Mikel Arteta admits young stars have been played more than they should

If there have been any positives for Arsenal this season, it is the emergence and integration of several youngsters who have often outshone their more senior counterparts.
CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 17: David Seaman and Patrick Vieira of Arsenal lift the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over Southampton during the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Southampton at the Millennium Stadium on May 17, 2003 in Cardiff. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta: Without fans it’s not the same

Arsenal are undisputed kings of the FA Cup and they return to the competition this weekend against Sheffield United, but will it be the same without any supporters?
Arsenal captain

Arteta: Granit Xhaka is a natural leader

Once upon a time, Granit Xhaka was Arsenal captain until he threw a massive strop, told the fans to f**k off, and we all thought his time was up at the club, but he has done what few others would have managed in this situation and turned it all around.
Liverpool fans celebrate victory outside Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on June 26, 2020 after Liverpool FC sealed the Premier League title the previous evening. - Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball on Thursday as Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City ended the Reds' 30-year wait to win the English title. Jurgen Klopp's men sealed a 19th league title for the club with a record seven games left to play after City's defeat left them 23 points adrift of Liverpool at the top. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Mikel Arteta delivers his opinion Liverpool’s Premier League title win

Well, it finally happened this week and Liverpool won the league, something we now all have to deal with for the next 10 years as their fans ramble on about it.
Mohamed Elneny celebrating with his Besiktas teammates (Photo via Elneny on Instagram)

Elneny starts in another convincing Besiktas win

Mohamed Elneny featured in another big win for Besiktas on Friday, playing 84 minutes as they defeated Konyaspor 3-0.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Cedric of Southampton arrives at the ground ahead of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Southampton FC at Selhurst Park on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

How much is Cedric Soares actually costing Arsenal?

Cedric Soares has yet to feature for Arsenal despite signing on loan in January but the club have already confirmed he will become a permanent player for the club on a 'long-term' deal, so how much will he cost?

Danilo Pereira may not be available for €20m after all

Reports from Portugal deny that FC Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira will be available for €20m this summer, after recent links to Arsenal.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Lukas Piszczek of Dortmund is challenged by Layvin Kurzawa of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020, in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Kurzawa set to extend with PSG: Agrees to 4-year deal

Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa is likely to become yet another Arsenal-linked player to decide to extend with his current club.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta instructs players at drinks break during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Luiz to start: Arsenal predicted lineup vs Sheffield United

Arsenal face Sheffield United in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, after a midweek Premier League win over Southampton.
Ben Sheaf with Doncaster Rovers (Photo via Twitter / DRFC_Official)

Ben Sheaf Season Review with Doncaster Rovers fansite

The decision to curtail the League One season without finishing the campaign means Ben Sheaf has played the last game of his loan spell with Doncaster Rovers.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Feyenoord reach agreement with Kokcu over extension

Feyenoord finally have an agreement in principle with Orkun Kokcu over a contract extension to 2025, after links to Arsenal.
Ryan Alebiosu with Arsenal (Photo via RDF Football)

Premier League provide update on 4 Arsenal youngsters

The Premier League provided an update on four Arsenal youngsters this week, in the form of their official retained lists for 2019/20.

Arsenal look at €20m move for Danilo Pereira this summer

Arsenal are looking at Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira for a potential summer transfer, who could be available for a third of his €60m release clause.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

2 in, 6 still out: Arsenal Team News for Sheffield United

Gabriel Martinelli and Pablo Mari came through successful procedures on their injuries this week, according to Arsenal's latest team news update.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on June 25, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Tierney only suffering from cramp despite injury concerns

Kieran Tierney was only suffering from cramp during the Arsenal match on Thursday, despite the initial concerns of a more serious injury.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gestures to supporters as he leaves after the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. - The game finished 0-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Matteo Guendouzi open to leaving Arsenal this summer

Matteo Guendouzi is open to leaving Arsenal this summer, and they aren't completely against cashing in, according to reports in France.

Away win at last: Arsenal Player Ratings vs Southampton

Arsenal defeated Southampton 2-0 on Thursday thanks to a couple of goals from academy products, to get their first points of the restart.
Konstantinos Mavropanos makes for the FC Nürnberg bench (Photo via Twitter / 1_fc_nuernberg)

Forgotten Arsenal man returns to training

Konstantinos Mavropanos returned to training with the FC Nürnberg squad this week, ahead of their final regular-season game of the campaign.
ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on February 23, 2020, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan returns with positive performance for Roma

Henrikh Mkhitaryan put in a positive performance in his first game back for AS Roma following the restart of Italian football on Wednesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Mikel Arteta and Zech Medley during a training session at Emirates Stadium on December 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

5 Arsenal academy players get new senior shirt numbers

Five Arsenal academy players received new first-team numbers in training this week, as we approach the end of the current campaign.

