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The first presser + Odegaard & Nwaneri connection
Well, here we go again. Mikel Arteta will meet the press for the first time ahead of a Premier League game as the 2024-25 season kicks off. To be fair to the manager, he’s been doing the rounds this week. There was a big interview on Sky Sports, and a nice one with our pal…
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Episode 793: Season preview 24-25
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. With the new season ahead I’m joined by four guests to look forward to the 2024-25 campaign. I chat separately to Amy Lawrence, Nick Wright (Sky Sports), Adrian Clarke and Dara O Briain about the things they’re excited for, what they’d like to see…
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It’s going to be a big 2024-25 for…
As is tradition, I will use the final column before the start of the season to look at three players for whom the upcoming campaign represents something of a crossroads. It’s going to be a big 2024-25 for… Fabio Vieira The sale of Emile Smith Rowe, in my view, puts plenty of extra pressure on…
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One in, one out
Morning. Let’s start with the news from yesterday that the wheels appear to have started turning regarding Mikel Merino. He’s been linked strongly for a few weeks now, but yesterday reports emerged of talks between the clubs, an actual bid (which was rejected), and more talks because of that. We’ve heard all the details before,…
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Where’s Eddie … Oh, there’s Eddie!
Morning. 06.45am: The training ground pictures game is now an established Arsenal fan tradition. First up, you can see who is in them and who isn’t, perhaps giving us an insight into a player’s fitness if there’s some uncertainty. Then there’s the bib aspect as we try and work out if that gives us a…
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Complications
Happy Tuesday folks, the new season draws ever closer. Let’s start this morning with the news from yesterday that Marseille’s interest in Eddie Nketiah is over after they decided to go for Lens striker Elye Wahi instead. It’s disappointing because despite the fact it was initially going to be a loan + obligation, I thought…
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Arsecast Extra Episode 598 – 12.08.2024
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we chat about the 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup, and focus on how a familiar looking team won a game in a familiar way as our set-piece prowess was on show again. There’s discussion of…
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Pre-season concludes with Lyon win
Morning. Pre-season concluded yesterday with a 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup, both goals coming from set-pieces in the first half. Declan Rice delivered both corners, first for William Saliba to head home, then Gabriel to double the lead. Nicolas Jover got his wallet back as a reward for his continued sterling work.…
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Lyon preview: A first look at Calafiori?
Howdy, a very quick Sunday blog for you. We have our final friendly of pre-season later this afternoon when we take on Lyon in the Emirates Cup. It’s a game Mikel Arteta will take seriously, as it is the last chance to prepare his team in a competitive manner before our first Premier League game…
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Eddie’s Marseille move is a good deal
Happy Saturday. Yesterday’s blog touched on the rumours surrounding Eddie Nketiah, and later in the day those became something more substantial with David Ornstein reporting (£) that Arsenal were set to let him go to Marseille on loan for the season. On its own, not particularly exciting, but the fact there’s a €30m obligation makes…
