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Mikel Arteta has rejected tiredness as an excuse for Arsenal’s defeat, while offering no fresh update on several injured players.

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal “did a lot of strange things” in defeat to Bournemouth after a result that reopened the title race.

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has backed Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, who continues to be linked with a move to north London.

Mikel Arteta has given Arsenal a timely injury boost before Bournemouth, confirming Ebere Eze is available and hinting at further changes.

UEFA named Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in its Team of the Week after he set a new fouling record against Arsenal without receiving a booking.

Arsenal’s WhatsApp and Facebook partnership has now officially launched, months after first being announced, with new content and fan activations.

Arsenal have confirmed the dates for their Women’s Champions League semi-final against OL Lyonnes after a difficult scheduling process.

Arsenal under-21s have secured a Premier League 2 play-off place, with Max Porter’s side still fighting for a stronger position in the draw.

Aaron Ramsey’s retirement brings back the familiar sense of what might have been, not because his talent was ever in doubt, but because his body never truly recovered from one defining act of brutality.

Mikel Arteta explained Arsenal’s mindset before Sporting, delivering key injury updates and a clear message after recent setbacks.

Luis Suarez has fired a warning before Arsenal face Sporting, insisting the Portuguese side will attack the quarter-final first leg without fear.

Arsenal have been handed a boost before facing Sporting, with captain Morten Hjulmand suspended and a midfield reshuffle now expected in Lisbon.

Renee Slegers and Kim Little reacted honestly after Arsenal’s shock FA Cup exit, admitting Brighton deserved to knock the holders out.

Sporting are managing injuries and tailoring their defence for Arsenal, with Nuno Santos expected to miss the first leg and Ivan Fresneda still a doubt.

Chelsea have suspended Enzo Fernandez for two matches, meaning the midfielder will miss next weekend’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Martin Odegaard has swapped Nike for Adidas, with the Arsenal captain signing a new multi-year deal and switching into Predator boots.

Renee Slegers has set Arsenal’s focus on Brighton after Chelsea, with the FA Cup quarter-final the next major test.

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert believes his side can hurt Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final after identifying areas to target.

Former Arsenal forward Lucas Perez has joined Cadiz until the end of the season after spending eight months without a club.

Jakub Kiwior’s €17m move from Arsenal is expected to be made permanent before 31 May, with the next step now seen as a formality.