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Arsenal get their best referee for Newcastle United match

Lee Mason will take charge of Arsenal's game against Newcastle this weekend and, despite being viewed as a widely incompetent ref, he's actually one we do really well under.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Lucas Perez of Deportivo Alaves celebrates after scoring goal during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Barcelona look to Lucas Perez as emergency signing

FC Barcelona are looking at Lucas Perez as a possible emergency signing to replace Luis Suarez this month, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at The Emirates Stadium in London on January 6, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Newcastle: Kolasinac returns

Arsenal face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, after a two-week break from competitive action.
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Turner's Cross, Cork 14/2/2020 Cork City vs Shelbourne Cork City's Joseph Olowu with Daniel O’Reilly and Ciaran Kilduff of Shelbourne Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Olowu earns praise for ‘stand out’ debut despite defeat

Even though he couldn't help them avoid a late defeat, Arsenal loanee Joseph Olowu earned praise for his Cork City debut on Friday.
Konstantinos Mavropanos makes goalline clearance for FC Nürnberg (Photo via FCN.de)

Video: Mavropanos makes goalline clearance for Nürnberg

Konstantinos Mavropanos made a goalline clearance for FC Nürnberg on Friday, as his positive individual form continues.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arteta’s influence is pleasing Torreira amid Napoli interest

Serie A club Napoli wanted to sign Lucas Torreira recently, and the player was open to a move, but Mikel Arteta is changing his mind.
Montpellier's French defender Junior Sambia (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou (C) and Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier (MHSC) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 9, 2020 at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, southern France.

Saliba speaks on his fitness and focusing on Saint-Etienne

William Saliba believes he's still getting back to full fitness, and he's focusing fully on Saint-Etienne until the end of the season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cazorla: Arsenal call me to ask about Chukwueze & Torres

Santi Cazorla says Arsenal 'especially' keep in contact with him over the futures of Pau Torres and Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal.
Pablo Mari in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

3 in, 4 out: Latest Arsenal injury update brings mixed news

The latest team news and injury update from Arsenal is a mix of good news and bad news, with some players returning and a few more still out.
Ben Sheaf (Photo via Twitter)

Ben Sheaf proving he doesn’t deserve recent criticism

Ben Sheaf is proving he doesn't deserve some of the recent criticism he's facing, coming back into the team to perform well against Bolton.
Joseph Olowu signing for Cork City (Photo via CorkCityFC.ie)

Official: Joseph Olowu joins Cork City on loan until June

Young defender Joseph Olowu signed for Cork City on loan from Arsenal on Thursday, agreeing on a deal lasting until June.
CHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates scoring her sides third goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Deva Stadium on February 13, 2020 in Chester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Miedema moves clear in Golden Boot race as Arsenal beat Liverpool

Vivianne Miedema's brace against Liverpool on Thursday night moved her three goals clear at the top of the goal-scoring charts while Arsenal kept themselves in the hunt for a Champions League place.
Alfie Matthews with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram)

Video: Alfie Matthews scores curler for Arsenal u18s

Alfie Matthews scored a lovely curling effort for a 10-man Arsenal u18 side in a draw with Norwich City on Wednesday.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his sides third penalty during the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Brazil chief Juninho visits Martinelli: In their senior plans

The Selection Coordinator for the Brazilian National Team, Juninho Paulista, was in London to visit Gabriel Martinelli this week.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig jumps for a header with Tin Jedvaj and Sergio Cordova of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on December 21, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal want €60m Dayot Upamecano this summer

Arsenal want to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig this summer, with the player refusing to sign a contract extension with his current club.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) embraces Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Mesut Ozil: We’ve improved a lot in just 2 months under Arteta

Mesut Ozil has taken a swipe at Unai Emery by claiming the squad have improved massively under Mikel Arteta who arrived at the club just two months ago with no first-team head coach experience.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal try to extend Saka contract amid outside interest

Arsenal are trying to tie Bukayo Saka down to a long-term contract, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich after the 18-year-old.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates scoring her side's first goal with team mates during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Meadow Park on November 24, 2019 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Champions League hopes on the line ahead of Liverpool game

Arsenal play Liverpool away on Thursday night in Matchday 16, a day later than all other games and with City and Chelsea both winning, the Gunners must win tonight.
Pablo Mari in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

David Luiz: Flamengo boss spoke positively of Pablo Mari

David Luiz says Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus told him positive things about new Arsenal signing Pablo Mari, who joined from the Brazilian club in January.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via EstadioDeportivo.com)

Report: Arsenal very close to €6m Pape Gueye deal

Arsenal are very close to an agreement with Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre over a potential deal around €6m, according to one report in France.

