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This is the big one – it’s Manchester City vs Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday in what increasingly feels like winner-takes-all in this season’s Premier League title race. The Gunners go into the game top of the table, albeit only with a slender lead that Man City can cut into, while Pep Guardiola’s […] The post Manchester City vs Arsenal: Six things to watch in winner-takes-all title race showdown appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could reportedly have a chance of playing against Manchester City tomorrow as he’s been included in the travelling squad for the game. The Norway international has been struggling with an injury in the last couple of games, having been taken off in that 1-0 win away to Sporting Lisbon in the […] The post “Final decision tomorrow” – Arsenal star given hope of returning vs Manchester City appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Mikel Arteta’s latest comments on Bukayo Saka have raised fresh questions over whether the Arsenal winger’s season could be at risk.

Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League title-defining clash on Sunday afternoon. City claimed a 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their last league fixture, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Match preview City head into this clash full of confidence. They have collected 14 points from their […]

Arsenal coach sees trip to Etihad as ‘a big opportunity’ Bukayo Saka still unavailable with an achilles problem Mikel Arteta will go all out for victory in Sunday’s Premier League title showdown at Manchester City and has not thought for “one second” about setting up for a draw. Arsenal are six points clear of City, albeit they have played an extra game, and a stalemate could move them decisively towards the trophy they crave. According to Opta’s projections, Arsenal would have an 89% probability of winning the title if it finished all square at the Etihad Stadium.

Bournemouth have reached an agreement in principle to appoint former Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose as their new head coach, following the shock announcement that Andoni Iraola will depart the club this summer. The deal, which is expected to be finalised before the end of the current campaign, will see the 49-year-old […] The post Bournemouth reach agreement to appoint two time league winner to replace Iraola appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a comprehensive fitness update on his side ahead of their visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The north Londoners are due at the Etihad Stadium this weekend as the Premier League‘s top two sides face off in a title decider after a significant turning point in the title […]

Mikel Arteta has vowed Arsenal will play to win in Sunday's Premier League title showdown at Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta was unable to confirm either way as to whether or not Riccardo Calafiori...

Arteta said Arsenal will assess several players who have missed recent ‌matches, including Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori, as it looks to bolster the squad for the weekend.

16-year-old could compete for starting role in title showdown amid injuries to Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke

April 17 - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said winger Noni Madueke has responded well after being forced off in Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Sporting and could be available for Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash at Manchester City.

A possible title decider comes too soon for Saka.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided some mixed injury news ahead of his side’s huge game away to Manchester City this weekend. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Gunners take on City at the Etihad Stadium for what is being billed […] The post “Quite close…” – Mikel Arteta provides mixed injury update ahead of Man City vs Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal have been left with several selection issues before facing Man City in the Premier League title showdown

Gunners have some major question marks ahead of crunch title showdown at the Etihad

Arsenal are reportedly rivalling Chelsea and other big clubs for the potential transfer of Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Gunners are said to be long-term admirers of the 16-year-old, who can play as a winger […] The post Report: Arsenal rival Chelsea for one of the most exciting wonderkids in the country appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Mikel Arteta said Max Dowman is "ready" to start if needed after ruling Bukayo Saka out of Sunday's clash with Manchester City.

Manchester City have reportedly been dealt the blow that Ruben Dias will not be fit in time to play against Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend. The Portugal international has been an important player for Man City down the years, but he also missed the Carabao Cup final victory over the Gunners. DOWNLOAD THE […] The post Manchester City dealt injury blow ahead of crucial Arsenal game appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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The start of April saw Arsenal sitting pretty nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Just a few weeks later, it’s Manchester City who look primed to seize control of the title race. The two contenders will meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in what will no doubt be the title […] The post Premier League title showdown set for the Etihad appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

It may sound counterintuitive, but Mikel Arteta might, before what is arguably the biggest Arsenal match in 20 years, need to adopt some things from a team that just lost 4-0 to our opponents. There’s often a tactical tweak or a surprise selection when Pep Guardiola heads into a big game. Last month’s League Cup […] The post Tactics Column: Lessons for Arsenal against Man City’s 4-2-4 appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Riccardo Calafiori could return for Arsenal against Manchester City this weekend, but Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber's situations are less clear, according to a report.

