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      Mikel Arteta tells his frustrated bench players to ‘change history’ as Arsenal eye stunning Double to end the season

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      MIKEL ARTETA has told his frustrated bench players: You can make Arsenal history.The Gunners have the chance to briefly leapfrog Liverpool back to the Premier League summit on Wednesday with a win over relegation-battling Luton at the Emirates.Mikel Arteta has urged his substitutes to influence their hunt for trophiesCredit: GettyArteta uses Reiss Nelson as an example after his injury time winner last seasonCredit: GettyBarring Dutch full-back Jurrien Timber, Arteta nearly has a fully fit squad to choose from for the season run-in, competing in the Prem and the Champions League.During Sunday’s goalless draw at the Etihad against Manchester City, Arteta had the luxury of bringing on Thomas Partey, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Takehiro Tomiyasu.Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Eddie Nketiah and Oleksandr Zinchenko were unused, having struggled recently for game time, while Reiss Nelson did not even make the squad.With nine Prem games remaining and potentially five more in Europe should they reach the Champions League final on June 1, Arteta will have to rotate to keep his starters fresh.READ MORE ARSENALAnd the Spaniard has urged his fringe stars to stay physically to be ready to influence the North London club’s hunt for silverware.Considering several changes against the Hatters, Arteta explained: “It’s always that balance, but their obligation and duty is to be prepared to play any minute in any moment.“Look at the example of Reiss. His best moment for Arsenal [scoring in injury time to beat Bournemouth last season], it’s a moment where he played a few minutes and made a huge impact and it’s one of the best days in his life as an Arsenal player.“Nobody remembers if he started or if it was off the bench. There are a lot of examples in world sport where players made the impact.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Sometimes you just need a second to change the history of a football club. You don’t need 100 minutes to play football.“It’s easy to see that it’s a fact. It’s not something that I’m inventing.” Mikel Arteta on Manchester City 0-0 ArsenalDamning data means rustiness is likely: Nketiah and Vieira have no Prem starts and a combined total of 124 minutes on the pitch in 2024.Zinchenko has three starts and 236 minutes of Prem action since the turn of the year, while Smith Rowe has only one start and 112 minutes.Nelson has no starts and 80 Prem minutes under his belt this calendar year, while Smith Rowe, Vieira and Zinchenko have all had injury issues.In an ideal world, Arteta admits he would “love” to have 22 elite players who he can constantly rotate.His old City mentor Pep Guardiola has managed to achieve this in recent seasons, with at least two world class players in each position thanks to their financial power in the transfer market.Arteta said: “I would love that – to have 22 or 20 instead of 18, where we change and one is better than the other. The week after, the other is better than the other one.“That raises the level and for sure you would win more games.”Asked how many transfer windows it would take for Arsenal to do the same, Arteta added: “I don’t know. It depends on how much we have to spend and how good we are at evolving the players we have to get to that level. Obviously the academy is a key thing.”Bukayo Saka is expected to start against Luton despite hobbling off with a muscular injury at City, while Gabriel Martinelli should also feature having overcome a foot issue.READ MORE SUN STORIESTimber, who had ACL surgery back in August, is “not far off”, but Arteta has warned the Holland international will need time with the U23s to get match fit first.Arteta was also asked about his own future, with just 12 months left on his current deal, but he insisted: “A year is a long time in football. I am really happy. The players are happy, the club is happy, no issues.” More

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      Arsenal and Spurs set for £100million Alexander Isak transfer showdown as rivals exploit Newcastle’s FFP nightmare