Ceballos believes his injury came from excess of matches

Dani Ceballos believes his recent injury, the worst of his career so far, came from playing too many matches under Unai Emery.
Omari Hutchinson with England (Photo via Twitter)

Omari Hutchinson provides 4 assists for England u17s

Omari Hutchinson provided four assists in three appearances for the England u17s in his first link-up with his country over the last week.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates after scoring her sides fifth goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Bristol City at Meadow Park on December 01, 2019 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Vivianne Miedema up for BBC Footballer of the Year award – vote now

Vivianne Miedema is up for the BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year award but she faces some stiff competition.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Do Arsenal actually want Wenger to return to help Arteta or just watch a...

Arsenal are reportedly keen to bring Arsene Wenger back to the club to help Mikel Arteta and it's something the Frenchman would be keen to explore.
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)

William Saliba a ‘bright spot’ amid a St Etienne mess

William Saliba put in another impressive performance for his side against Montpellier but itw as not enough to stop them going down 1-0 on Sunday.
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Arsenal facing fixture pileup after Tottenham postponement

Storm Ciara was not a friend of women's football this weekend as all Super League and Championship games were postponed for safety reasons, meaning a massive backlog of fixtures to be rescheduled between now and the end of May.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on December 21, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

1 win in 7 for Leeds since Nketiah returned to Arsenal

Leeds United lost again at the weekend leaving them with just one win in seven games since Eddie Nketiah was recalled from his loan.
Pablo Mari in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Rivaldo thinks Mari could be ‘very successful’ with Arsenal

New signing Pablo Mari can be a big success with Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, according to Brazil legend Rivaldo.

Iliev at fault on debut as Jagiellonia lose 3-0 – Report

Dejan Iliev and his new boss Ivaylo Petev had a nightmare debut on Saturday, as Jagiellonia Białystok lost 0-3 to relegation-threatened Wisła Kraków.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette gestures during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020.

Arsenal hit 107-year low

Arsenal's tally of just six wins all season so far is their lowest in 107 years.
Pablo Mari with Mikel Arteta (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Arteta gives update on Mari and Cedric for Newcastle

Mikel Arteta is a little more optimistic about the chances of Pablo Mari facing Newcastle than Cedric Soares, but he's urging patience with the new signings.
Stephy Mavididi celebrates a goal for Dijon (Photo via Instagram)

Stephy Mavididi hits 8 goal contributions in 8 games

Stephy Mavididi is hitting form in France with Dijon, scoring six goals and providing two assists in eight games since the turn of the year.
TURIN, ITALY - OCTOBER 01: Aron Ramsey of FC Juventus looks during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen at Juventus Arena on October 1, 2019 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

Juventus already planning to sell Aaron Ramsey

Juventus are already planning to sell Aaron Ramsey, despite signing him just last summer, according to reports in Italy.

Mavropanos keeps clean sheet: Wins 2nd MOTM award

Arsenal loanee Konstantinos Mavropanos is in good form at the moment, helping FC Nürnberg keep a second clean sheet in consecutive wins.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Martinelli didn’t think twice about joining Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli says he didn't think twice about joining Arsenal, as he believes they're one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
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)

Marcelo Bielsa goes on bizarre rant about Eddie Nketiah

It's over a month since Eddie Nketiah left Leeds United to rejoin Arsenal, but Marcelo Bielsa is still ranting about it in his press conferences.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Arsenal unveil new signing Cedric Soares at London Colney on January 30, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Cedric Soares back in light training after injury

Cedric Soares is back in light training after his injury, a knee ligament problem he picked up in his final weeks with Southampton.
AS Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (R) heads the ball and scores a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Bologna on February 7, 2020, at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP via Getty Images)

Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores on his comeback from injury

Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored on his return from injury on Friday night, despite AS Roma slipping to defeat against Bologna.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal hierarchy keen to welcome Wenger back

The Arsenal hierarchy are keen to welcome Arsene Wenger back to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Adam Lallana of Liverpool battles for possession with Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton during the FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 05, 2020, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal monitoring Lallana for summer free transfer

Arsenal are monitoring developments with Adam Lallana ahead of a likely exit this summer on a free transfer, according to reports.