Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 244: Can Arsenal go back in to lockdown please?

Matthew is joined by Anita to pick over the bones of disasters away at Man City and Brighton, the impact of injuries and recent Covid-19 news, and ask who has the right mentality for a massive club.
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adil Aouchiche celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Cup football match between Linas-Montlhery and Paris Saint-Germain on January 5, 2020 at the Stade Bobin in Bondoufle, south of Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal-linked Aouchiche tells PSG he’ll leave this month

Adil Aouchiche made the first decision on his future this week, informing PSG he'll leave the club this month when his contract expires.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi arrives at the ground ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta will speak to Guendouzi over Maupay incident

Mikel Arteta says he'll need to speak to Matteo Guendouzi over his actions after the match against Brighton on Saturday.
Adam Hlozek (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal tracking Sparta Prague teenager Adam Hlozek

Arsenal are tracking Sparta Prague 17-year-old Adam Hlozek, though they face competition from RB Leipzig and their Timo Werner money.
Jordi Osei-Tutu (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Video: Osei-Tutu makes it 7 goal contributions in 10 games

Jordi Osei-Tutu scored again in a draw for VfL Bochum on Sunday, continuing his fantastic run of form in the final weeks of the season.

Matt Macey signs one-year contract extension to 2021

Matt Macey quietly received a contract extension to 2021 in recent months, which may now prove crucial following Bernd Leno's injury.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City look on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal stars missed training pre-City after positive test

Three Arsenal players missed three days of training before the clash with Manchester City last week, after a positive COVID-19 test.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Akpom hits double figures with winning goal against Crete

Chuba Akpom converted an injury-time penalty for his 10th goal of the season on Saturday, his best tally in a single campaign for a senior side.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Bernd Leno of Arsenal interact at full-time after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Arteta hits back at Maupay comment on Arsenal humility

Mikel Arteta hit back at Neal Maupay over his post-match comments on Saturday, where the Brighton striker questioned Arsenal's humility.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Bernd Leno of Arsenal goes down injured and in pain as Neal Maupay of Brighton and Hove Albion argues with Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/Pool via Getty Images)

Assessed: Arsenal goalkeeper options with Bernd Leno out

Bernd Leno looks set to spend a spell on the sidelines, so let's take a look at the alternative options to the German goalkeeper for the rest of the season.
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Manchester United owners refuse to apologise

Arsenal and Manchester United's American owners have refused to apologise for their part in voting for the NFL to ban players taking a knee to protest racial injustice.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Referee Martin Atkinson speaks to Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/Pool via Getty Images)

Guendouzi facing ban for post-match Maupay clash

Matteo Guendouzi is facing a possible ban after his clash with Neal Maupay following the game against Brighton over the weekend.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal on January 26, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal will pay up to £15.5m for Mari despite defender needing surgery

Arsenal will pay Flamengo £15.5m to turn Pablo Mari's loan into a permanent move despite the player only featuring for 24 minutes before picking up an injury that will require surgery.
Mohamed Elneny celebrating with his Besiktas teammates (Photo via Elneny on Instagram)

Video: Elneny provides assist in Besiktas victory

Mohamed Elneny provided an assist for Besiktas in their 5-1 victory over Denizlispor on Saturday, as his run in the team continues.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno (R) lies on the ground next to Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. (Photo by Gareth Fuller / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GARETH FULLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why you shouldn’t accept Neal Maupay ‘apology’

Neal Maupay tried to win favour with the general public with an 'apology' on Saturday, that neither Bernd Leno nor anyone else should accept.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno (on stretcher) remonstrates with Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay after the keeper was injured during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

‘Textbook refereeing’ says referee as Arsenal branded arrogant by player and media

Bernd Leno and the rest of us will have to wait to find out the extent of his injury after he was shoved for no reason by a Brighton player in an action that could have lasting implications for more than just the keeper.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Referee Martin Atkinson awards a freekick to Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

21 Premier League referees, why do Arsenal always get Martin Atkinson?

Martin Atkinson's performance during Arsenal's match at Brighton on Saturday was one of the worst we've seen and while we can say blaming the referee for a defeat is refusing to accept how poor Arsenal are, Arsenal and the referee can both be sh*t at the same time.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks dejected as he walks past the Europa League Trophy after collecting his runners up medal following his team's defeat in the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Unai Emery rejects job offer

Unai Emery has reportedly turned down the chance to manage Real Betis due to his Sevilla past.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) vies with West Ham United's English midfielder Jeremy Ngakia (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Arsenal interested in West Ham teenager Jeremy Ngakia

Arsenal reportedly hold an interest in West Ham United teenager Jeremy Ngakia, available on a free transfer at the end of the month.
Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane (L) and Real Madrid's Spanish midfielder Daniel Ceballos greet supporters from the balcony of the headquarters of the regional government of Madrid at the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid on May 27, 2018 as they celebrate their third Champions League title in a row in Kiev. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Ceballos will leave Real Madrid if Zidane remains manager

In news that is not at all surprising, Dani Ceballos will leave Real Madrid if Zinedine Zidane remains in charge of the La Liga Giants.
Lille's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 Football match between Angers SCO and Lille (LOSC), at Raymond-Kopa Stadium, in Angers, northwestern France on Febuary 07, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Lille boss admits he knows Victor Osimhen is leaving