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      NEWCASTLE are braced for Arsenal and Tottenham to launch £100million moves for Alexander Isak.But Toon boss Eddie Howe warned the London clubs that their star striker is not for sale.Alexander Isak is set to to be the subject of a transfer tug of war between Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: RexIsak has been on fire for Newcastle this seasonIsak, 23, made it 14 Premier League goals in 21 games this season with two penalties in Saturday’s 4-3 win over West Ham.He has quickly become a fans’ favourite with his direct running and eye for goal since Toon paid Real Socieded a club-record £60m in 2022.But fears remain that Newcastle may have to cash in to navigate FFP rules, especially if they finish outside of the European places.And huge offers from Champions League clubs will be hard to ignore.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuring the international break, Isak admitted that “if things show up, things can happen”.But Howe insists he is off limits, saying: “He’s an outstanding talent and no one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him.”It’s been a stop-start season for Isak because of injury but he is looking back to his deadly best following four goals in his last four games.Arsenal are believed to be already plotting a summer move for the £100m-rated forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Spurs are also keeping tabs with Brentford’s Ivan Toney another target for around the same fee.Howe added: “Isak was excellent against West Ham. How Arteta turned Havertz from expensive flop to Arsenal’s gamechanger”He didn’t score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good.“His link play, athleticism, he looked in a really good place.”Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want a lethal frontman to take them to the next levelCredit: ReutersSpurs are likewise in the market for a forward of Isak’s calibreCredit: Rex More

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      Aaron Ramsdale thrown Premier League transfer lifeline with Arsenal outcast ‘preparing to move on’ in summer

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      NEWCASTLE have renewed their interest in Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, according to reports.The Gunners shot-stopper, 25, is being heavily linked with leaving the Emirates at the end of the campaign after being dislodged as No1 by David Raya.Aaron Ramsdale is expected to leave Arsenal in the summerCredit: GettyHe has played just six Premier League games so far this seasonThe English keeper has featured just six times in the Premier League this season despite a stellar first two years in North London.Now he is “assessing his options” ahead of the transfer window as he seeks more regular game time.According to The Mail, Newcastle are one of the clubs interested in him.Martin Dubravka, 35, has been deputising for Nick Pope, 31, who is expected to return from injury before the end of the month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Newcastle want to bring a younger keeper in as they look towards the future.And manager Eddie Howe could well be best placed to convince Ramsdale to move to St James’ Park having signed him for Bournemouth in 2017.Ramsdale also gave credit to Howe despite the coach fining him and sending him on loan to Wimbledon after he missed the bus for a Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.The keeper later called the incident a “penny dropping moment” in his career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, Newcastle’s pursuit of Ramsdale will depend on Arsenal’s asking price.He joined Mikel Arteta’s men from Sheffield United for £30million in 2021, having returned to Bramall Lane from Bournemouth for £18.5m one year earlier.Chelsea women’s coach Emma Hayes SHOVES Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall in heated scenes after losing League Cup finalIf Ramsdale does leave Arsenal, the Premier League title challengers are eyeing up Columbus Crew keeper Patrick Schulte as a potential replacement. More

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      Arsenal and Bayern Munich to do battle off the pitch as well as on it as they target transfer for Real Sociedad star

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      ARSENAL face a battle on and off the pitch with Bayern Munich with the Champions League quarter-finalists both reportedly eyeing Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.The midfielder “remains on the list” as a top transfer target at the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2024 summer window.Martin Zubimendi ‘remains on Arsenal’s list’ to target in the summer transfer windowCredit: GettyThe Gunners are looking to bolster their squad ahead of next season as boss Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu Gaspar continuously work to improve their current squad.Zubimendi has emerged as a player of interest, with him becoming one of LaLiga’s leading midfielders.And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arteta’s side are eyeing up the 25-year-old.But he adds they will have to battle Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich for the Spanish international’s signature.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe tweeted: “Understand Martin Zubimendi remains on Arsenal list. And he was on top of Bayern list in case Xabi Alonso was gonna become their new coach. “Bayern still appreciates Zubimendi as one of the targets but final decision will be up to next manager. It’s all quiet with Barca.”It means Arsenal, who face Bayern Munich in the Champions League later this month, must out-do their German rivals in the transfer market too.Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield department, despite signing recording addition Declan Rice last year.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERZubimendi has established himself as a key player for Imanol Alguacil’s side after rising through the ranks at Sociedad.He led the LaLiga outfit to a place in the last-16 of the Champions League before eventually crashing out to Paris Saint-Germain. Three ways Declan Rice has become one of the world’s top midfieldersThe Spain international still has three years left on his contract with Sociedad, hinting they are in no rush to sell him.Zubimendi said: “I have never planned to leave Real Sociedad, I always say that. I love life here, at home, I’m so happy here. “The values of this club are the same as mine so I feel very good, I always said that I’m happy.”However, the benefit of playing in the Premier League for one of Europe’s most successful sides could be hard for Zubimendi to turn down.  More

