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Arsenal could reportedly be set to enter into a bidding war with Real Madrid for the potential transfer of Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Gunners are up against Los Blancos in the race to sign the […] The post Bidding war: Arsenal now very serious contenders to beat Real Madrid to midfielder transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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 […]

Manchester United’s midfield has been crying out for a massive structural reset for quite some time now. With the legendary Casemiro officially confirming he will be packing his bags when his contract expires at the end of June, the desperate search for his long-term successor has started. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE […] The post Man United join Premier League rivals Arsenal in race for in-demand Brazilian appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Reports linking Martín Zubimendi with a potential move to Real Madrid have been firmly played down by the midfielder, who... The post World class £50M Spaniard announces he will be an Arsenal player in summer appeared first on IcFootballNews – .

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.

Martin Zubimendi has been nominated for the Champions League's Player of the Week award, but he wasn't the Arsenal player included in WhoScored's Team of the Round.

Real Madrid will be on the hunt for a midfielder this summer. Los Blancos have been struggling to adapt the absence of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in the middle of the pitch, and while initially there was hope that Fede Valverde or Eduardo Camavinga could become the long-term partner for Aurelien Tchouameni in that […] The post Liverpool willing to do business for midfielder liked by Real Madrid appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed the idea of a move to Real Madrid this summer. The former Real Sociedad star was heavily linked to Los Blancos in the second half of last season, but had agreed a move to the Emirates. While Zubimendi completed a €70m move to Arsenal, Real Madrid did not bring […] The post Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi on Real Madrid move: “I think the moment has passed” appeared first on Football España.

Martin Zubimendi's Player of the Match performance against Sporting CP came with the added bonus that he's avoided suspension for the Champions League semi-final first leg.

He spoke shortly after the Gunners' progression into the semi-finals.

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.

Arsenal entertained Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break. The North London club struggled to find the winning goal […] The post Zubimendi Gets 7.5, Raya With 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Sporting appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Watch extended highlights of Arsenal and Sporting CP, player stats, results and goals from UEFA Champions League, April 15, 2026 The post Arsenal vs Sporting CP Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Gunners not at their best but get the result they needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals

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.

Morning. This feels like such a strange week because at the forefront of my mind is Sunday’s trip to face Man City, but tonight we have the chance to make the semi-finals of the Champions League when Sporting visit. I suspect this might be much more a supporter mindset than anything else, and the players […] The post We have a big game on Wednesday, not just Sunday appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Possible Arsenal starting XI against Sporting CP, injury team news and how to watch the game on TV and live stream today.

Martin Zubimendi is not the only Arsenal player under pressure right now.

The finish line is in sight - and the Arsenal stumble has started. Here's how they can rectify their problems and avoid the almighty implosion that could be on the cards.

Jamie Carragher fears Arsenal's brittle confidence is encapsulated by the form of midfielder Martin Zubimendi who he claims is 'really struggling'.

Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back at Saturday disappointing and disheartening defeat to Bournemouth. We chat about the team selection with some key players missing but with some ineffective combinations in key areas. There’s analysis of the goals we conceded, the […] The post Arsecast Extra Episode 690 – 13.04.2026 appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video The morning after and the cold light of day have made little difference to me with regards yesterday’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. We turned what was a big opportunity to take a significant step towards the title into something far more damaging. My gut feeling, […] The post Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth: A miserable performance at the worst possible time appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Troy Deeney has hit back at Arsenal supporters who have called on Mikel Arteta to drop Martin Zubimendi after the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth

Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard miss out for Arsenal today in their Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

A huge victory for the Gunners.

Arsenal have guaranteed the Premier League a fifth Champions League spot for next season by beating Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory in Portugal on Tuesday night. Kai Ha…

⚽ Champions League updates from 8pm BST ⚽ Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich – live reaction ⚽ Email Yara | Read the latest Football Daily The teams are out and the Champions League anthem is being played. ‘You are my life’ reads the tifo, an ode from Sporting fans to their beloved club. Great energy in Lisbon so far – mostly from the home fans but the pocket of 2,600 Arsenal away fans are doing their best. Kick-off up next. A look at the pre-match post bag. After the last 2 losses, nothing can be taken for granted and I don’t think Arsenal are favourites for this game tonight. Arteta is trying to convince himself but the truth is: he is panicking! Zubimendi and Rice are our two most important players tonight. If they have a good game, I think we will take a good lead to the Emirates. Shocking that all the players Arsenal withdrew from international duty are now in the starting XI. How does that work? I am quite surprised that Viktor Gyökeres has gotten a decent reception during the warmup … We all know Alexander Isak would not receive the same warm welcome on Tyneside. What is the difference between how the two forced moves?

Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber have both missed Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP on Tuesday night.

Arsenal go into the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting Lisbon with the likes of Martin Zubimendi facing the danger of another suspension if he's booked

Good morning from Lisbon. Arsenal and Mikel Arteta arrived yesterday evening, and the team news is mixed. Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel have all travelled, but Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber have stayed behind in London, not quite ready for this one. With a huge game on Saturday against Bournemouth, you have to imagine […] The post Arteta looks for Arsenal identity ahead of Sporting clash appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Kieran Gibbs hopes the return of Declan Rice will steady the Arsenal ship following Saturday's shock FA Cup defeat against Southampton.

