This week, Arsenal confirmed that Nicolas Pepe will spend the season on loan with OGC Nice but while the Ivorian looks to get back to ‘enjoying football’ there is no option to buy in his deal.
As we head into Matchweek 4 with with Arsenal set to face Fulham having won their opening three matches of the season, some people are getting a little carried away, like whichever journalist at the pre-game press conference asked Mikel Arteta if Arsenal are title contenders this season.
Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal u18s will face Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Manchester United in the u18 Premier League Cup group stage this season.
Reiss Nelson remains the only injured Arsenal player in the men’s senior squad, but he’s back out on the training pitches.
Jarred Gillett will step away from the TV screens to take up his whistle as he is appointed referee for Arsenal’s game against Fulham at the Emirates this weekend.
Mikel Arteta spoke with the press on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s game against Fulham and has explained why he sent Arsenal’s record signing out on loan until the end of the season.
Saturday’s game against Fulham will be Mikel Arteta’s 100th Premier League game as Arsenal manager and it’s quite interesting to look at the progress that has been made over that time, even if Arteta wasn’t aware of his approaching milestone.
The Europa League draw for group stages was made on Friday and Arsenal finally learned who they will be spending their Thursday evenings with for the foreseeable future.
Nicolas Pepe was presented to the OGC Nice fans on Thursday night after completing his loan move from Arsenal was confirmed.
Arsenal are hoping to sign a winger to replace Nicolas Pepe this week but they aren’t close to a deal to bring in Wolves’ Pedro Neto.
Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the papers in terms of Arsenal coverage
Arsenal will learn their upcoming Europa League opponents this week, with the group stage draw set to take place on Friday.
For the third week in a row, Arsenal have entrants in the various Teams of the Week, this time for their victory over Bournemouth.
Salah-Eddine Oulad M’hand has completed a loan move with an option to buy, joining Hull City in the Championship.
Arsenal youth goalkeeper Tom Smith has joined Bromley FC on loan, his fourth loan to non-league football.
Matthew and Paul enjoy a recap of Arsenal beating Bournemouth, give some love to the new boys (and Martin Odegaard) and look at the continued evolution of Arsenal’s defensive set up.
Pablo Mari has picked up an injury early in his loan to A.C. Monza, suffering a muscular issue in the buildup to their match against Napoli.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy has joined Rotherham United on loan after Preston North End pulled out of the race
Ronaldinho believes Gabriel Jesus will be one of the best players in Europe now that he’s at a club where he can be a focal point.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal aren’t giving up on further signings before the conclusion of the summer transfer window.