Football News Archives: 04/2026

Viktor Gyokeres said Arsenal were not at their level against Bournemouth and paid for failing to create enough in attack after equalising.

Mikel Arteta has rejected tiredness as an excuse for Arsenal’s defeat, while offering no fresh update on several injured players.

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal “did a lot of strange things” in defeat to Bournemouth after a result that reopened the title race.

Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth has reignited doubts in the title race, but the table and the wider context still leave room for a response.

Viktor Gyokeres says he joined Arsenal to win the league, underlining the club’s ambitions as the title race reaches its decisive stage.

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has backed Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, who continues to be linked with a move to north London.

Arsenal could offer Gabriel Martinelli a new deal this summer, but only if he agrees to remain a squad player under Mikel Arteta.

UEFA named Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in its Team of the Week after he set a new fouling record against Arsenal without receiving a booking.

Arsenal’s WhatsApp and Facebook partnership has now officially launched, months after first being announced, with new content and fan activations.

Former Arsenal academy player Marcelo Flores made his debut for Canada this weekend, switching from Mexico and explaining that he feels more at home with his new national team.

Arsenal under-21s have secured a Premier League 2 play-off place, with Max Porter’s side still fighting for a stronger position in the draw.

Aaron Ramsey’s retirement brings back the familiar sense of what might have been, not because his talent was ever in doubt, but because his body never truly recovered from one defining act of brutality.

Barcelona star Raphinha is set to miss the Champions League quarter-finals and at least one leg of the semi-finals with a new injury, according to reports.

Mikel Arteta explained Arsenal’s mindset before Sporting, delivering key injury updates and a clear message after recent setbacks.

Luis Suarez has fired a warning before Arsenal face Sporting, insisting the Portuguese side will attack the quarter-final first leg without fear.

Arsenal have been handed a boost before facing Sporting, with captain Morten Hjulmand suspended and a midfield reshuffle now expected in Lisbon.

UEFA have confirmed Daniel Siebert as referee for Arsenal’s quarter-final first leg with Sporting, along with the club’s travel plans.

Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton exposed fatigue, selection questions and a growing pressure point as the club head into a defining run-in.

Renee Slegers and Kim Little reacted honestly after Arsenal’s shock FA Cup exit, admitting Brighton deserved to knock the holders out.

Sporting are managing injuries and tailoring their defence for Arsenal, with Nuno Santos expected to miss the first leg and Ivan Fresneda still a doubt.