Lille manager Christophe Galtier says he's known for a long time that Arsenal target Victor Osimhen will leave this summer.
Arsenal's English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Premier League clubs want League Cup off next season

Premier League clubs are preparing to demand the EFL get rid of the League Cup next season, to avoid heavy fixture congestion.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (R) and Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil smile as Arsenal players celebrate their victory over Chelsea in the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27, 2017. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil’s wages explained by Arsene Wenger

As Arsenal try to get rid of Mesut Ozil while the German shows no sign of leaving and no clubs want to match his wages, let's look at the reason Arsene Wenger gave for offering him £350kpw in the first place.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Pablo Mari (C) sits on the pitch after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on June 17, 2020. - The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return today after 100 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal will activate Mari purchase clause despite injury

Arsenal will activate their purchase clause for Pablo Mari this summer, despite his recent serious injury, according to reports.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal appeals to referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

“Ridiculous”: Arsenal fans rage at Atkinson decisions

Martin Atkinson angered Arsenal fans with his treatment of Yves Bissouma during the Brighton match on Saturday, refusing to book the player.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno (on stretcher) remonstrates with Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay after the keeper was injured during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Bernd Leno was right to shout at Brighton player and here’s why

Bernd Leno took the time to have a real go at Neal Maupay as he was stretchered off following the Brighton man's 'challenge' and he had every right.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal during a friendly match between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic at Emirates Stadium on June 06, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arteta says Maitland-Niles’ attitude is ‘much better’ now

Mikel Arteta is a lot happier with Ainsley Maitland-Niles' attitude in the last few weeks, which is why the midfielder is getting another chance with the team.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via EstadioDeportivo.com)

Gueye entourage confirm contract offer from Arsenal

The entourage of Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye claim Arsenal made a big salary offer to the player, but he wants to stay in France.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

William Saliba can’t play this season due to Premier League agreement

William Saliba can't play for Arsenal this season due to a 'sporting integrity' agreement between the Premier League clubs.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: James Olayinka of Northampton Town in action during the Sky Bet League Two Play Off Semi-final 1st Leg match between Northampton Town and Cheltenham Town at PTS Academy Stadium on June 18, 2020 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Olayinka returns from injury to start play-off semi-final

James Olayinka played his second game on loan with Northampton Town on Thursday, starting in their play-off semi-final first leg.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - MAY 22: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on May 22, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arteta: I’ll play Özil as soon as he can give his best

Mikel Arteta says he had honest and clear conversations with Mesut Özil, and the player just needs time to get back to his best.

Holding to start: Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Brighton

Arsenal travel to Brighton on Saturday, hoping to put the memories of their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City behind them with a win.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Pablo Mari of Arsenal FC looks on prior to the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal FC U23s and Chelsea FC U23s at Meadow Park on February 17, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Mari won’t play again this season: Casts doubt on move

Pablo Mari won't play for Arsenal again this season, after reportedly suffering a serious ankle ligament injury in defeat to Manchester City.
CAGLIARI, ITALY - MARCH 01: Justin Kluivert of Roma celebrates his goal 1-3 during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AS Roma at Sardegna Arena on March 1, 2020 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Romano: Raiola proposed Kluivert-Mkhitaryan swap deal

Mino Raiola proposed the possible swap deal involving Justin Kluivert joining Arsenal and Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving to AS Roma.
Dejan Iliev playing for Jagiellonia (Photo by Michal Stanczyk via Iliev's Instagram)

Dejan Iliev promising restart ruined by injury

The Polish Ekstraklasa restart quickly turned from sweet to sour for Dejan Iliev, as an injury stopped him in his tracks.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Kyle Walker of Manchester City battles for possession with Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dave Thompson/ Pool via Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos wants to leave Arsenal and play in Spain

Dani Ceballos wants to leave Arsenal and play in Spain next season, even if that means leaving Real Madrid, according to reports.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: David Luiz of Arsenal battles for possession with with Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City which leads to a penalty for Manchester City and a red card for David Luiz during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal will decide the future of David Luiz this week

Arsenal will decide the future of David Luiz this week, with the possibility of a short-term or longer extension on the table.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City look on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil is finished at Arsenal and other things Mikel Arteta’s comments told us

Arsenal lost 3-0 at Manchester City and, while it wasn't great, it was mostly David Luiz's fault and wasn't going quite so badly until he got involved. So what did Mikel Arteta think about it all and what can we learn from his comments after the game?
Arsenal's Spanish defender Pablo Mari (C) sits on the pitch after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on June 17, 2020. - The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return today after 100 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP)

Arteta gives the latest on Mari and Xhaka injuries

The injury to Pablo Mari doesn't look good, but we'll have to wait for news on him and Granit Xhaka, according to head coach Mikel Arteta.
The Logo of Britain's NHS (National Health Service) is seen on th eshirt of Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz as he leaves the pitch after receiving a red card during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on June 17, 2020. - The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return today after 100 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions. (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Same old story: Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester City

Arsenal slipped to their usual 3-0 defeat against Manchester City on Wednesday, their first game back since the Premier League restart.