Arsenal News Archives: 10/2026

Mauricio Pochettino was on Arsenal’s managerial shortlist prior to hiring Mikel Arteta, according to a new report.

Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola has labelled the Premier League ‘less tactical’, after failing to score in his first five games in the competition.

David Raya and Mikel Arteta used the same word to describe Noni Madueke, following the winger’s match-winning performance for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner suggested on Sunday that Arsenal’s centre-back partnership might be the best in the world, with Mikel Arteta also praising the pairing.

Antoine Semenyo is set to miss eight weeks of action with a knee injury, after making a positive start to the new season with Manchester City.

Noni Madueke believes Arsenal showed a ‘champions’ spirit against Nottingham Forest, thanking the fans for their support on the night.

Mikel Arteta has explained why he substituted Eberechi Eze at half-time against Nottingham Forest, to be replaced by eventual match-winner Noni Madueke.

Bayern Munich delivered an emphatic response to two successive draws just days before Arsenal arrive at the Allianz Arena, sweeping aside RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Lille had the chance to answer their Arsenal defeat and move top of Ligue 1, but another difficult night left fresh questions over their form.

Gabriel Jesus has continued his strong start to life with Barcelona following the international break, scoring or assisting three goals in three games.

Arsenal are monitoring Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong with a view to signing him, though the Blues are keen to extend his contract.

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal weren’t sure whether to return Myles Lewis-Skelly to left-back, but the manager is delighted with the player’s response.

Mikel Merino has highlighted the turning point in Arsenal’s 2025/26 season, and revealed that Mikel Arteta moved training to let the squad watch the title-clinching Manchester City game.

Arsenal were forced into another reshuffle against Birmingham City after two midfielders dropped out of the squad before kick-off.

Arsenal summer target Jeremy Monga has made a very slow start to his loan to Swansea City, despite the team’s positive form so far this season.

Jose Mourinho has suggested Vinicius Junior should have taken the opportunity to join Arsenal over the summer, whilst praising the Real Madrid winger for not doing so.

Nico Williams’ agent has confirmed that Arsenal were among the clubs that wanted to sign the winger before he extended his contract with Athletic Club.

Oliver Glasner has heaped praise on Arsenal ahead of Nottingham Forest’s match against the Gunners this weekend, highlighting the talent and hard work in Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Jose Mourinho was left fuming after the decision to hand summer Arsenal target Vinicius Junior a four-match ban in midweek, with the winger to miss El Clásico.

Rafael van der Vaart has defended Fabio Vieira after a slow start to the midfielder’s second spell with Hamburger SV, who sit a few points clear of relegation in the Bundesliga.