one of the club’s interested in him, but according to Spanish newspaper Marca, that is looking unlikely.
      Marca has reported that Felix isn’t interested in moving to Birmingham to join The Villans and is hoping for a club with “more substance and history”.
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      New boss, Unai Emery, will be a level of attraction for new recruits, but it seems not enticing enough for Felix.
      Arsenal could appear a more attractive proposition than Villa – who, unlike the Gunners have won the European Cup – due to their position at the top of the table and far better recent history.
      Gabriel Jesus has had to undergo surgery following an Injury to his knee.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are without Gabriel Jesus for up to three months following the Brazilian’s injury in Qatar, leaving a vacancy up top that Felix could occupy.
      The Portuguese creator made the move to Madrid in 2019 for £113million, but it’s said the club would be willing to let him go on loan.
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      Atletico chief executive Miguel Angel Gil admitted that despite him rating Felix very highly it is likely he could leave.
      He told Spanish broadcaster TVE last week: “He is the biggest investment the club has ever made and I think he is at the highest level in the world in terms of talent.
      “I would love him to continue, but that is not the player’s idea.” More

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      Arsenal jump ahead of Barcelona in Youri Tielemans transfer race as Mikel Arteta looks to grab Leicester ace on cheap

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      ARSENAL are reportedly in pole position to secure the services of Youri Tielemans for a cut price with his contract set to expire in the summer. The Gunners are supposedly leading the race to sign the Leicester man ahead of Barcelona.
      Youri Tielemans has been a huge part of Leicester’s season this year scoring three goals and registering one assist so far.
      Tielemans is available for a low price with the Belgian international only having six months left on his current deal.
      The 25-year-old is free to speak to overseas clubs regarding a free transfer in the summer from January 1.
      But it’s Leicester’s Premier League rivals Arsenal that are closest to signing Tielemans according to Spanish newspaper, Sport.
      They state that the North London side are willing to offer £20million to tempt Tielemans to the Emirates Stadium.
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      Mikel Arteta’s side were linked with a move for the central midfielder in the summer, but nothing materialised.
      Now sat top of the Premier League table they may look a more enticing outfit for prospective players.
      Tielemans has been coy on his future, but spoke in September about his time with Leicester.
      He said: “I’m not going to speak too much about my contract situation at the moment.
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      “My family is very happy there [in Leicester] and that’s important. I didn’t leave in the summer as I always said the project had to be the right one.
      “Just because things are getting worse now at Leicester doesn’t mean I should regret [staying]. Whether you are in your last contract year or not, it’s also not the case that I talk to the club every day about my extension or not. That’s work for my agent.”
      Leicester are currently 13th in the league after a mixed start to the season. More

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      Arsenal ‘preparing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer offer with Man Utd target wanted from Lazio in January’

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      LAZIO star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly a January transfer target for Arsenal.The North London side are believed to be keen on stealing the Serbian midfielder’s signature from under the noses of their Premier League rivals.
      Arsenal are believed to be keen on a second move for Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Getty
      The Serbian was at the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
      The 39-capped international has been linked with a move to England for years, with clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United both credited with an interest in him.
      But it seems that Arsenal are now his most likely destination with the Metro suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to win the race for him.
      The Gunners tried to sign the midfielder in the summer but their bid of £42million rejected.
      Lazio’s club president Claudio Lotito has been vocal about his wish to keep Milinkovic-Savic at the club and has been consistent about saying how highly valued he is at the Rome club.
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      He recently claimed that the player is worth £105million after he was asked if Juventus had agreed to a transfer for him.
      He said: “‘I have no agreement with his agent [Mateja] Kezman to sell him to Juventus of anyone else in the winter.
      “On the contrary, he is now worth €120m [£105m], not €100m [£88m]. Every month the price goes up.”
      However, the player’s contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 season and he would then be free to walk away for nothing.
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      It is thought that the price for Milinkovic-Savic has dropped as it has become clear that he will not renew his deal at the Stadio Olympico.
      Reports have suggested that the Serie A side would sell him for £69m in January and for as low as £34m in the summer.

      The 27-year-old has been a key player for Lazio since joining the club in 2015.
      He has helped them win the Coppa Italia and has been named the club’s player of the season for the last two campaigns. More

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      Arsenal start Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer talks but want Shakhtar Donetsk to lower £85m asking price over January move

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      ARSENAL have opened transfer talks with Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.But the Premier League leaders are hoping Shakhtar Donetsk lower their asking price.
      Arsenal are in talks with Mykhaylo Mudryk over a January transferCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have prioritised a wide forward in the January transfer window to maintain their title charge.
      And the Ukrainian star is their No1 priority.
      According to the Evening Standard, negotiations are now underway over a deal early in the New Year.
      But Shakhtar want around £85million for their 21-year-old star, citing Jack Grealish’s £100m transfer as a relative benchmark.
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      However, Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal board are confident they will be willing to drop their demands.
      Arsenal were first linked with Mudryk over the summer but were not prepared to pay the high fee and instead looked at landing Pedro Neto from Wolves.

      However, a winger was still wanted in January – even before striker Gabriel Jesus’ surgery.
      And their hopes of landing Mudryk were boosted when he revealed his admiration for the North London club – and would choose Arsenal over Real Madrid.
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      Mudryk told Vlada Sedan’s YouTube channel: “From a purely hypothetical perspective if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.
      “But it’s a tough question and involves a lot of factors in my answer.
      “I would first want to know from the head coach that even if I wasn’t a guaranteed starter, that I’d receive a chance.
      “Essentially I need to hear directly from the manager what he envisages my role in his side to be.”
      Arsenal, though, may face competition from Newcastle and Manchester United for the eight-cap star.
      Mudryk has scored ten goals and added six assists in 18 games this season.
      That includes five goal involvements in six Champions League games as Shakhtar finished third in the group behind Real Madrid and RB Leipzig to drop into the Europa League. More

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      Arsenal star Cedric Soares wanted by Fulham in January transfer with full-back not in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans

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      ARSENAL defender Cedric Soares is wanted by Fulham in January, according to reports.The Portugal international has been restricted to a bit-part role for the Gunners this season, with Ben White becoming the club’s No.1 right-back.
      Cedric Soares has hardly had a look in at Arsenal this seasonCredit: Getty
      Cedric featured in every league game from February onwards last term but White’s emergence on the right has completely reduced his game-time.
      The ex-Southampton man has featured just four times with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton.
      As a result, Sky Sports claim that Fulham are prepared to offer him a route out of the Emirates when the market opens for business.
      The report states the West Londoners were keen in the summer window and have once again expressed their interest in the 31-year-old.
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      Fulham are in desperate need of a right-back with Bobby Decordova-Reid forced to play there on several occasions this term.
      Marco Silva does have Kenny Tete at his disposal, but injuries have restricted the Dutchman to just eight league starts.

      Meanwhile, summer arrival Kevin Mbabu has made just ONE start and has failed to impress.
      Cedric would bring a wealth of experience to Craven Cottage having won 34 caps for Portugal, while he’s played 158 games in the Prem.
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      He hasn’t played for his country for almost two years, but Cedric was part of the team that won Euro 2016.
      The right-back played every minute in the knockouts, including the 1-0 victory in the final when Portugal shocked France. More