“If I was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, I would leave” says Arsenal double-winner

Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has said he would walk away from Arsenal if he was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but when he walked away himself, he won nothing.
Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shake hands after Arsenal's second goal against Real Madrid in pre-season (Photo via AFP)

Arsenal planning Scotland and Ireland pre-season tour

Arsenal are planning to tour Scotland and Ireland in late August to early September as part of their pre-season plans for the next campaign.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Thomas Partey agent heading to London to sort €50m Arsenal deal

According to FootballGhana, Thomas Partey's agent will travel to London next week to meet with Arsenal with a view to completing his client's move to the Gunners.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal ensure Premier League survival with Southampton win

Arsenal picked up all three points at the home of the side with the worst home record in the league, thus ensuring they are able to play Premier League football next season.
Arsenal's Joe Willock gives a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Europa league football match between Arsenal and Standard Liege, on December 11, 2019 in Liege. (Photo by JOHAN EYCKENS / Belga / AFP)

Willock: It’s a dream come true to play for Arsenal

Joe Willock says it's a 'dream come true' to make it into the Arsenal first team, and he's very grateful for the opportunity to step up.
Robbie Burton and Nathan Tormey with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Twitter)

Nathan Tormey confirms decision to leave Arsenal

Arsenal youth winger Nathan Tormey confirmed his decision to leave the club on Thursday, turning down the offer of a new contract.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka leaves Arsenal's Colney training centre north of London on May 20, 2020 as training continues for Premier League clubs with a June re-start the intention during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Teams have started socially-distanced training in small groups this week, but several Premier League stars have expressed concerns about plans to resume the season. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Arsenal fans get great news about Bukayo Saka deal

As Arsenal announced four deals on Wednesday morning, fans were left to wait until that evening to hear the news they really wanted - Bukayo Saka is on the verge of signing a new deal with the club.
Emile Smith Rowe on his debut for Huddersfield Town (Photo via Instagram)

Webb: Smith Rowe has immense quality and PL potential

Huddersfield former head of football David Webb thinks Emile Smith Rowe has the potential for a really good Premier League career.
William Saliba (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Puel still hoping to get Saliba back for one last match

William Saliba will return to Arsenal on June 30th as things stand, but Claude Puel and Saint-Etienne are still hoping to keep him for one last match.
BARNET, ENGLAND - JULY 24: James Hillson of Arsenal in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Barnet and Arsenal at The Hive on July 24, 2019 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Hillson trains with first-team: Likely 3rd choice for now

Arsenal youth goalkeeper James Hillson is training with the first-team after Bernd Leno's injury, looking likely to slot into the third-choice spot.
Arsenal's Joe Willock gives a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Europa league football match between Arsenal and Standard Liege, on December 11, 2019 in Liege. (Photo by JOHAN EYCKENS / Belga / AFP)

Joe Willock: There’s big sharks you have to deal with

Joe Willock has been speaking to Arsenal.com about the jump up from Academy football to the senior squad.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nketiah to replace Lacazette: Arsenal predicted lineup vs Southampton

Arsenal face Southampton away from home on Thursday, looking to pick up their first points since the return of football.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Arsenal unveil new signing Cedric Soares at London Colney on January 30, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Let’s go, Gunners!: Soares ‘delighted’ to make Arsenal deal permanent

Cedric Soares is 'delighted' to have made his loan deal with Arsenal permanent and took to Twitter to let us all know.
VERONA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of As Roma celebrates after scoring the 1-3 goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 1, 2019, in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Fonseca repeats Mkhitaryan deal desire amid swap reports

Paulo Fonseca reiterated his desire to keep Henrikh Mkhitaryan this week, amid growing rumours of a swap deal for Justin Kluivert.
Granit Xhaka playing in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium (Photo via Xhaka on Instagram)

Xhaka back: Arsenal team news ahead of Southampton

Arsenal have a growing injury list, so there was lots to unpack from their latest team news update ahead of the trip to Southampton.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Arsenal unveil new signing Cedric Soares at London Colney on January 30, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Official: Arsenal confirm 4 deals including 2 long-term

Arsenal have confirmed that they have signed David Luiz to a new one-year extension, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares to long-term, permanent deals and secured Dani Ceballos until the end of the current campaign.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal displays the message 'Black Lives Matter" on his shirt during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Di Marzio: Inter Milan & Barcelona both after Aubameyang

Inter Milan and Barcelona are both targeting a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, depending on whether their deal for Lautaro Martinez goes through.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Arthur Okonkwo of Arsenal in action during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Okonkwo back at Arsenal training ground after absence

Youth goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is back at the Arsenal training ground, following the recent injury to senior keeper Bernd Leno.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin embraces Gabriel Martinelli and Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Good news and bad: Arsenal injury updates ahead of Southampton clash

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Southampton on Thursday the club has issued some good and bad news in terms of injured players.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England.

Arsenal to wear full yellow kit for Southampton clash

Arsenal will wear a full yellow kit for their clash against Southampton on Thursday, according to an official update from the club.