Arsenal News Archives: 03/2025

Arsenal had a number of youth players involved in first-team training on Tuesday, ahead of the Champions League last-16 second leg match against PSV Eindhoven.

Jack Wilshere has confirmed that Mikel Arteta inspired him to start coaching during a brief spell back at Arsenal a few years ago.

Mikel Arteta has given fitness updates on Ben White and Gabriel Martinelli ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League last-16 second leg against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

Nuno Tavares has suffered another muscular injury with loan club Lazio, though he’s not currently expected to be out for long.

Arsenal u18 head coach Adam Birchall has revealed that Per Mertesacker gave the team an inspiring talk before Tuesday’s win over Chelsea.

Declan Rice has been named in the BBC’s Team of the Week, with Troy Deeney defending the Arsenal midfielder’s goal celebration against Manchester United.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been called up by Ukraine for their promotion play-off against Belgium later this month, despite his limited minutes with Arsenal.

Wayne Rooney has explained what Arsenal are missing by having to use midfielder Mikel Merino at centre-forward instead of a natural striker.

FC Porto lost to Braga without Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira at the weekend, and their trophy chances are increasingly hanging by a thread.

Chelsea left-back Marcell Washington continued his Arsenal trial with a game for the u18s on Saturday, providing an assist against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal loanee duo Albert Sambi Lokonga and Maldini Kacurri both returned to action at the weekend after recent spells on the sidelines.

Arsenal’s FA Cup journey ends with a 1-0 loss to Liverpool, as a familiar struggle against a deep block highlights attacking issues ahead of a critical run of fixtures.

Manchester United celebrated a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Christian Eriksen admitted they gained an advantage with the incorrect positioning of the wall for their goal.

Nathan Ake will miss 11 weeks after foot surgery, adding to Man City’s injury woes, while Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is confirmed fit for the League Cup final.

Arsenal have landed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, with the former Atlético Madrid chief set to take over after beating out multiple top-level suitors.

United’s squad is in crisis ahead of Arsenal’s visit, with injuries, fatigue, and a looming fan protest threatening to derail Amorim’s survival bid at Old Trafford.

Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire have been left out of Manchester United’s squad to face Real Sociedad through injury, but neither player has been ruled out of a return against Arsenal.

The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the coming round of fixtures, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester United.

Gabriel Martinelli is back for Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United, easing Arteta’s injury woes as the Gunners chase crucial points in the Premier League title race.

Arsenal U18s fell to a 6-4 defeat against Spurs in a chaotic North London derby, with Dan Casey scoring a hat-trick but defensive frailties proving costly.