Arsenal transfer news

ARSENAL again fans protested against their ownership outside the Emirates before the Villarreal draw which dumped them out of Europe.On the pitch, a goalless draw was enough to see former boss Unai Emery knock the Gunners out and progress to the Europa League semi-final.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ek and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.
However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
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FROM SUNSPORT’S MARK IRWIN
Arsenal are sticking with manager Mikel Arteta and will back him with funds for a summer spending spree.
The 39-year-old Spaniard is now the bookies’ favourite to become the next Premier League boss to be sacked.
But the club is determined to keep faith with Arteta despite the threat of missing out on European qualification for the first time since 1995.
Owner Stan Kroenke and technical director Edu Gaspar remain convinced that Arteta is the right man to lead the club back to the big time.
But they will not wait forever for the Premier League’s youngest boss to make an impact.
And if the team is still stuck in mid-table by the end of the year then Arteta will be replaced.
Arsenal have no plans to ditch Mikel Arteta
BERGE KING
Arsenal are reportedly in the fight for Sheffield United star Sander Berge.
The midfielder is said to be available for £35million in the summer via a relegation release clause.
And Sky Sports have outlined a number of clubs interested in his signature, including Everton.
Arsenal are keen signing Sander Berge
FLOR BLIMEY
Arsenal have missed out on Marseille winger Florian Thauvin.
The Gunners and Leicester were both said to be keen on the Frenchman, who will be a free agent this summer.
But the former Newcastle man has instead agreed a shock move to Tigres, with the Mexicans confirming a deal on Friday.

HE’S A KEEPER
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana.
The Gunners are waiting to hear about Onana’s appeal after he was banned for failing a drugs test.
According to Goal, Arsenal are tracking the goalkeeper but his availability is a potential stumbling block.
Anana is currently serving a 12-month suspension for a doping violation which runs until February.
The Cameroon keeper has launched an appeal against the ban which will be heard in June.
Arsenal are interested in Andre Onana
REBEL ALLIANCE
The Premier League’s Big Six have agreed to multi-million pound fines from Uefa – as a condition of being allowed back into European football.
Uefa chiefs confirmed they had agreed “reintegration measures” with the nine clubs – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, City and United.
As a condition of the deal, the nine – completed by AC Milan, Inter and Atletico Madrid – will share a slap on the wrist £13m “goodwill” payment to be ploughed into youth and grassroots football, including in the UK.
But all nine, who Uefa said had “acknowledged their mistake”, also agreed to give up five per cent of the money they would have received from Uefa for their next European campaign.
And they agreed they would face massive fines of £87m if they joined any future breakaway, or £43.5m if they merely committed to any such new league.
Nine of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ have been punished by Uefa for their role in the ESL
TAKING THE BISS
Yves Bissouma is wanted by Manchester City, according to reports.
Arsenal had been one of many clubs fighting for the Brighton star but could struggle to hold off Pep Guardiola’s advances.
The Star describe City as ‘confident’ of pulling off a deal for the £30million-rated midfielder.
Man City have joined Arsenal in the hunt for Yves Bissouma
PART AND PARCEL
Martin Keown has slammed Thomas Partey’s first season at Arsenal.
And he also reckons Martin Odegaard failed to do his job properly against Villarreal.
The Gunners icon said after last night’s Europa League exit: “We thought we were signing the next Patrick Vieira [in Thomas Partey] but he hasn’t looked like that at all.
“We made a mistake, we should have had two midfield players side by side. We didn’t have the right balance in that midfield.
“Odegaard didn’t seem to want to go and press and in midfield Villarreal were just able to pass by.”
Thomas Partey has not lived up to expectations
GREAT SCOTT
Alex Scott also believes it will take a long time for Arsenal to return to the top.
She added: “You need to question are [the owners] going to put in the funds? Is the investment there?
“Does this team want to get back to the top? Because it’s going to take a lot of work.
“And the fact that we’re now going to struggle even to get into European competition next season.
“I can only see it getting worse because you’re not even going to attract players to come to the club.
“It’s been a mixture of the recruitment over the last couple of seasons.
“When Mikel came in he had to assess the squad and move players on, the whole Mesut Ozil situation which lingered over the club.
“The transfers with Willian, so I think there’s a number of things in place with the club at the moment that needs sorting out and looking at.”
Alex Scott predicts tough times ahead for Arsenal
SCOTT OF BOTHER
Alex Scott slammed Arsenal after their shock exit from the Europa League – and admitted they just aren’t good enough.
She told CBS: “I need a minute to compose myself.
“I’m getting all hot – well, I was hot throughout that whole game.
“It’s hard – being connected with the club, being an Arsenal ambassador, growing up at the club – to see what I’m seeing.
“I know the reaction straight away is that passion as a fan and seeing the embarrassment.
“But actually when you do break it down, this Arsenal team is simply not good enough.”
Alex Scott has slammed Arsenal’s Europa League exit
MEMORY LAME
Oasis were the biggest band in the world and Pierce Brosnan had just become the new James Bond.
But how else did the world look in 1995 – the last year Arsenal failed to qualify for European football?
DISCOVER WHAT WAS HAPPENING HERE
A lot has changed since Arsenal last failed to qualify for Europe
FAN’S VIEW
Mikel Arteta’s stubbornness of sticking to just one plan has led to Arsenal’s downfall this season.
His unfathomable selections in last night’s Europa League exit compounded the humiliation.
It is this weakness that has turned me from a supporter firmly in his corner, to an ambivalent one.
READ THE REST HERE
Mikel Arteta has failed to impress this season
NEXT UP
West Brom are the next visitors to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal return to Premier League action.
The Baggies travel to the capital for a 7pm kick-off on Sunday, May 9 – live on BT Sport.
Arsenal made short work of Sam Allardyce’s side in the reverse fixture, winning 4-0.
RAMSEY RETURN
Speculation is mounting that Aaron Ramsey could sign for Arsenal this summer.
The Juventus midfielder has failed to regularly star in Turin and Il BiancoNero report on interest from the Gunners and Everton.
It is said Ramsey would ‘immediately’ jump at the chance of rejoining his old club.
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK
Unai Emery gave Arsenal a bit of a short shrift in his post-game tweet after reaching the Europa League final.
A long message in Spanish to Villarreal fans was followed by a quick line to Gooners.
The tweet read: “Beautiful night in London. We made history, yellows. Enjoy it a lot. 
“But this story is not over yet. And we have to enjoy it together. Proud of the team and for being a part of this great project. We dream together!!! FORWARD to GDANSK!!!
“Good luck to Arsenal for the future.”
Preciosa nit a Londres. Hem fet historia, groguets. Disfruteu molt. Pero esta historia encara no ha acabat. I hem de disfrutar-la junts. Orgullos de l’equip i de ser part d’este gran projecte. Somniem junts!!! ENDAVANT cap a GDANSK!!! Good luck to @Arsenal for the future. pic.twitter.com/uid2c1XgDH— Unai Emery Echegoyen (@UnaiEmery_) May 6, 2021

