Arsenal News Archives: 02/2023

Arsenal Women have welcomed a host of new signings to the club this January, including Dutch midfielder Victoria Pelova who has given a lengthy article to Arsenal.com.

Mohamed Elneny has signed a contract extension with Arsenal, activating the one-year option in his previous deal as expected.

A number of Arsenal’s key players weren’t in training on Monday, but this was largely just due to a recovery day.

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney has called on Miguel Azeez to fight for his place and given an injury update on fellow Arsenal loanee Omar Rekik.

Arsenal youth centre-forward Chido Obi has been called up by the England u16s, having previously played youth internationals for Denmark.

Oleksandr Zinchenko thinks the referees need to do more to protect Bukayo Saka being targeted by opponents.

Five Arsenal players made the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week for the Gunners’ comeback win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Marseille against Toulouse on Sunday night.

Arsenal youth goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo made his first senior start whilst completing his one-match loan to Hitchin Town on Saturday.

The Arsenal u18s pulled off an impressive win over Chelsea on Saturday, as they prepare for a trip to the Emirates Stadium next week.

Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles impressed after earning starts for Crystal Palace and Southampton on Saturday.

Folarin Balogun had the chance to add to his Ligue 1 goal tally on Saturday after winning a penalty, but his spot-kick was saved by Kasper Schmeichel.

Kyle Walker has expressed his disappointment with Manchester City’s draw against Nottingham Forest, labelling it as “unacceptable” and “two points dropped” in the Premier League title race with Arsenal.

Fan footage shows that many Arsenal players were already celebrating Gabriel Martinelli’s goal against Aston Villa before he’d even scored it.

Arsenal secured a thrilling 4-2 comeback win away to Aston Villa on Saturday, with Oleksandr Zinchenko scoring his first goal for the club to help set the stage for a dramatic finish.

Lee Mason has left the referees’ body PGMOL by mutual consent, following his mistake made Arsenal’s match against Brentford.

Unai Emery was not happy with Emi Martinez after his side lost 4-2 for the second home game in a row.

The Arsenal u21s drew with West Ham United on Friday night, with Salah-Eddine Oulad M’hand making his first start back with the side.

Arsenal’s fine for surrounding a match official during their match against Oxford United has been upheld and increased after their appeal.

Arsenal secured a crucial 4-2 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park, coming from behind twice to take the lead and top spot in the Premier League and the team are, like the fans, ‘bouncing’.