Nearly on par with Liverpool: Tottenham fans to fly banner over Arsenal match

Tottenham fans may not be in the ground this weekend when Arsenal roll up to their £1bn toilet bowl, but they're planning a 'Levy out' banner to fly over anyway because they think they were nearly as good as Liverpool.

Arsenal move is most likely scenario for Willian right now

Willian still seems most likely to move to Arsenal on a free transfer this summer, running down his Chelsea deal despite a recent upturn in form.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal pose with the trophy after the FA Community Shield match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal lined up for Community Shield if Manchester City or Manchester United win FA...

Arsenal could play in the Community Shield at the start of next season, even if they lose their semi-final next weekend against Manchester City as the FA are determined to put on the showpiece.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Lyon (OL) vs Nantes (FCN), on September 29, 2018 in Décines-Charpieu near Lyon, southeastern France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK/AFP/Getty Images)

Lyon look at Guendouzi as Aouar replacement: Swap deal?

Olympique Lyonnais will look at Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi if they lose Houssem Aouar this summer, according to reports in France.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: A general view of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Tottenham become first to ask for season ticket money despite no guarantee of seat

When it comes to season tickets, we always hear about how Arsenal's is the most expensive in the Premier League (it isn't as it gives more games than the others) but Spurs look set to ensure they take all the season ticket headlines with their latest move.

Pepe & Cedric to start: Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Spurs

Arsenal make their first trip to Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium on Sunday, looking to pick up three points against Jose Mourinho's side.

Arsenal v Tottenham 1896: 2 Missing matches

As Arsenal play Spurs this weekend, I thought it might be fun to look at press reports from some of their earliest meetings, but I didn't expect to find two games that went unnoticed by stat collectors.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Harry Kane and Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur walk into the stands after the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane on July 02, 2020 in Sheffield, 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dele Alli to miss North London derby with hamstring injury

Dele Alli will miss the North London derby through injury, failing to recover in time from his hamstring problem earlier in the week.
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Kieran Tierney: Coming to London has been huge for me

Kieran Tierney has hardly played for Arsenal this season due to injury but the Glasgow boy has certainly made himself a favourite with the fans.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Conflicting reports over Saliba Saint-Etienne loan situation

We still have no confirmation over whether William Saliba can play in the Coupe de France final for Saint-Etienne, with multiple conflicting reports in the media.
GETAFE, SPAIN - JULY 08: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Liga match between Getafe CF and Villarreal CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on July 08, 2020 in Getafe, Spain. 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 Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla in advanced talks to join Al Sadd

Santi Cazorla is reportedly close to joining Qatari side Al Sadd, holding advanced talks with the club over a move this summer.
Dejan Iliev playing for Jagiellonia (Photo by Michal Stanczyk via Iliev's Instagram)

Dejan Iliev back in training after injury with loan extended

Dejan Iliev is back in full training with Jagiellonia after injury, extending his loan spell with the club until the end of the season.
Kieran Tierney in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Tierney aggression in training goes down well with Arteta

Kieran Tierney unsettled some Arsenal teammates with his commitment in training earlier this season, but Mikel Arteta is a fan.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the friendly match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on June 10, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Sevilla track Hector Bellerin for summer transfer

Sevilla are among the clubs seemingly tracking Hector Bellerin for a potential summer transfer, according to reports in Spain.
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)

Arsenal Team News: Leno progressing well, Nketiah out

Arsenal had a bit of good news in their team news update ahead of the North London derby, with Bernd Leno progressing well in his recovery.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal takes a goal kick during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal to stick with Martinez: New deal possible

Arsenal look likely to stick with Emi Martinez and perhaps even offer him a new contract this summer, rather than going out to buy a replacement.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool embraces Jordan Henderson of Liverpool after he comes off the pitch after sustaining an injury during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool FC at American Express Community Stadium on July 08, 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 Paul Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

Key Liverpool man to miss Arsenal clash

Jordan Henderson will miss the Premier League champions game against Arsenal midweek after picking up a ligament injury that rules him out of the rest of the season and puts the start of next season in doubt.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

Arsenal and Saint-Etienne fail to find agreement over Saliba

Arsenal and Saint-Etienne were unable to reach an agreement over William Saliba despite all parties seemingly wanting the teenager to play in the French cup final.

10 July, 1950: Italian national team want Arsenal manager

The Northern Whig, on this day in 1950, reported that the Arsenal manager Tom Whittaker was very much in demand with the Italian national team.

