Arsenal News Archives: 05/2026

Former Gunner Lukas Podolski has revealed that his current plan is to retire at the end of the season, after winning the Polish Cup with boyhood club Gornik Zabrze.

Arsenal’s chances of welcoming any injured players back against Atletico Madrid have taken a hit, with none of the four involved in training on Monday.

Besiktas are reportedly weighing up a move for Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, with his future already looking uncertain.

Arsenal loanee Charles Sagoe Jr. provided two assists for the second game in a row over the weekend, as his loan to Swedish side Kalmar continues to go well.

UEFA have confirmed the refereeing team for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg match against Atletico Madrid, coming up on Tuesday.

Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira scored another winner for HSV over the weekend, but the German media continue to suggest his purchase option won’t be activated.

Gabriel Jesus’ Arsenal future is under fresh scrutiny after a change of agent and renewed links to AC Milan before the summer window.

Louie Copley suffered another injury in his final game with Crawley Town on Saturday, but the team were able to secure the result they needed to avoid relegation.

Myles Lewis-Skelly was delighted with the chance to play back in his natural midfield role on Saturday, and Paul Merson believes he’s in contention to play there against Atletico Madrid.

Riccardo Calafiori has praised the Arsenal fans for the “unbelievable atmosphere” they produced in the 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.

Wayne Rooney has praised Viktor Gyokeres’ performance against Fulham on Saturday, with the Arsenal striker insisting the team never stopped believing they could win the Premier League title.

Arsenal loanee Jakub Kiwior celebrated winning the Portuguese league title on Saturday, playing 45 minutes of their title-winning result against Alverca.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he perhaps should have played Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield sooner, adding that the teenager more than earned Saturday’s opportunity.

For the fourth match in a row, Arsenal’s opponents were fortunate to escape a red card on Saturday, with Sasa Lukic the lucky beneficiary on this occasion.

Mikel Arteta provided updates on Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard following Saturday’s win over Fulham, with the semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid just days away.

Former Arsenal target and Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is appealing a four-year doping ban, the Court of Arbitration for Sport have confirmed.

Santi Cazorla has revealed that he’s made a decision on a possible retirement this summer, but he’s not going to announce it yet.

Mikel Arteta has called on Ethan Nwaneri to show a response to recent criticism from loan manager Habib Beye, suggesting it could be a good thing for the player’s career.

Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker is set to receive a send-off in front of the fans ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Fulham.

Arsenal have hired a physiotherapist to conduct a review of the club’s recent injury problems, according to a report.