Arsenal Match Centre Archives: 01/2026

Noni Madueke said Arsenal “weren’t clinical enough” after the 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with Inter Milan next in the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were denied a “very clear penalty” after a VAR handball call in the Nottingham Forest draw, disputing the Match Centre view.

Piero Hincapie has been ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest because of his groin injury but Cristhian Mosquera is with the squad.

Man United handed Arsenal a major title boost by extending Man City’s winless Premier League run to four games, with City managing just one shot on target.

Inter Milan are already focusing on Arsenal in the Champions League, with Cristian Chivu weighing changes and Marcus Thuram expected back after Udinese.

Unai Emery has complained about Arsenal again, claiming Morgan Rogers is being targeted and saying Mikel Merino should have been sent off at the Emirates.

Tijjani Reijnders says Manchester City are “pretty confident of catching Arsenal” as they head to Old Trafford for today’s derby against Manchester United.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have no new injury concerns before Nottingham Forest, with one possible return as he checks on Mosquera, Dowman, Hincapie and Calafiori.

Viktor Gyökeres ended his wait for a goal with a strike and assist at Chelsea, then said he can “do it more often” after Arsenal’s 3-2 win.

Conor Bradley has confirmed successful knee surgery after being stretchered off vs Arsenal, as fallout continues with 576 Ofcom complaints.

Arsenal fans have filed 576 Ofcom complaints after Gary Neville said Liverpool should have “absolutely whack” Gabriel Martinelli on Sky.

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Chelsea but admits chances were missed to kill the tie, noting the semi-final is only “half-time”.

The EFL have confirmed the match officials for Arsenal’s League Cup semi-final match away to Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto remain injury doubts to face Arsenal on Wednesday, but Reece James has been involved in training ahead of the game.

Chelsea are set to make late calls on key trio Cole Palmer, Reece James, and Malo Gusto for Wednesday night’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal.

Arsenal have learned their FA Cup opponents for the fourth round, as has their only remaining loanee left in the competition.

Mikel Arteta rotated heavily at Portsmouth and watched his side score all four goals from set pieces after conceding inside three minutes.

Arne Slot has expressed doubts about Hugo Ekitike’s ability to return from injury in time to face Arsenal on Thursday, with the striker suffering a hamstring problem last week.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed a double injury blow to Manchester City’s centre-backs, with both Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol now ruled out for at least a month.

Mohamed Salah has now been ruled out of Liverpool’s trip to Arsenal on Thursday, with Egypt making the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.