LEN THEM OFF THE HOOK
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has pointed the finger at the attack for failing to beat Villarreal.
The Gunners had 14 shots last night but put only two of them on target.
And the German said post-game: “The problem was that we didn’t take our chances. 
“Overall, we were the better side. Only the first half in Villarreal we played not on our level and that was enough to beat us.”
AUBA AND OUT
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a huge disappointment for Jamie Carragher in last night’s defeat.
The striker had just 14 touches before being taken off on 80 minutes, by far the lowest of any player who started the 0-0 draw.
In fact, Willian had more having only played the final 10 minutes.
And Carragher told CBS Sports: “Sometimes you can have too many attacking players on the pitch because you cannot get the ball back. And that was the problem.
“Aubameyang hardly touched the ball in the first-alf because there was no one in midfield to win the ball back and give them the ball.
“I thought [Mikel Arteta] got it massively wrong again and almost played into Villarreal’s hands.”
Credit: EPA
LIFE SUPPORT
Mikel Arteta has insisted he is giving his whole life to the Arsenal job – and has vowed to fight on as manager after the Europa League heartache.
Assuming there is no late Premier League twist, it will be the fifth campaign in a row without the Champions League and first out of Europe completely since 1995-96.
Asked why that is the ‘trend’, Arteta said: “They are things to analyse more internally, I am sorry.
“We have done that. There are things that we cannot discuss here. I take full responsibility for my part, for sure.
“Since I arrived here what I have tried to do, giving my life, my best ability, investing every drop of energy that I have emotionally to support everything that has been going around with my knowledge, with staff, with all the players that are trying to contribute with all the club to give our best.
“But so far it has not been enough and when the question mark comes, why it is not enough? Is it just a thing? Is it the manager? Is it any other stuff? What is it?
“And then this is football. Again, I repeat myself, last night that ball goes in we win 1-0. You are in the final and it is a different world. But today that world doesn’t look very nice.”
RIGHT SAID FRED
Arsenal’s offensive output is the key issue behind the club’s struggles, according to Freddie Ljungberg.
The Swede praised Mikel Arteta for taking the blame for their semi-final exit but felt his attackers should have done more.
He told BT Sport: “I like that he’s protecting his players, but personally, if you look at the two legs, they had four shots on target in both legs – that’s not good enough
“They’re not creating enough clear chances and that’s a big problem for them.”
ICE BERGE
Arsenal are reportedly in the fight for Sheffield United star Sander Berge.
The midfielder is said to be available for £35million in the summer via a relegation release clause.
And Sky Sports have outlined a number of clubs interested in his signature, including Everton.
Credit: AFP
DROPPED HIS GAARD
One moment of Arsenal’s draw really irked Lee Dixon.
Martin Odegaard taking his time to swing in a corner left the former right-back irate.
He said: “This game is lacking intensity from Arsenal, they need to get a goal, come on.
“I understand being patient and playing your game but Martin Odegaard went to take a corner and he walked over. 
“Why is he walking over? Get over there and put the pressure on.”
ART DEALER
Mikel Arteta is the bookies’ joint-favourite if a Premier League manager is to lose their job in the final weeks of the season.
Coral have slashed the Spaniard’s odds of being sacked before the first game of next season from 5-1 to 5-2 after Arsenal’s Europa League exit.
And he is among the most likely to be fired before the campaign is out, too.
Next Prem boss to be fired in 2021-22 odds:
2-5 No manager to go8-1 Mikel Arteta, Sam Allardyce10-1 Scott Parker20-1 Roy Hodgson, Steve Bruce
TAKING THE BISS
Yves Bissouma is wanted by Manchester City, according to reports.
Arsenal had been one of many clubs fighting for the Brighton star but could struggle to hold off Pep Guardiola’s advances.
The Star describe City as ‘confident’ of pulling off a deal for the £30million-rated midfielder.
Credit: PA
‘EMBARRASSMENT’
Martin Keown was one Gunners hero to take a swipe at Mikel Arteta last night.
The ex-defender felt the factor of losing to his predecessor, Unai Emery, will be hard to take for the Arsenal manager.
He told BT Sport: “It’s a huge job at this football club. [Arteta’s] inexperience has perhaps cost him.
“He’s still the manager, but it felt this was the rescue package and his players didn’t turn up. 
“He was outsmarted by the previous manager which is a bit of an embarrassment.
“Arsenal looked lost. We couldn’t get out and they made us nervy. We haven’t really laid a glove on them and we haven’t gone down fighting.”
LAST LAUGH
Arsenal’s rivals queued up to tease the Gunners last night after the semi-final exit.
We’ll save you from the bulk of it, and provide only Jermaine Jenas’ tweet for a taste…

SCOTT TO DO BETTER
Arsenal icon Alex Scott has described her disappointment at seeing the club fumble their huge opportunity in the Europa League.
She told CBS Sports after last night’s game: “I need a minute to compose myself. I’m getting all hot – well, I was hot throughout that whole game!
“It’s hard – being connected with the club, being an Arsenal ambassador, growing up at the club – to see what I’m seeing.
“I know the reaction straight away is that passion as a fan and seeing the embarrassment. But actually when you do break it down, this Arsenal team is simply not good enough.
“And you need to question are [the owners] going to put in the funds? Is the investment there? Does this team want to get back to the top? Because it’s going to take a lot of work.
“And the fact that we’re now going to struggle even to get into European competition next season, I can only see it getting worse because you’re not even going to attract players to come to the club.”
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ARSENAL again fans protested against their ownership outside the Emirates before the Villarreal draw which dumped them out of Europe.On the pitch, a goalless draw was enough to see former boss Unai Emery knock the Gunners out and progress to the Europa League semi-final.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ek and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.
However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
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SCOTT OF BOTHER
Alex Scott slammed Arsenal after their shock exit from the Europa League – and admitted they just aren’t good enough.
She told CBS: “I need a minute to compose myself.
“I’m getting all hot – well, I was hot throughout that whole game.
“It’s hard – being connected with the club, being an Arsenal ambassador, growing up at the club – to see what I’m seeing.
“I know the reaction straight away is that passion as a fan and seeing the embarrassment.
“But actually when you do break it down, this Arsenal team is simply not good enough.”
Alex Scott has slammed Arsenal’s Europa League exit
MEMORY LAME
Oasis were the biggest band in the world and Pierce Brosnan had just become the new James Bond.
But how else did the world look in 1995 – the last year Arsenal failed to qualify for European football?
DISCOVER WHAT WAS HAPPENING HERE
A lot has changed since Arsenal last failed to qualify for Europe
FAN’S VIEW
Mikel Arteta’s stubbornness of sticking to just one plan has led to Arsenal’s downfall this season.
His unfathomable selections in last night’s Europa League exit compounded the humiliation.
It is this weakness that has turned me from a supporter firmly in his corner, to an ambivalent one.
READ THE REST HERE
Mikel Arteta has failed to impress this season
NEXT UP
West Brom are the next visitors to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal return to Premier League action.
The Baggies travel to the capital for a 7pm kick-off on Sunday, May 9 – live on BT Sport.
Arsenal made short work of Sam Allardyce’s side in the reverse fixture, winning 4-0.
RAMSEY RETURN
Speculation is mounting that Aaron Ramsey could sign for Arsenal this summer.
The Juventus midfielder has failed to regularly star in Turin and Il BiancoNero report on interest from the Gunners and Everton.
It is said Ramsey would ‘immediately’ jump at the chance of rejoining his old club.
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK
Unai Emery gave Arsenal a bit of a short shrift in his post-game tweet after reaching the Europa League final.
A long message in Spanish to Villarreal fans was followed by a quick line to Gooners.
The tweet read: “Beautiful night in London. We made history, yellows. Enjoy it a lot. 
“But this story is not over yet. And we have to enjoy it together. Proud of the team and for being a part of this great project. We dream together!!! FORWARD to GDANSK!!!
“Good luck to Arsenal for the future.”
Preciosa nit a Londres. Hem fet historia, groguets. Disfruteu molt. Pero esta historia encara no ha acabat. I hem de disfrutar-la junts. Orgullos de l’equip i de ser part d’este gran projecte. Somniem junts!!! ENDAVANT cap a GDANSK!!! Good luck to @Arsenal for the future. pic.twitter.com/uid2c1XgDH— Unai Emery Echegoyen (@UnaiEmery_) May 6, 2021

