Arsenal News Archives: 01/2025

David Raya believes Arsenal can catch Liverpool in the title race after a vital win over Spurs. With resilience and focus, can the Gunners close the gap?

Arsenal face Aston Villa with no new injuries but remain without Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. Will Riccardo Calafiori’s return boost their defensive options?

Theo Julienne signs his first pro contract with Arsenal. The 17-year-old midfielder promises versatility, determination, and a bright future for the Gunners’ academy talent.

Renée Slegers becomes Arsenal Women’s head coach after a stellar interim run.

Arsenal’s injury crisis deepens with Gabriel Jesus sidelined. Updates on his recovery and the return timelines for Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and others.

Arsenal’s derby win against Spurs triggers VAR debate as fans mock calls to review corners, highlighting perceived bias when Gunners benefit from decisions.

Gabriel Jesus begins recovery after ACL surgery. Learn about the rigorous rehabilitation process Arsenal’s striker faces and the club’s strategy to support his return.

Arsenal academy defender Josh Nichols has been on the fringes of the senior squad this season, but he’s now confirmed he’s dealing with a long-term injury.

Vivienne Lia signs her first professional contract with Arsenal Women, highlighting the club’s commitment to developing homegrown talent and fostering youth success.

Tottenham Hotspur have picked up another injury ahead of the north London derby, though they’re set to welcome Richarlison back into the fold.

In the wake of the bad news about Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta has provided some positive updates on Arsenal’s other injured players ahead of Wednesday’s north London derby.

Gabriel Jesus has suffered an ACL rupture, with surgery required before a lengthy period of recovery

Reiss Nelson is set for a return from injury this month, with Marco Silva providing another positive update on the Arsenal loan winger this week.

Arsenal’s loanees had a pretty good weekend, with Karl Hein keeping a clean sheet, Albert Sambi Lokonga providing an assist, and Fabio Vieira impressing from the bench.

Mikel Arteta has admitted it’s not in his hands to sign a forward in the January transfer window, despite Arsenal’s obvious need for attacking additions.

Martin Odegaard has admitted his penalty attempt against Manchester United was “not good enough”, but Mikel Arteta has praised the midfielder for stepping up again in the shootout.

Arsenal’s FA women’s cup tie against Bristol was postponed on Saturday, as Meadow Park was not able to deal with the extreme cold episode that lasted most of last week.

Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte could be banned retrospectively for his headbutt on Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, with referee Andy Madley seemingly missing the incident.

The Arsenal academy have had another game postponed, with the Premier League 2 fixture against Norwich City now set to be played in March.

Mikel Arteta fears that Gabriel Jesus has suffered a serious knee injury, following his early substitution during Sunday’s FA Cup match against Manchester United.