Arsenal in for OGC Nice’s Malang Sarr on free transfer

Arsenal are one of the clubs in for Malang Sarr, who is available on a free transfer after coming to the end of his contract with OGC Nice.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Matthew Dennis of Arsenal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Boreham Wood and Arsenal XI at Meadow Park on July 06, 2019, in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal teenager Matthew Dennis to sign for Norwich City

Arsenal academy product Matthew Dennis will sign for Norwich City this summer, according to reports, after confirming his exit last month.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (L) fights for the ball with Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele during the French League Cup semifinal football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Lille LOSC at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on January 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

English ‘historical top-six’ club bid for Gabriel Magalhaes

An English club from the historical top-six recently outbid Napoli for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Getafe and Villarreal at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe near Madrid on July 8, 2020. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla does it again – twice!

Santi Cazorla scored twice for Villarreal on Wednesday night to ensure they won their game 3-1 against Getafe.
Joseph Olowu signing for Cork City (Photo via CorkCityFC.ie)

Olowu extending his loan with Cork City to end of season

Joseph Olowu is extending his loan with Cork City to the end of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season, according to reports.
NAPLES, ITALY - JULY 05: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio San Paolo on July 05, 2020 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Goal and assist: Mkhitaryan continues to excel ahead of permanent move

Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored and assisted again for Roma on Wednesday night as the Arsenal midfielder continues to show a form he never managed to find in England after Jose Mourinho ruined him at Manchester United.
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)

Romano: Arsenal offer Guendouzi to Barcelona & Atletico Madrid

Arsenal are offering Matteo Guendouzi out to Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and 'many' other clubs, according to Fabrizio Romano.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Edward Nketiah of Arsenal looks on during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020, in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal fail in Eddie Nketiah appeal

Arsenal have failed in their bid to get Eddie Nketiah's red card overturned meaning he must now serve a three-game suspension.

Arteta gives update on Saliba situation: Deadline is today

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal and Saint-Etienne are still searching for an agreement for William Saliba to play in the Coupe de France final.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal leaves the pitch following being shown a red card after a VAR decision during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal appeal Eddie Nketiah red card and 3-game ban

Arsenal are appealing the red card for Eddie Nketiah picked up against Leicester City on Tuesday, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Dele Alli of Tottenham in action during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane on July 02, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mourinho confirms small hamstring injury for Dele Alli

Jose Mourinho says Dele Alli has a 'small' hamstring injury, and he'll miss Spurs' visit to Bournemouth, ahead of the North London derby this weekend.

Vardy likely to escape action for kick on Mustafi

Jamie Vardy is likely to escape any retrospective action for planting his studs in Shkodran Mustafi's face, despite a former referee suggesting it should have been a red card.
Liverpool's English midfielder Adam Lallana leaves from Melwood in Liverpool, north west England to resume training on May 20, 2020, as training resumes after the Premier League was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal show interest in Liverpool free agent but Leicester favourites

Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Adam Lallana, who will leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer, but it looks as if his former boss, Brendan Rodgers, is leading the race to sign him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur is seen speaking to Tottenham Hotspur fans in the stands following his teams defeat in the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 04, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Dier to miss North London derby after 4-match ban

Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier will miss the North London derby after picking up a four-match ban for his actions after the FA Cup match against Norwich.

The youth players likely to step up after Nketiah ban

Eddie Nketiah will receive a three-game ban after his red card against Leicester City, so let's look at how Arsenal will replace him.

Missed opportunity: Arsenal Player Ratings vs Leicester

10-man Arsenal slipped to a discouraging draw against Leicester City on Tuesday, despite holding a lead for over an hour of the match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta: If Nketiah’s is a red so is Jamie Vardy’s

Arsenal picked up just a point against Leicester as they struggled to hold onto their 1-0 lead after Eddie Nketiah was sent off, but why did Jamie Vardy get away with kicking Mustafi in the head?
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives Dani Ceballos of Arsenal instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arteta wants to keep Ceballos and willing to swap Guendouzi to make it happen

Mikel Arteta would now like to keep Dani Ceballos at Arsenal despite it seeming like the Spaniard would be off as soon as the season was over.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gives indications to his players during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP)

2 dates picked for start of next season’s Premier League

Clubs and the Premier League will meet this week to discuss the start of next season with the 19/20 campaign still underway.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano doesn’t want to sit on the bench for new club

Dayot Upamecano is keen on a move away from RB Leipzig this summer, but he doesn't want to join one of Europe's top teams to sit on the bench.
Newcastle United's French midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin (L) vies with Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Ornstein: Arsenal aren’t pursuing a move for Saint-Maximin

Arsenal aren't trying to sign Allan Saint-Maximin, according to David Ornstein, despite the rumours linking the two in the last few days.