LEN THEM OFF THE HOOK
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has pointed the finger at the attack for failing to beat Villarreal.
The Gunners had 14 shots last night but put only two of them on target.
And the German said post-game: “The problem was that we didn’t take our chances. 
“Overall, we were the better side. Only the first half in Villarreal we played not on our level and that was enough to beat us.”
AUBA AND OUT
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a huge disappointment for Jamie Carragher in last night’s defeat.
The striker had just 14 touches before being taken off on 80 minutes, by far the lowest of any player who started the 0-0 draw.
In fact, Willian had more having only played the final 10 minutes.
And Carragher told CBS Sports: “Sometimes you can have too many attacking players on the pitch because you cannot get the ball back. And that was the problem.
“Aubameyang hardly touched the ball in the first-alf because there was no one in midfield to win the ball back and give them the ball.
“I thought [Mikel Arteta] got it massively wrong again and almost played into Villarreal’s hands.”
Credit: EPA
LIFE SUPPORT
Mikel Arteta has insisted he is giving his whole life to the Arsenal job – and has vowed to fight on as manager after the Europa League heartache.
Assuming there is no late Premier League twist, it will be the fifth campaign in a row without the Champions League and first out of Europe completely since 1995-96.
Asked why that is the ‘trend’, Arteta said: “They are things to analyse more internally, I am sorry.
“We have done that. There are things that we cannot discuss here. I take full responsibility for my part, for sure.
“Since I arrived here what I have tried to do, giving my life, my best ability, investing every drop of energy that I have emotionally to support everything that has been going around with my knowledge, with staff, with all the players that are trying to contribute with all the club to give our best.
“But so far it has not been enough and when the question mark comes, why it is not enough? Is it just a thing? Is it the manager? Is it any other stuff? What is it?
“And then this is football. Again, I repeat myself, last night that ball goes in we win 1-0. You are in the final and it is a different world. But today that world doesn’t look very nice.”
RIGHT SAID FRED
Arsenal’s offensive output is the key issue behind the club’s struggles, according to Freddie Ljungberg.
The Swede praised Mikel Arteta for taking the blame for their semi-final exit but felt his attackers should have done more.
He told BT Sport: “I like that he’s protecting his players, but personally, if you look at the two legs, they had four shots on target in both legs – that’s not good enough
“They’re not creating enough clear chances and that’s a big problem for them.”
ICE BERGE
Arsenal are reportedly in the fight for Sheffield United star Sander Berge.
The midfielder is said to be available for £35million in the summer via a relegation release clause.
And Sky Sports have outlined a number of clubs interested in his signature, including Everton.
Credit: AFP
DROPPED HIS GAARD
One moment of Arsenal’s draw really irked Lee Dixon.
Martin Odegaard taking his time to swing in a corner left the former right-back irate.
He said: “This game is lacking intensity from Arsenal, they need to get a goal, come on.
“I understand being patient and playing your game but Martin Odegaard went to take a corner and he walked over. 
“Why is he walking over? Get over there and put the pressure on.”
ART DEALER
Mikel Arteta is the bookies’ joint-favourite if a Premier League manager is to lose their job in the final weeks of the season.
Coral have slashed the Spaniard’s odds of being sacked before the first game of next season from 5-1 to 5-2 after Arsenal’s Europa League exit.
And he is among the most likely to be fired before the campaign is out, too.
Next Prem boss to be fired in 2021-22 odds:
2-5 No manager to go8-1 Mikel Arteta, Sam Allardyce10-1 Scott Parker20-1 Roy Hodgson, Steve Bruce
TAKING THE BISS
Yves Bissouma is wanted by Manchester City, according to reports.
Arsenal had been one of many clubs fighting for the Brighton star but could struggle to hold off Pep Guardiola’s advances.
The Star describe City as ‘confident’ of pulling off a deal for the £30million-rated midfielder.
Credit: PA
‘EMBARRASSMENT’
Martin Keown was one Gunners hero to take a swipe at Mikel Arteta last night.
The ex-defender felt the factor of losing to his predecessor, Unai Emery, will be hard to take for the Arsenal manager.
He told BT Sport: “It’s a huge job at this football club. [Arteta’s] inexperience has perhaps cost him.
“He’s still the manager, but it felt this was the rescue package and his players didn’t turn up. 
“He was outsmarted by the previous manager which is a bit of an embarrassment.
“Arsenal looked lost. We couldn’t get out and they made us nervy. We haven’t really laid a glove on them and we haven’t gone down fighting.”
LAST LAUGH
Arsenal’s rivals queued up to tease the Gunners last night after the semi-final exit.
We’ll save you from the bulk of it, and provide only Jermaine Jenas’ tweet for a taste…

SCOTT TO DO BETTER
Arsenal icon Alex Scott has described her disappointment at seeing the club fumble their huge opportunity in the Europa League.
She told CBS Sports after last night’s game: “I need a minute to compose myself. I’m getting all hot – well, I was hot throughout that whole game!
“It’s hard – being connected with the club, being an Arsenal ambassador, growing up at the club – to see what I’m seeing.
“I know the reaction straight away is that passion as a fan and seeing the embarrassment. But actually when you do break it down, this Arsenal team is simply not good enough.
“And you need to question are [the owners] going to put in the funds? Is the investment there? Does this team want to get back to the top? Because it’s going to take a lot of work.
“And the fact that we’re now going to struggle even to get into European competition next season, I can only see it getting worse because you’re not even going to attract players to come to the club.”
A GAME OF MILIMETRES
It would have been a very different atmosphere this morning had this crept in…
Arsenal were THIS CLOSE to booking their flight to Gdansk…😰But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit the woodwork for the second time this evening 😫#UEL pic.twitter.com/g8qeoIrp34— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 6, 2021

PARTEY’S OVER
Thomas Partey has failed to live up to the billing of becoming the club’s ‘next Patrick Vieira’, according to Gunners legend Martin Keown.
A particularly disappointing display in a goalless draw with Villarreal which saw the team crash out of the Europa League led Keown to single him out as a scapegoat.
Speaking on BT Sport, he said: “We thought we were signing the next Patrick Vieira [in Thomas Partey] but he hasn’t looked like that at all.
“We made a mistake, we should have had two midfield players side by side. We didn’t have the right balance in that midfield.
“Odegaard didn’t seem to want to go and press and in midfield Villarreal were just able to pass by.”
IT BEGINS
The calls for Mikel Arteta to lose his job have begun with Piers Morgan questioning whether he ‘deserves to continue as manager’.
And the former Good Morning Britain host branded the Gunners’ performance last night as ‘humiliating’ and ‘utter crap’.
Why does Mikel Arteta deserve to continue as manager? This season has been a total disaster, we’re playing dreadful football, and we just got kicked out of Europe by the guy he replaced. Humiliating. #afc— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 6, 2021

GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS
Arsena crashed out of the Europa League last night after failing to score at the Emirates.
The Gunners needed just one effort to hit the back of the net and book their place in the final.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit the post twice but there can be no excuses for Arsenal’s below-par performance, with Villarreal now playing Man United for the main prize.
Club legend Maritn Keown had harsh words for Mikel Arteta after the whistle, saying: “Emery was just too smart for Arteta. 
“We were nervous, tentative, the performance just wasn’t there. We shouldn’t really be surprised when we look at the Premier League, ninth in the table, 19 goals scored from 17 home matches.
“Inconsistency is rife through the group and it’s cost us. They haven’t had to get out of first gear to manage Arsenal and that’s the most disappointing thing.
“To go unbeaten the whole season and now to not even make Europe, it’s a real fall from grace. I know we’re talking about new ownership, are we now talking about a change of manager?
“There’s a crossroads the club now finds itself at, and this is the lowest night I can remember in a number of years.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal fans descended on the Emirates before the game to protest owner Stan Kroenke.
The American was key in the failed European Super League.
And after Man Utd fans protested on Sunday, Arsenal supporters took to the streets outside the Emirates with banners and flares.
Finally, the Gunners will be sweating over Granit Xhaka’s fitness after he was injured in last night’s warm-up.
The midfielder, filling in at left-back, suffered a muscle problem before kick-off.
And Arsenal will have to wait to see how serious it is.
RATINGS
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tried giving it a go as he hit the post twice against Villarreal.
But Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka were disappointing in Arsenal’s Europa League exit
READ THE FULL RATINGS HERE
Who was Arsenal’s best and worst player against Villarreal?
MAX POWER
Former Juventus boss Max Allegri is the leading contender to become Arsenal’s next permanent managerial appointment.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve priced the Italian at 13/5 to replace Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.
Next Arsenal Manager – Betfair

Massimiliano Allegri – 13/5
Brendan Rodgers – 3/1
Thomas Tuchel – 3/1
Rafa Benitez – 10/1
Patrick Vieira – 10/1
Diego Simeone – 10/1
Eddie Howe – 11/1
Ralph Hasenhuttl – 11/1
Gian Piero Gasperini – 14/1
Paulo Fonseca – 14/1
BETFAIR: 

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Max Allegri is favourite to replace Mikel Arteta
KEOWN NOT KEEN
Martin Keown has blasted Mikel Arteta following Arsenal’s Europa League semi-final defeat by Villarreal.
He said: “Emery was just too smart for Arteta. We were nervous, tentative, the performance just wasn’t there. 
“We shouldn’t really be surprised when we look at the Premier League, ninth in the table, 19 goals scored from 17 home matches.
“Inconsistency is rife through the group and it’s cost us. They haven’t had to get out of first gear to manage Arsenal and that’s the most disappointing thing.
“To go unbeaten the whole season and now to not even make Europe, it’s a real fall from grace. I know we’re talking about new ownership, are we now talking about a change of manager?
“There’s a crossroads the club now finds itself at, and this is the lowest night I can remember in a number of years.”
Mikel Arteta has come under fire from Martin KeownCredit: Getty
ARSENAL 0 VILLARREAL 0 (1-2 AGG)
Arsenal have crashed out of the Europa League after failing to score at the Emirates.
The Gunners needed just one effort to hit the back of the net and book their place in the final.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit the post twice but there can be no excuses for Arsenal’s below-par performance, with Villarreal now playing Man United for the main prize.
READ OUR MATCH REPORT HERE
Villarreal progress, as we are eliminated at the semi-final stage.🏆 #UEL— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2021

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ARSENAL again fans protested against their ownership outside the Emirates before the Villarreal draw which dumped them out of Europe.On the pitch, a goalless draw was enough to see former boss Unai Emery knock the Gunners out and progress to the Europa League semi-final.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ek and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.
However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
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RATINGS
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tried giving it a go as he hit the post twice against Villarreal.
But Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka were disappointing in Arsenal’s Europa League exit
READ THE FULL RATINGS HERE
Who was Arsenal’s best and worst player against Villarreal?
MAX POWER
Former Juventus boss Max Allegri is the leading contender to become Arsenal’s next permanent managerial appointment.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve priced the Italian at 13/5 to replace Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.
Next Arsenal Manager – Betfair

Massimiliano Allegri – 13/5
Brendan Rodgers – 3/1
Thomas Tuchel – 3/1
Rafa Benitez – 10/1
Patrick Vieira – 10/1
Diego Simeone – 10/1
Eddie Howe – 11/1
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Max Allegri is favourite to replace Mikel Arteta
KEOWN NOT KEEN
Martin Keown has blasted Mikel Arteta following Arsenal’s Europa League semi-final defeat by Villarreal.
He said: “Emery was just too smart for Arteta. We were nervous, tentative, the performance just wasn’t there. 
“We shouldn’t really be surprised when we look at the Premier League, ninth in the table, 19 goals scored from 17 home matches.
“Inconsistency is rife through the group and it’s cost us. They haven’t had to get out of first gear to manage Arsenal and that’s the most disappointing thing.
“To go unbeaten the whole season and now to not even make Europe, it’s a real fall from grace. I know we’re talking about new ownership, are we now talking about a change of manager?
“There’s a crossroads the club now finds itself at, and this is the lowest night I can remember in a number of years.”
Mikel Arteta has come under fire from Martin KeownCredit: Getty
ARSENAL 0 VILLARREAL 0 (1-2 AGG)
Arsenal have crashed out of the Europa League after failing to score at the Emirates.
The Gunners needed just one effort to hit the back of the net and book their place in the final.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit the post twice but there can be no excuses for Arsenal’s below-par performance, with Villarreal now playing Man United for the main prize.
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Villarreal progress, as we are eliminated at the semi-final stage.🏆 #UEL— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2021

GAME ON
We’ve entered the final 20 minutes at the Emirates and the score is currently Arsenal 0 Villarreal 0.
The Spaniards are 2-1 ahead on aggregate and Mikel Arteta’s men desperately need a goal to reach the Europa League final.
Can the Gunners find a late winner in London? They may need to start giving it a proper go if they want one…
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XHAK TO THE FUTURE
Granit Xhaka suffered an injury blow in the warm-up for tonight’s game against Villarreal.
The midfielder, set to slot in at left-back, reportedly pulled a muscle minutes before kick-off.
And he was replaced by Kieran Tierney, who has only just made a return from injury himself.
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Granit Xhaka was injured in the warm-up before Arsenal’s game with VillarrealCredit: PA
FANDEMONIUM
Arsenal fans descended on the Emirates before tonight’s Europa League clash with Villarreal to protest Stan Kroenke.
The American was key in the failed European Super League.
And after Man Utd fans protested on Sunday, Arsenal supporters have now taken to the streets outside the Emirates with banners and flares.
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Arsenal are the latest fans to protest their ownersCredit: EPA
Fans demanded Stan Kroenke sell up after the failed European Super LeagueCredit: EPA
The protests came after Man Utd fans stormed Old Trafford on SundayCredit: Reuters
TEAM NEWS
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the line for Arsenal tonight against Villarreal.
Mikel Arteta names an attacking team with Thomas Partey the only recognised central midfielder.
There’s also good news on the bench, with Kieran Tierney back after a lengthy injury spell.
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EXCLUSIVE BY DAVE COURTNADGE
Arsenal are set for a transfer overhaul that will see the club swapping scouts for data analysis.
Jason Ayto is the player recruitment co-ordinator and the club is now using analytics more than ever.
The Gunners sacked former head of youth recruitment Steve Morrow last season as part of an academy re-structure which saw EIGHT STAFF go.
The club is also now moving away from the traditional idea of having scouts worldwide due to the increased use of data.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping the new system will reap rewards
FORWARD THINKING
Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset for £25million as it could be the best time to cash in.
Paul Onuachu is a target for Arsenal
ART ATTACK
Arsenal have no plans to axe Mikel Arteta this summer.
But club chiefs are eager to see him win the Europa League to salvage a below-par season.
Eurosport claims Stan Kroenke will back Arteta in the transfer window regardless of their league finish or silverware.
However, victory in Europe would go a long way to solidifying Arteta’s position in the next campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal job is safe… for now
RAM-WOE
Aaron Ramsey has opened up on his injury frustration at Juventus.
The Wales midfielder has started just 19 of Juve’s 47 games in all competitions this season due to several injury setbacks.
Ramsey joined the Serie A giants on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2019 but the 30-year-old has failed to hit the heights in Italy.
The lack of fitness and form has raised speculation that Rambo could return to the Premier League, with Everton linked as a potential summer target.
Ramsey told FourFourTwo: “It’s been a pretty frustrating couple of years for me, picking up little injuries and not being able to get back to full fitness.
“It’s been a strange time in general, which hasn’t helped – arriving at Juventus with an injury, trying to get my fitness back, then you’re hit by a pandemic and we had to start again.
“It’s been difficult to get any consistency going, and that’s had an effect on me playing for Wales.”
AUBA AND OUT?
Here’s how Arsenal could line up tonight against Villarreal.