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      Liverpool and Man City could face off again this season to decide Premier League title – but Arsenal WON’T be involved

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester City could face a title play-off – but whatever happens Arsenal will NOT play an extra game.That one-off drama is the most amazing scenario possible if a tense fight for the Premier League crown ends with two teams totally level at the top.Mo Salah is mobbed after his winner at home to Brighton left Liverpool two points clear at the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: PAMikel Arteta saw Arsenal hold Man City 0-0 to stay secondCredit: ReutersLiverpool’s 2-1 comeback win over Brighton and City’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal confirmed how close the battle is.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are two points clear of the Gunners, with Pep Guardiola’s men a point further adrift.Two of the three title contenders tying at the after the final day of the Prem season on May 19 seems incredibly unlikely.But if we do get such a staggering conclusion, a list of head-to-head criteria come into play to decide who would lift the crown.Most read in FootballAnd if Arsenal were one of those two clubs, it would be good news for ONLY them.That’s because the Gunners have come out on top overall in their clashes with both Liverpool and City.In contrast, Arsenal’s two rivals are dead level with each other – having drawn their two Prem head-to-heads 1-1.Gabriel Martinelli gave the Gunners a late 1-0 win over City back in October, before Mikel Arteta’s men clung on for a stalemate on Sunday.Most read in FootballAnd against Liverpool this term, Arsenal drew 1-1 at Anfield and then won 3-1 at Emirates in February.It mean we could yet see the most astonishing one-off game in Prem history… if Liverpool and City share top spot come May.Stranger things than that have obviously happened – but surely NEVER in top-flight history.Here’s how it might happen…
      If Liverpool and City are level on points, goal difference is the next deciding factor.
      If GD was equal, whoever has scored most will decide it.
      If the two clubs are still locked level, the team with the most points in head-to-head Prem matches this season would finish higher.
      If still equal, the club scoring the higher number of away goals in those two games would finish higher.
      If, after all that, it remains level, we get that dramatic play-off at a neutral ground.
      Prem chiefs would need to decide the details, including date and venue.
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      Shocking Man City stats emerge after drab goalless draw with Arsenal and it could cost them title

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans will have some cause for concern after a shocking stat emerged.It comes in the wake of their lifeless 0-0 draw with Arsenal.City are trailing Liverpool and Arsenal in the title raceCredit: AFPWhile on paper it’s not the worst result, given they remain just one point off the Gunners and three points off Liverpool, it speaks to a bigger pattern across the season.The club are yet to win in games against the top five teams in the league this season.They lost to Arsenal away, before drawing at home, drew twice with Liverpool, lost away to Aston Villa and drew at home to Spurs.And to make matters worse, today’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal marks the first time the club haven’t scored at the Etihad in 57 matches.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIn their remaining games against the top five, City will host Aston Villa on Wednesday, and still have to travel to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium before the season is up.While they beat Spurs away in the FA Cup in January, but are yet to winthere in the league since Spurs began playing at their new home in 2019.And Haaland’s failure to score today means he’s scored just four goals in nine league games since he returned in January.While still impressive, he’s a long way off his scintillating form of last year, which saw him score 53 goals.Most read in FootballHaaland was an isolated figure against ArsenalCredit: The Sun CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd his performance today drew criticism from Roy Keane, who was not impressed with his hold up play.City’s draw with Arsenal leaves them three points off league leaders Liverpool.Man City star Kyle Walker names shock opponent who is toughest he has ever facedA tricky midweek fixture against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will offer Guardiola the chance to bounce back as the title race continues to be split three ways.The club could still achieve a back to back treble, having reached the quarter-final of the Champions League, where they will play Real Madrid, and the semi-final of the Fa Cup, where they will play Chelsea. More

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      Arsenal ratings: Declan Rice comes out on top in battle with Rodri but Odegaard struggles to open up Man City