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Arsenal hope Riccardo Calafiori will be available for Sunday’s big Premier League game against Manchester...

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has not been involved for the Gunners in recent weeks

Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka has missed the past few weeks through injury and he remains a fitness doubt for Sunday's trip to Manchester City

Arsenal have a problem in attack right now, even if they are just about scraping through most games, and that’s surely something Mikel Arteta will look to address this summer. It’s become increasingly clear in recent months that the Gunners can no longer rely on the likes of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in the […] The post Swap deal: Arsenal given perfect opportunity to beat rivals to £80m transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has banked £2m following a savvy business move earlier on in his career

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League semi‑final after carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, and they will now face Bayern Munich, who beat Real Madrid in dramatic fashion

Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson has delivered a bold World Cup verdict – insisting the current Three Lions squad has what it takes to go all the way… if they fix one key problem. With 90 caps, 65 as captain and 26 goals to his name, Robson knows exactly what it takes to […] The post ‘I Captained England 65 Times… This Team Can Win The World Cup’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

Arsenal have had a lot of critics this season, and Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand is the latest to suggest that their games can be boring. Speaking after last night’s 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, which saw Arsenal go through 1-0 on aggregate, it’s clear Hjulmand didn’t particularly enjoy the game. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL […] The post “Boring” – Sporting Lisbon star aims dig at Arsenal after scrappy 0-0 draw appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction Arsenal are through the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second year running, for the first time in the club’s history, which is something to celebrate. And yet this morning I have this strange sensation of underwhelmed happiness. I can’t think of a better way to […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting: Gunners lean into their real strength to make the Champions League semis appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Mikel Arteta is facing a selection dilemma with Bukayo Saka also struggling for the Man City game

BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton has suggested that Arsenal star William Saliba is no longer performing at the world-class level that saw him dubbed the rock of Mikel Arteta’s backline. The comments were made during a tense Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP. Sutton argued that the individual aura and reliability of the […] The post Chris Sutton singles out Arsenal star with brutal ‘not the same player’ verdict appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal are currently in action against Sporting CP in the Champions League and take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday

Set to face Sporting CP in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Arsenal might be dealing once again with the absence of star Bukayo Saka. Arsenal host the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium this Wednesday, looking to protect a slim lead and advance to the final four. While the Gunners enter as heavy favorites, star winger Bukayo Saka has been entirely left out of the Gunners’ squad. Bukayo Saka won’t be featuring in the return leg against Sporting CP due to injury. The England international was widely expected to return for Saturday’s fixture against Bournemouth but failed to make the squad; his subsequent absence from Tuesday’s training session further dims the prospects of him playing a role in this continental decider. Manager Mikel Arteta was noncommittal when asked if Saka or defender Jurrien Timber might return to the fold, offering only that “maybe one of them” could be involved. However, when pressed on the nature of the winger’s injury and its recent persistence, the Spaniard provided a bit more clarity for the worried Emirates faithful. “It’s something that he was carrying for a while. It was an Achilles issue,” Arteta said. “It’s progression but hopefully it’s going to be a matter of days and not weeks. But he has to see when the load is more how he responds to that kind of progression,” he added. Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal. Arsenal navigating a fitness crisis Saka isn’t the only concern for a depleted Arsenal squad; Tuesday’s training session raised red flags regarding several other key contributors. Missing from the main group were midfield anchors Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, along with defender Riccardo Calafiori. While Rice has reportedly recovered and should be available for selection, significant questions remain over whether Odegaard and Calafiori are fit enough to start. This personnel crunch may force Arteta to lean on his depth as he looks to defend a narrow 1-0 aggregate advantage in the Champions League clash. Confirmed lineups for Arsenal and Sporting CP Arsenal’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya; Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapie; Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice; Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli; Viktor Gyokeres. Head coach: Mikel Arteta. Sporting CP’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Eduardo Quaresma, Ousmane Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Maximiliano Araujo; Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincao, Pedro Goncalves; Luis Javier Suarez. Head coach: Rui Borges.

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Two Arsenal stars are at risk of picking up a Champions League suspension for a potential semi-final against Atletico Madrid

Arsenal are in need of an upgrade on the flanks with Leandro Trossard underperforming.