UNSEEN FOOTAGE
Check out this unseen footage from behind the scenes at Arsenal ahead of last week’s semi-final first leg against Villarreal.
🔜 #UEL semi-final second leg📺 Our cameras were with the first-team squad for every step of the first leg against Villarreal 👇— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2021

REBEL HELL
Uefa chiefs are threatening two-year European bans for the four Super league rebels who have still not pulled out of the project.
England’s Big Six were the first to withdraw, with Champions League finalists Chelsea and Manchester City quickest out of the blocks once they realised the breakaway was dead in the water.
But Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan have still to formally break free of the Super League project.
And that has left Uefa on the verge of imposing serious sanctions UNLESS the quartet fold in the next few weeks.
The Prem sides, along with Atletico Madrid and Inter, are expected to accept fines for their parts in the rebellion.
Uefa head Aleksander Ceferin IS likely to push for softer punishments on the English teams after their rapid U-turns and acceptance of error.
TAKING THE MIK OUT
Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is the leading contender to become Arsenal’s next permanent managerial appointment.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve priced the Italian at 13/5 to replace Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are anchored in ninth position having lost a worrying 13 league matches this season and currently sit 12 points outside of the top four.
The Europa League is their last remaining chance of Champions League qualification.
However, they’ll first need to overturn a 2-1 deficit to Emery’s Villarreal before a likely final with in-form Manchester United.
NO LAC OF TALENT
Alex Lacazette was voted Arsenal’s player of the month for April.
🏆 Congratulations, @LacazetteAlex! 🎺 You voted Laca as our Player of the Month for April – with our number nine taking 60% of the total votes 👏— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2021

NEW NWAN
Arsenal’s 14-year-old whizkid Ethan Nwaneri marked his Under-18s debut with a stunning solo goal.
And incredibly Myles Lewis-Skelly, 14, also came off the bench to score a similar stunner.
Now supporters are already hoping they could be the next big talents to come through at Hale End after Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka.
Nwaneri was given a starting spot for the U18s’ 6-1 won over Reading on Tuesday evening as both sides agreed to field younger teams made up mainly of U16s.

FINE ART
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta backed Gunners fans’ right to protest against the club’s owners.
Arteta said: “I think fans have to be able to express themselves.
“They have the right do it. We have to prepare for the game in the best possible way and I wouldn’t like to use any excuses if something happens with that.
“I know that the only focus of the fans is to defend the club and they want the best for the team. We will try to give them that.
“We’ve been missing the fans so much and we need them.”
ART OF CONCENTRATION
Mikel Arteta warned his Arsenal stars they must not let talk of a potential takeover put them off ahead of tonight’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal.
The Spanish boss said: “We have to try to be away from all of the rumours and everything that is happening around the club.
“We have to focus on the pitch because the best way to help the football club is to win football matches and be competitive at the highest level.
“It’s a massive game for the club and if we win we will be much closer to getting a trophy.
“Winning always helps for the future, it is the best way to prepare for anything.”
CIECH MATE
Former Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny could make a surprise Premier League return with Everton or Chelsea, according to reports.
Juventus are surveying their options in the transfer market in their quest to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The AC Milan goalkeeper, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season with negotiations on an extension progressing slowly.
That has opened the door for long-term admirers Juve, as reported by Tuttosport.
But the Italian would not come cheap given Donnarumma’s wage demands and the hefty fee demanded by agent Mino Raiola.
Therefore the Bianconeri are said to be considering selling Szczesny to raise funds for the deal.
Everton and Chelsea are named as two clubs being offered the goalkeeper for around £17million.
Credit: PA:Empics Sport
THIERR THEM DOWN
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry confirmed he was involved in Daniel Ek’s takeover bid and here’s how it could shape up.

RAF AND READY
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to join the race for Achraf Hakimi amid interest from Arsenal.
The right-back, 22, has been a key part of Inter Milan’s Serie A title triumph but could still leave the club.
Financial problems at the Giuseppe Meazza have alerted prospective bidders although reports in Italy suggest Hakimi will be fiercely defended in the upcoming market.
Arsenal and Chelsea had both been credited with interest in recent months.
In particular, the Gunners may be seeking a replacement for Hector Bellerin amid reports linking him with Paris Saint-Germain.
But Bundesliga giants Bayern are also on the lookout ahead of Julian Nagelsmann’s arrival.
According to German football reporter Manuel Bonke, the Bavarians are targeting Hakimi although the transfer fee could be a big stumbling block.
Credit: AFP
GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken responsibility for Arsenal’s miserable season and admits he has fallen short of expectations.
Aubameyang said: “This has been my most difficult season for a few years because I’ve had some issues on and off the pitch and it’s been really tough.
“I know that everyone was expecting me to score more goals so maybe I feel a bit responsible for the situation that we are in right now.
“The criticism hurts but you have to accept it because people were waiting for me when you have done what I have done in the last few years.
“But now we have this opportunity to change our season so maybe this is the biggest game of my Arsenal career so far.”
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta will remain Arsenal boss next season, according to reports.
Eurosport claims Stan Kroenke has no plans to part ways with the Spaniards despite a below-par campaign.
But there is hope Arteta can salvage things by winning the Europa League.
And Kroenke is also said to be ready to back Arteta in the transfer window following backlash from supporters over the Super League.
Finally, Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset for £25million.
GUNNER BE GOOD
It’s crunch time for Arsenal as they prepare for their Europa League semi against Villarreal.
The likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are going to be vital as the Gunners look to battle back from 2-1 down.
With an all-English Champions League final confirmed, and Man United virtually already in the Europa showpiece – can Arsenal make it another home-grown affair?

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DANIEL EK and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s side are preparing to face Villarreal in their huge Europa League semi-final encounter at the Emirates.
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RAM-WOE
Aaron Ramsey has opened up on his injury frustration at Juventus.
The Wales midfielder has started just 19 of Juve’s 47 games in all competitions this season due to several injury setbacks.
Ramsey joined the Serie A giants on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2019 but the 30-year-old has failed to hit the heights in Italy.
The lack of fitness and form has raised speculation that Rambo could return to the Premier League, with Everton linked as a potential summer target.
Ramsey told FourFourTwo: “It’s been a pretty frustrating couple of years for me, picking up little injuries and not being able to get back to full fitness.
“It’s been a strange time in general, which hasn’t helped – arriving at Juventus with an injury, trying to get my fitness back, then you’re hit by a pandemic and we had to start again.
“It’s been difficult to get any consistency going, and that’s had an effect on me playing for Wales.”
AUBA AND OUT?
Here’s how Arsenal could line up tonight against Villarreal.