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      DECLAN RICE was Arsenal’s gritty hero as they clung on for a 0-0 draw in Sunday’s tame top-three clash. The England midfielder again showed he is worth all his £105million summer fee by edging his duel with outstanding counterpart Rodri in midfield.Declan Rice kept opposite number Rodri quiet in midfieldCredit: RexRice’s midfield partner Martin Odegaard was not his usual creative selfCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Ben White again showed he could be a big miss for England as the Gunners stood firm in defence.But there were some question marks further forward for Mikel Arteta’s men, especially as playmaker Martin Odegaard was kept quiet.Here’s how Arsenal rated as they dug in for a point at the Etihad.David Raya – 6Had an incredibly quiet afternoon. Most read in FootballAnnoyed the home crowd in what they saw as time wasting and he was finally booked for doing so in the 79th minute. Ben White – 8Back after his short break in Dubai and looked as though it had done him some good – while some of the other players who had been on international duty looked tired.William Saliba – 7Rarely put a foot wrong. Some key blocks and tackles and held firm under the late pressure. Ex-Arsenal star Mesut Ozil shows off ‘phenomenal’ body transformation and bulging bicepsGabriel Magalhaes – 7Cracking battle with Erling Haaland and generally came out the winner. Class. Most read in FootballJakub Kiwior – 7Has featured at left-back during Arsenal’s decent recent run and was once again solid and did a good job against Bernardo Silva. Martin Odegaard – 6Not one of his greatest games as he struggled to open up City’s defence. Jorginho – 7Did OK in central midfield but was subbed as Arteta wanted a bit more energy. Declan Rice – 8Impressive for Arsenal and enjoyed his fascinating battle with City counterpart Rodri. He came out the better of the two. Bukayo Saka tangles with Kevin De Bruyne but was often crowded outCredit: APBukayo Saka – 6 Struggled to find much space in the first half but set up a great chance for Jesus before hobbling off injured.Kai Havertz – 5Had an early collision with keeper Ortega when he could have done a lot better. Had little service, though. 5Gabriel Jesus – 6The former City striker missed a golden chance at the start of the second half. Jeered by some City fans – and applauded by others- when subbed for Trossard. SubsTomiyasu (for Kiwior 66 mins) 6 Partey (for Jorginho 66 mins) 6 Trossard (for Jesus 72 mins) 6 Martinelli (for Saka 78 mins) 6 More

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      Arsenal star’s twerk queen Wag sends fans wild as she wears black leather cat mask and lingerie for raunchy demo

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      ARSENAL fans have been left in awe after their so-called “twerk queen” struck again.Claudia Kowalczyk is the partner of Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior.Claudia dressed as a cat for the performanceCredit: InstagramThe footie wag competed in the Romanian twerk championshipsCredit: InstagramShe pulled out all the stops to winCredit: InstagramHer job title of “twerk queen” or twerk instructor went viral after the Polish footballer signed for the Gunners.Claudia boasts over 80,000 followers and regularly posts instructional videos on how to twerk.Her latest post saw her dressed as a cat as she vied to win the Romanian twerking championship.Arsenal fans were quick to comment in response to her latest dance routine.READ MORE TWERK QUEENOne fan said: “Wow😍😍😍”A second commented: “Gorgeous as usual 🔥”Another wrote: “🔥Wooow”She had something to prove on foreign territory, given she is the host of “Poland twerk champions”.Most read in FootballShe is the partner of Jakub KiwiorCredit: claudia.redheaded_babe/instagramThey recently visited MilanCredit: claudia.redheaded_babe/instagramShe regularly posts tutorials on her InstagramCredit: instagram/claudia.redheaded_babeThe organisation both teaches students and facilitates battles between rival dancers.It comes after Claudia and Jakub enjoyed a romantic mountainous getaway prior to the international break.Arsenal star Kiwior’s twerk queen Wag wiggles her famous bum on the beach as they enjoy holiday during winter breakIt came as Arsenal had a rare weekend off due to being knocked out of the FA Cup.In the pictures Claudia shared, the couple could be seen smiling and posing in front of a picturesque mountainous backdrop.Kiwior has made 16 Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season, scoring once.She has 80,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeKiwior is always present in her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe More