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In a recent interview, former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has highlighted William Saliba and Declan Rice as the two key players for Arsenal at the moment. When approached about Rice's significance for the team, Bent emphasized Saliba's importance in the squad, overlooking the contributions of players like Bukayo Saka. "And Saliba," Bent mentioned during his conversation on TalkSPORT. "There are so many players, but he has been, honestly, fantastic." Both Rice and Saliba play vital roles in Arsenal's midfield and defense, demonstrating strong performances for Mikel Arteta's team this season.

In an interview, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand expressed regret over the club's failure to secure the signing of Declan Rice during the summer transfer window. While Rice was heavily linked with both United and Manchester City, he eventually joined Arsenal from West Ham. Arsenal's decision to invest a club-record fee of £105 million in Rice has since been justified by his impressive performances and consistent Man-of-the-Match displays. Following United's 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Ferdinand shared his thoughts on Vibe with Five, stating: "Declan Rice, I said it before, Man Utd, he was the player I would've unquestionably gone for." “You could argue that there are midfielders with greater ability than him, but I would argue that only Jude Bellingham comes close to him ...

In a recent statement, former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara suggested that Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League title are slim with David Raya as their No. 1 goalkeeper. Raya, who is currently on loan from Brentford, has swiftly replaced Aaron Ramsdale in the goalkeeping position. However, the Spaniard's shaky start at the Emirates, characterized by two errors that nearly cost Arsenal against Luton Town, has raised concerns about his reliability. O’Hara expressed his doubts about Mikel Arteta’s decision to place his faith in Raya, insinuating that it may backfire. According to O’Hara, “I don’t believe Arsenal can win the league with that goalkeeper. If you look at the best teams that win the league every year, mostly Manchester City or Liverpool, they have the best keeper...

Recent reports have unveiled the potential next destination for Arsenal midfielder Jorginho. According to Calciomercato, there are strong indications that Jorginho will depart from Arsenal at the close of the season, with a return to Serie A now in the offing. The report has further suggested that Juventus has emerged as a keen suitor for the services of the Italian international. Having secured his move to Arsenal from Chelsea in January for a transfer fee of £12 million, Jorginho has struggled to secure regular playing time under Mikel Arteta's leadership. The 31-year-old is currently in the final year of his contract with Arsenal, signifying a potential departure as a free agent next year. His playing opportunities have notably diminished since the arrival of Declan Rice fro...

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, will be absent from the touchline for their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. This comes after he received a yellow card for celebrating the winning goal against Luton Town, marking his third of the season and triggering a one-match ban. The rule was put in place at the beginning of this season. During the game, Declan Rice scored a 97th-minute winner, sparking jubilant celebrations amongst the players, staff, and fans, propelling Arsenal five points clear at the top. Arteta expressed his emotions after the game, stating, "I could not be seated in my seat. It was pure emotion. If that’s a yellow… that’s a yellow."

Arsenal's victory over Luton Town came at a cost as Mikel Arteta revealed a setback on the injury front. The manager confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu has sustained a calf injury, rendering him unavailable for the match. This setback adds to Arsenal's challenges as they navigate through a packed December fixtures list. Arteta expressed disappointment with the news, stating, "We had a scan, and it's not good news. He's got an injury in his calf, and he's going to be out for a while." Despite the blow, the Gunners extended their lead by five points with the thrilling win and now turn their attention to an upcoming fixture against Aston Villa.

In the EPL, Mikel Arteta discussed Raya's two errors in the 4-3 victory over Luton Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, refrained from blaming goalkeeper David Raya for making two errors that led to goals in their 4-3 win over Luton Town on Tuesday night. Raya was at fault as the hosts scored twice in eight minutes during the second half. The on-loan Brentford goalkeeper was caught out of position from a corner kick, allowing Elijah Adebayo to make it 2-2, and then let a Ross Barkley shot slip beneath him to give the hosts the lead. However, Kai Havertz equalized, and then Declan Rice headed in the winner in the seventh minute of added time. When asked about Raya’s performance, Arteta told reporters, “We have to defend the situations better as a team. Certain things lead to the go...

In order for Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season, former Arsenal defender William Gallas believes that their captain, Martin Odegaard, must be in outstanding form for the team. Gallas is urging Odegaard to have the same impactful presence in games for Arsenal as the club's former star Dennis Bergkamp, and to contribute more to Mikel Arteta's side. Last season, Odegaard was a standout performer for Arsenal. The former Real Madrid midfielder scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 37 Premier League matches for Arsenal. This season, he has contributed four goals and two assists in 11 Premier League games. Speaking to Lord Ping, Gallas expressed, "I really like Martin Odegaard but I want him to do more and think he can, not only because he is the captain, ...

The upcoming clash against Aston Villa will pose a challenge for Arsenal as they confront a significant setback due to a major injury. In his recent statement, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu will be sidelined with a calf injury. This unfortunate development comes as a great blow for the Premier League leaders. Tomiyasu sustained the injury during the match against Wolves last Saturday, and subsequently missed the game against Luton Town on Tuesday, which Arsenal won 4-3. Arteta, speaking at his post-match press conference, revealed the concerning news about Tomiyasu's injury, stating that "it is not good news" and confirming that "he is going to be out for a while."

The decision by Arteta regarding the future of Aaron Ramsdale at Arsenal has been revealed. It has been reported that the manager wants the goalkeeper to remain at the club despite the transfer speculations surrounding him. Ramsdale has lost his place as Arsenal’s no.1 to David Raya who was signed on loan in the summer. Despite the interest from other clubs including Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Newcastle United, Arteta stated that he is keen to keep Ramsdale at Arsenal.