UNSEEN FOOTAGE
Check out this unseen footage from behind the scenes at Arsenal ahead of last week’s semi-final first leg against Villarreal.
🔜 #UEL semi-final second leg📺 Our cameras were with the first-team squad for every step of the first leg against Villarreal 👇— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2021

REBEL HELL
Uefa chiefs are threatening two-year European bans for the four Super league rebels who have still not pulled out of the project.
England’s Big Six were the first to withdraw, with Champions League finalists Chelsea and Manchester City quickest out of the blocks once they realised the breakaway was dead in the water.
But Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan have still to formally break free of the Super League project.
And that has left Uefa on the verge of imposing serious sanctions UNLESS the quartet fold in the next few weeks.
The Prem sides, along with Atletico Madrid and Inter, are expected to accept fines for their parts in the rebellion.
Uefa head Aleksander Ceferin IS likely to push for softer punishments on the English teams after their rapid U-turns and acceptance of error.
TAKING THE MIK OUT
Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is the leading contender to become Arsenal’s next permanent managerial appointment.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve priced the Italian at 13/5 to replace Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are anchored in ninth position having lost a worrying 13 league matches this season and currently sit 12 points outside of the top four.
The Europa League is their last remaining chance of Champions League qualification.
However, they’ll first need to overturn a 2-1 deficit to Emery’s Villarreal before a likely final with in-form Manchester United.
NO LAC OF TALENT
Alex Lacazette was voted Arsenal’s player of the month for April.
🏆 Congratulations, @LacazetteAlex! 🎺 You voted Laca as our Player of the Month for April – with our number nine taking 60% of the total votes 👏— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2021

NEW NWAN
Arsenal’s 14-year-old whizkid Ethan Nwaneri marked his Under-18s debut with a stunning solo goal.
And incredibly Myles Lewis-Skelly, 14, also came off the bench to score a similar stunner.
Now supporters are already hoping they could be the next big talents to come through at Hale End after Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka.
Nwaneri was given a starting spot for the U18s’ 6-1 won over Reading on Tuesday evening as both sides agreed to field younger teams made up mainly of U16s.

FINE ART
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta backed Gunners fans’ right to protest against the club’s owners.
Arteta said: “I think fans have to be able to express themselves.
“They have the right do it. We have to prepare for the game in the best possible way and I wouldn’t like to use any excuses if something happens with that.
“I know that the only focus of the fans is to defend the club and they want the best for the team. We will try to give them that.
“We’ve been missing the fans so much and we need them.”
ART OF CONCENTRATION
Mikel Arteta warned his Arsenal stars they must not let talk of a potential takeover put them off ahead of tonight’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal.
The Spanish boss said: “We have to try to be away from all of the rumours and everything that is happening around the club.
“We have to focus on the pitch because the best way to help the football club is to win football matches and be competitive at the highest level.
“It’s a massive game for the club and if we win we will be much closer to getting a trophy.
“Winning always helps for the future, it is the best way to prepare for anything.”
CIECH MATE
Former Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny could make a surprise Premier League return with Everton or Chelsea, according to reports.
Juventus are surveying their options in the transfer market in their quest to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The AC Milan goalkeeper, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season with negotiations on an extension progressing slowly.
That has opened the door for long-term admirers Juve, as reported by Tuttosport.
But the Italian would not come cheap given Donnarumma’s wage demands and the hefty fee demanded by agent Mino Raiola.
Therefore the Bianconeri are said to be considering selling Szczesny to raise funds for the deal.
Everton and Chelsea are named as two clubs being offered the goalkeeper for around £17million.
Credit: PA:Empics Sport
THIERR THEM DOWN
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry confirmed he was involved in Daniel Ek’s takeover bid and here’s how it could shape up.

RAF AND READY
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to join the race for Achraf Hakimi amid interest from Arsenal.
The right-back, 22, has been a key part of Inter Milan’s Serie A title triumph but could still leave the club.
Financial problems at the Giuseppe Meazza have alerted prospective bidders although reports in Italy suggest Hakimi will be fiercely defended in the upcoming market.
Arsenal and Chelsea had both been credited with interest in recent months.
In particular, the Gunners may be seeking a replacement for Hector Bellerin amid reports linking him with Paris Saint-Germain.
But Bundesliga giants Bayern are also on the lookout ahead of Julian Nagelsmann’s arrival.
According to German football reporter Manuel Bonke, the Bavarians are targeting Hakimi although the transfer fee could be a big stumbling block.
Credit: AFP
GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken responsibility for Arsenal’s miserable season and admits he has fallen short of expectations.
Aubameyang said: “This has been my most difficult season for a few years because I’ve had some issues on and off the pitch and it’s been really tough.
“I know that everyone was expecting me to score more goals so maybe I feel a bit responsible for the situation that we are in right now.
“The criticism hurts but you have to accept it because people were waiting for me when you have done what I have done in the last few years.
“But now we have this opportunity to change our season so maybe this is the biggest game of my Arsenal career so far.”
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta will remain Arsenal boss next season, according to reports.
Eurosport claims Stan Kroenke has no plans to part ways with the Spaniards despite a below-par campaign.
But there is hope Arteta can salvage things by winning the Europa League.
And Kroenke is also said to be ready to back Arteta in the transfer window following backlash from supporters over the Super League.
Finally, Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset for £25million.
GUNNER BE GOOD
It’s crunch time for Arsenal as they prepare for their Europa League semi against Villarreal.
The likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are going to be vital as the Gunners look to battle back from 2-1 down.
With an all-English Champions League final confirmed, and Man United virtually already in the Europa showpiece – can Arsenal make it another home-grown affair?

