Arsenal & Manchester City title run-in fixtures become clearer
Manchester City’s progression to the FA Cup final has provided a little more clarity on their Premier League run-in, with Arsenal’s fixtures also largely now sorted.
Manchester City’s progression to the FA Cup final has provided a little more clarity on their Premier League run-in, with Arsenal’s fixtures also largely now sorted.
Arsenal could face a weakened Newcastle side on Saturday, with Anthony Gordon a doubt and Tino Livramento facing a lengthy spell out.
Newcastle United’s Joelinton has received a suspension, ruling him out of their upcoming match away to Arsenal.
Rodri will miss Manchester City’s clash with Burnley, offering Arsenal a small boost as Pep Guardiola’s side chase top spot in the title race.
Manchester City are expected to be without Ruben Dias against Arsenal, although Pep Guardiola has been boosted by Nico O’Reilly’s return.
Jeremy Doku believes Manchester City’s match against Arsenal this weekend is a potential title-decider, and he expects the Gunners to put up a fight.
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.
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.
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.
Pep Guardiola plays down claims about Arsenal’s “dark arts”, says referees must judge game management and insists there are “more important things” in the world.
Tottenham’s survival bid suffers a major setback as Guglielmo Vicario faces hernia surgery and Spurs are forced towards an error prone back up keeper.
Pep Guardiola confirms James Trafford will start in goal at Wembley, with City juggling defensive absences as Arteta’s side arrive near full strength.
Bernardo Silva risks suspension before Manchester City host Arsenal, with two more bookings enough to rule him out of a crucial title clash.
Rodri faces potential ban after FA charge over comments questioning referee neutrality following Man City’s draw with Tottenham.
Arsenal travel to Brentford on Thursday knowing there is little margin for error, and the team news in west London offers a mixed picture for both sides.
Keith Andrews outlines why Brentford expect a stern test on Thursday, praising Arteta’s structure, set-piece threat and winning mentality.
Thomas Frank said he is “1,000 per cent sure” he would not be sacked before Tottenham host Arsenal despite Spurs sliding to 16th. He has just been sacked.
Arsenal head to Brentford knowing three points are essential as the title race tightens and their midweek trip comes with little room for error. Arsenal…