OH DANI BOY
Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta must drop Dani Ceballos for Arsenal’s clash with Villarreal.
And the Gunners legend has instead urged Mo Elneny to get a start.
He told the Wrighty’s House podcast: “For me Ceballos doesn’t make my team.
“I’d rather have Elneny in there, I know he scored the other day, but he has got a drive and determination about him.
“You cannot dislike his output and what he’s trying to do for the team.”
Ian Wright hopes Dani Ceballos does not start against Villarreal
CASH WOE
Europe’s leading clubs lost £50m in Champions League prize money as a result of LAST season’s Covid crisis.
But they still bagged lots more than their Europa League competitors.
£9.74m was stripped from the FOUR English clubs in the Champions League.
Despite handing back £2.85m, Manchester City still made £81.73m from their run to the last eight, a sum only exceeded by PSG, who topped the list with £109.4m, winners Bayern Munich (£108.24) and Barcelona (£86.48m).
Liverpool grossed £73.33m, including their Super Cup victory bonus, Chelsea £71.6m and Spurs £55.66m.
By contrast, Manchester United earned just £26.36m from their Europa League run, with Wolves taking £19.62m and Arsenal, eliminated in the last 16, £16.08m.
There were smaller cash prizes for Champions and Europa League teams this term
ART OF THE MATTER
Mikel Arteta will remain Arsenal boss next season, according to reports.
Eurosport claims Stan Kroenke has no plans to part ways with the Spaniards despite a below-par campaign.
But there is hope Arteta can salvage things by winning the Europa League.
And Kroenke is also said to be ready to back Arteta in the transfer window following backlash from supporters over the Super League.
Arsenal have no plans to axe Mikel Arteta this summer
EURO STARS
Man City are set for a 4,000 ticket allocation for the Champions League Final – after UEFA confirmed it will go ahead in Istanbul despite Turkey’s covid crisis.
Authorities in Ankara have confirmed to Uefa they are happy to host Manchester City and Chelsea or Real Madrid at the Ataturk on the last Saturday of May. 
Uefa have already confirmed a crowd of 9,500, including 2,000 tickets to each club, for the Europa League Final in Gdansk on May 26.
Man United are virtually through after beating Roma 6-2 in their first leg.
But Arsenal face an uphill battle after losing 2-1 to Villarreal.
English fans are ready for both the Champions League and Europa League finals
GUNNERS BE GREAT
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has thanked Arsenal for allowing his compassionate leave to visit his sick mother.
Aubameyang said:  “It was a really nice thing from the club to let me go see my mum when I had this issue with her and she’s so much better now.
“I am used to seeing my family quite often and they regularly come to the stadium when we are playing at home, so this year has been very difficult for me.
“I want to see people back at the games because I’m a player that likes these kind of emotions and I wish for every player to be close to their family again.”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has thanked Arsenal for allowing him to visit his sick mother
PIE IN THE SKY
Aubamayeng has also revealed he lost over half a stone after being hospitalised with malaria.
The Arsenal ace said: “Physically, I would say I am 90 percent recovered from the malaria although I am more than 100 percent in my mind.
“At first I thought I was just tired after travelling back from Gabon, but then I started feeling very bad and it was the worst sickness of my life.
“It was non-stop for three days and nights and paracetamol was having no effect, so I said to the doctor that I had to go to the hospital because I was too incapacitated to do anything.
“I stayed in hospital for three days and lost four kilograms, so it was a really bad moment.
“You can have big problems if you don’t get the right treatment for malaria quickly but fortunately I had some good doctors and I started to make some improvements.”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang lost four kilos after contracting malaria
PIE OH MY
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken responsibility for Arsenal’s miserable season and admits he has fallen short of expectations.
Aubameyang said: “This has been my most difficult season for a few years because I’ve had some issues on and off the pitch and it’s been really tough.
“I know that everyone was expecting me to score more goals so maybe I feel a bit responsible for the situation that we are in right now.
“The criticism hurts but you have to accept it because people were waiting for me when you have done what I have done in the last few years.
“But now we have this opportunity to change our season so maybe this is the biggest game of my Arsenal career so far.”
Aubameyang has held his hands up for a poor season
FROM SUNSPORT’S MARTIN LIPTON
Away fans will NOT be able to attend the last two rounds of Prem games – after the Old Trafford pitch invasion forced a U-turn.
Prem clubs had been keen to ensure up to 500 visiting supporters were allowed into grounds in the last week of the season, as part of maximum 10,000 crowds.
But League chiefs were concerned that the Government, and local safety officers, might block the proposals in the wake of the violent incidents that saw Manchester United’s game with Liverpool postponed on Sunday.
And now the Prem has confirmed that, while fans are set to be allowed at the games between May 18 and May 23 – one in each of the 20 top flight stadiums – seats will be strictly sold to home fans only.
Man Utd fans storming of the pitch has made the Premier League re-think their plans
KIER WE GO
Mikel Arteta will pick his most important team of the season when Arsenal face Villarreal on Thursday.
The Gunners are 2-1 down from the first leg but managed to bag an important away goal in Spain.
But there are doubts over three key players, with Alexandre Lacazette, Kieran Tierney and David Luiz all racing to be fit.
This is how Arsenal could look for their crunch Europa League semi…
How Arsenal could face Villarreal
PAUL OVER
Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset for £25million.
Paul Onuachu could swap Genk for the Gunners
ARTETA HAPPY WITH XHAKA AT LB
Mikel Arteta is happy with Granit Xhaka’s performances at left back.
The Swiss midfielder has been filling in for Kieran Tierney of late but may lose his place to the returning Scottish defender on Thursday evening.
Arteta said: “We have managed to get some clean sheets since he’s [Xhaka] been playing there and that’s something that didn’t happen for 13 games. 
“He gives something different to the team.”
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DANIEL EK and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.And it is claimed that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote could have bought the club for £1.7bn two years ago.
That price is understood to be around the valuation Ek has of the club.
However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
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FROM SUNSPORT’S MARTIN LIPTON
Away fans will NOT be able to attend the last two rounds of Prem games – after the Old Trafford pitch invasion forced a U-turn.
Prem clubs had been keen to ensure up to 500 visiting supporters were allowed into grounds in the last week of the season, as part of maximum 10,000 crowds.
But League chiefs were concerned that the Government, and local safety officers, might block the proposals in the wake of the violent incidents that saw Manchester United’s game with Liverpool postponed on Sunday.
And now the Prem has confirmed that, while fans are set to be allowed at the games between May 18 and May 23 – one in each of the 20 top flight stadiums – seats will be strictly sold to home fans only.
Man Utd fans storming of the pitch has made the Premier League re-think their plans
KIER WE GO
Mikel Arteta will pick his most important team of the season when Arsenal face Villarreal on Thursday.
The Gunners are 2-1 down from the first leg but managed to bag an important away goal in Spain.
But there are doubts over three key players, with Alexandre Lacazette, Kieran Tierney and David Luiz all racing to be fit.
This is how Arsenal could look for their crunch Europa League semi…
How Arsenal could face Villarreal
PAUL OVER
Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset for £25million.
Paul Onuachu could swap Genk for the Gunners
ARTETA HAPPY WITH XHAKA AT LB
Mikel Arteta is happy with Granit Xhaka’s performances at left back.
The Swiss midfielder has been filling in for Kieran Tierney of late but may lose his place to the returning Scottish defender on Thursday evening.
Arteta said: “We have managed to get some clean sheets since he’s [Xhaka] been playing there and that’s something that didn’t happen for 13 games. 
“He gives something different to the team.”
ARTETA BACKS AUBA
Mikel Arteta has been speaking about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of their Europa League semi-final against Villarreal tomorrow.
Speaking at a press conference, the Gunners boss said: “My job, my responsibility, is to protect our players and try to get the maximum out of them.
“We know certain things that the outside world doesn’t know.
“They can comment but sometimes without knowing all the details, which is a little bit unfair for the people. 
“We make decisions that sometimes people are judging but without really knowing the detail. That criticism is part of our job.
“Auba played well and he felt much better than the days before [Sunday]. Obviously, scoring a goal is really important for him as well, so he’s in a good place.
“This game always gives you another opportunity. If you are there, then you are ready for the taking. He can turn things around really quickly so hopefully we can see that tomorrow.”
PLAYER OF THE MONTH NOMINEE
Vivianne Miedema has been nominated for April’s WSL Player of the Month award.
The Dutch striker has impressed for the Gunners this season, scoring 18 goals in 21 WSL appearances.
Miedema scooped the PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year award in 2018-19 and was named the FWA Women’s Footballer of Year last season.
Click the link below to vote…
Congratulations, @VivianneMiedema 👏Our striker has been nominated for the @BarclaysFooty Player of the Month award for April! 🏆GET VOTING BELOW, GOONERS! 👇— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) May 5, 2021

ARTETA PLAYS DOWN TAKEOVER TALKS
Mikel Arteta has played down talks of a takeover at the Emirates.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed an interest in buying the club but the Arsenal boss was only interested in discussing Thursday’s Europa League semi-final against Villarreal. 
Arteta said: “We have to try to be away from all of the rumours and everything that is happening around the club.
“We have to focus on the pitch because the best way to help the football club is to win football matches and be competitive at the highest level.
“It’s a massive game for the club and if we win we will be much closer to getting a trophy. Winning always helps for the future, it is the best way to prepare for anything.”
REMEMBER THE NAME
Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri scored a stunning goal for the U18s in their recent game against Reading.
The forward, 14, showed maturity and class way beyond his years with this impressive strike.
Take a look…

JENS AXE
Jens Lehmann has been sacked by Hertha Berlin after an apparent racist message appeared online.
The former Gunners goalkeeper sent Sky Germany pundit Dennis Aogo a message during coverage of Tuesday’s clash between Man City and PSG.
Lehmann accidentally sent a WhatsApp to the former Germany international Aogo asking “Is Dennis actually your token black guy?”
A stunned Aogo posted a screenshot of the message on his Instagram story and said: “Wow, are you serious? This message was probably not meant for me.”
Lehmann swiftly apologised on Wednesday morning but was sacked from his role on Hertha Berlin’s board.
The ex-Arsenal goalkeeper tweeted: “In a private message from my cell phone to Dennis Aogo, an impression was created for which I apologised in conversation with Dennis.”

REF JUSTICE
Arsenal’s European destiny will be overseen by controversial referee Slavko Vincic.
The Slovenian official has been placed in charge of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal at the Emirates.
Vincic, 41, was arrested last year by cops investigating a drugs and prostitution ring in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Click here to read more about the ref.
CEBALLOS NOT AL-WRIGHT
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta should drop Dani Ceballos.
Speaking on the Wrighty’s House podcast, the ex-striker said: “For me Ceballos doesn’t make my team.
“I’d rather have Elneny in there, I know he scored the other day, but he has got a drive and determination about him – you cannot dislike his output and what he’s trying to do for the team.”
Reports suggest Real Madrid want at least £25milion for the 24-year-old Spain international, who is yet to score his first Premier League goal.
OUTCASTS COMING HOME?
Exiled Arsenal defenders William Saliba and Konstantinos Mavropanos will be returning to Arsenal next season, according to reports.
CBS are reporting that manager Mikel Arteta will give both players a chance to impress in pre-season.
The Gunners could be on the verge of losing defender David Luiz, who is out of contract in the summer.
Saliba, signed for £27million in 2019, has yet to play for the club after being loaned out to Saint-Etienne and Nice.
Mavropanos, who hasn’t featured in the Premier League under Arteta, has spent time on loan at Nurnberg and Stuttgart. 
APRIL GOAL OF THE MONTH
The Gunners scored some cracking goals in April.
Who gets your vote?
Click on the link below to have your say…
🏆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵Who gets your vote? 👇— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 4, 2021

ARTETA SAFE
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will remain their head coach next season, according to reports.
There has been a lot of speculation about his position following a disappointing Premier League campaign, but Eurosport are now reporting he will stay at the Emirates.
And it is believed owner Stan Kroenke will stay at the club and invest heavily in the team.
The concern now is attracting top players to the Gunners as they seem unlikely to qualify for European football – unless they don’t win the Europa League.
A Europa League triumph will see them qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2016.
HATE TO LUIZ YOU
David Luiz is reportedly preparing for life after Arsenal as his representatives contact potential new clubs.
The Gunners are yet to make a decision on whether the Brazilian, 34, will be offered a new contract when his existing deal expires next month.
And his entourage are said to be working on engineering a move abroad if he is let go.
According to CBS Sports, an MLS club are among the options being considered by Luiz.
Although his wage demands are thought to be a stumbling block to a Stateside switch.
Former club Benfica and Serie A side Lazio have also been touted to move for the one-time Premier League champion.
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LACA AND TIERNEY TRAINING
Mikel Arteta has been given a boost ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Europa League semi-final against Villarreal as Alexandre Lacazette and Kieran Tierney both trained yesterday.
The duo missed the first leg of the tie last week due to injury.
The Gunners have posted the two training on their official Instagram account.

A CLOSER LOOK
With fans absent from stadiums, microphones can pick up far more than before.
In Sunday’s game against Newcastle, one camera followed goalscorer Mohamed Elneny around the pitch.
The following video gives us a sneak peak as to what it’s like to be a Premier League footballer.

NEWCASTLE WIN
The Gunners looked in good form on Sunday as they defeated Newcastle 2-0 at St James’ Park.
Here’s the best of the action…

GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS
Spotify co-owner Daniel Ek is keen to buy Arsenal Football Club but Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), who have come under fire following the European Super League chaos, have stated the club is not for sale under any circumstances.
However, the Mail reported that KSE were approached by an international financial consortium in 2019 and seemed keen on doing business back then.
Majority shareholder Stan Kroenke didn’t reject the approach outright, like he did with Ek, but instead told the interested party they would have to pay a fee in the region of £1.7billion.
Gunners legend Thierry Henry is one of three Invincibles who are backing the Swedish billionaire, along with Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp.
But Henry has warned fans that a potential takeover of the club will take a “long time”.
The club’s record goalscorer said: “We know what we want to do but first and foremost we need to make sure we can take over, if they are listening.
“Let’s see where it is going to go, he reached out. I don’t know now how far they went.”
In other news, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks set to stay after the end of the season following a turbulent campaign.
The Spaniard is also likely to receive extra transfer funds ahead of the summer transfer window.
That is because Kroenke is trying to ease tensions following some fiery demonstrations from club’s faithful, who are demanding his departure from the club.
ANTI SOCIAL
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry hailed the “amazing” support for the social media boycott in response to online abuse in sport but warned this is just a start.
Henry told Monday Night Football yesterday: “When I saw the reaction of football that was amazing.
“Not only football, but in the last two or three days of it, it seems like everybody came to support and I was really happy about it.
“I always mention the strength of the pack because if you’re alone those companies don’t care about individuals”
HENRY PICKS
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes former team-mates and fellow Invincibles Dennis Bergkamp as well as Patrick Vieira should join him and Alan Shearer in the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Henry told Sky Sports: “Dennis, obviously I could be biased but this guy was an example for me, always wanted to do more, first in training, last in training doing what he was always being asked to do, passionate about Arsenal, passionate about the Premier League.
“He made the team better, he made the guys around him better and I always said I don’t know how many guys would have the passion that he had.
“Always people remember Patrick, tackling someone, arguing with someone. For me, he’s the only guy that could have played alone in midfield.
“And the quality. Sometimes Patrick was doing it on purpose to lift the ball, flick it over people, just passing by them and, I mean, it was just unplayable at times – I don’t know a lot of people that could have done like that everything in midfield”
MARTINELLI PREDICTION
Owen Hargreaves predicts Arsenal ace Gabriel Martinelli can become “one of the best players in the Premier League”, even though he has only made six starts.
Hargreaves told Premier League Productions: “I love Martinelli. I think he’s such a great player. Obviously, he has had some injury issues – but this ball [for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal vs Newcastle], with his weaker foot, it’s a dream ball, isn’t it?
“The thing I like about Martinelli for a flair player is that he puts a shift in. He works incredibly hard. I think technically he is very good. He glides by people quite effortlessly. The cool thing is that he can play through the middle, he can play off the left and he can go right.
“So, I think there is a huge talent in there and for Arsenal fans, and you think about with [Bukayo] Saka and [Emile] Smith Rowe, they have a fabulous player, who I think has the potential to become one of the best players in the Premier League. But he has to stay fit”
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TOP GUI
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez as manager Mikel Arteta is looking for a new defensive midfielder.
Rodriguez is aware of the Gunners’ interest but has previously stated he is happy in Seville with Betis.
The Argentina international told Estadio Deportivo in March: “I saw it because friends from Argentina asked me, but I told them that I knew the same as them.
“I am the protagonist because I am in the news but today, I do not know more or less than you who also saw it.
“I am very happy, I arrived and there was one or two months with a strange situation for everyone with the issue of confinement but the truth is that I am very happy in Seville, with the city, the weather, at the club. I’m very happy”
INJURY BOOST
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has received a major injury boost ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final clash against Villarreal.
Kieran Tierney and Alexandre Lacazette returned to full training ahead of the crucial second leg at the Emirates.
Tierney missed the Gunners’ last six matches due to a knee injury whereas Lacazette has been sidelined since last month’s draw with Fulham due to a hamstring problem.
Arsenal lost 2-1 at Villarreal last week and need at least one goal to make it through to the Europa League final
TRANSFER BLOW
Incoming Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann wishes to sign Arsenal target Achraf Hakimi in the summer.
According to German journalist Manuel Bonke, RB Leipzig boss Nagelsmann is already drawing up a transfer list ahead of his imminent summer move at Bayern’s helm and Hakimi is among his top wishes.
The Inter Milan ace has impressed this season with the newly-crowned Italian champions.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sees the right-back as a potential replacement for Hector Bellerin, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain
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