Possible Arsenal starting XI against Southampton, injury team news and how to watch the FA Cup quarter-final on TV and live stream today.

Things could have turned out very differently...

It would be a crime if Arsenal sold Myles Lewis-Skelly, they can get the best out of him in central midfield. These are the thoughts of talkSPORT’s Inside Gooners panel as their Premier Leagu…

Mikel Arteta has confirmed three of his Arsenal stars will miss this weekend’s FA quarter-final clash with Southampton.

Arsenal will be desperate to keep their hopes of a treble alive in the FA Cup after disappointment in the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners were comfortably beaten by Man City at Wembley to raise doub…

Max Dowman’s excellent solo goal firmly suggests he’s got everything needed to achieve stardom with England. The teenage Arsenal sensation started for his country’s Under-19s side…

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap Matchweek 25 in the Premier League which saw a crazy matchup between two Premier League titans. #NBCSports #PremierLeague Chapters: (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (2:33) - In a frantic and frenetic ending, Man City barely squeak out a 2-1 win over Liverpool in one of the matches of the season that keeps City's title hopes alive (11:19) - Thomas Frank calls Cristian Romero’s red card “the perfect storm” after a tumultuous week for the team's captain, as Spurs suffer a 2-0 loss to Man United at a roaring Old Trafford (18:08) - Arsenal soar to a 3-0 win against Sunderland after key goals from Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres (20:52) - A roundup of other results: Wolves 1-3 Chelsea, Newcastle 2-3 Brentford, Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa, Fulham 1-2 Everton, Brighton 1-2 Crystal Palace, Burnley 0-2 West Ham, Leeds United 3-1 Nottingham Forest » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Manchester City saves their season, Romero sees red | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap Matchweek 25 in the Premier League which saw a crazy matchup between two Premier League titans 2:33 - In a frantic and frenetic ending, Man City barely squeak out a 2-1 win over Liverpool in one of the matches of the season that keeps City's title hopes alive 11:19 - Thomas Frank calls Cristian Romero’s red card “the perfect storm” after a tumultuous week for the team's captain, as Spurs suffer a 2-0 loss to Man United at a roaring Old Trafford 18:08 - Arsenal soar to a 3-0 win against Sunderland after key goals from Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres 20:52 - A roundup of other results: Wolves 1-3 Chelsea, Newcastle 2-3 Brentford, Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa, Fulham 1-2 Everton, Brighton 1-2 Crystal Palace, Burnley 0-2 West Ham, Leeds United 3-1 Nottingham Forest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as the Champions League proper gets underway tonight. Mikel Arteta knows the fine margins will decide qualification. David Raya praises his international teammate and now clubmate Martin Zubimendi. Thomas Frank will have new boy Randal Kolo Muani available, plus he feels that tactical adaptability is key. Keith Andrews on the importance of set plays. Harry Arter gives his thoughts on the man that is Eddie Howe. And Norway to donate profits to Gaza relief fund, Doctors Without Borders. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Would Man United be better with Donny as CEO? It's got to the stage where Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete actually seriously consider that on today’s Ramble. Elsewhere, Marcus takes time to marvel at Erling Harland’s extraordinary way of running. Plus, Luke’s criticism of Martín Zubimendi comes back to bite him and Lord Sugar goes in to bat against "Mr Jamie Redknapp". Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Getting Closer to Sign Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal could finally get the top striker they have been craving, with reports suggesting that Viktor Gyokeres is close to signing. Gyokeres is not keen on returning to Sporting, but the Gunners must find an agreement with the Portuguese club regarding the transfer fee. Arsenal Close to […] The post Arsenal Getting Closer to Sign Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by The Athletic's Dan Kilpatrick to discuss Tottenham's transfer plans under Thomas Frank as they chase Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze, plus remain interested in Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo. North London rivals Arsenal agree a deal with Christian Norgaard and the signing of Martin Zubimendi edges even closer as Mikel Arteta continues to strengthen his squad options with Valencia youngster Cristhian Mosquera also of interest to the Gunners. Plus, are Liverpool looking ominious for the rest of the Premier League as they confirm the capture of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth? Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

There’s been a lot of noise around Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi, but the North London club regard the deal as done. Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Duncan Alexander to discuss Arsenal's summer business including the potential arrival of Kepa Arrizabalaga and their ongoing hunt for a striker. Plus, David reveals the latest on Manchester United and Liverpool's recruitment after the mini transfer window came to a close on Tuesday night. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: David Ornstein, Duncan Alexander Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portugal Lifted Nations League Trophy After Shootout Win Over Spain Portugal successfully lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy after beating Spain via a penalty shootout in a thrilling final match. Drawing 2-2 in regular time, both teams failed to win it during extra time, but Roberto Martinez’s men held their nerves during the shootout. Portugal […] The post Portugal Lifted Nations League Trophy After Shootout Win Over Spain appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Sam Tighe to discuss Arsenal closing in on the signature of former Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi, Arteta's hunt for a striker, Pep Guardiola revealing that Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City and whether Walker is still at the elite level, City's impressive transfer business which will refresh their aging squad and some advice for Cristiano Ronaldo from our very own Pete Graves on how to continue playing football well in to your forties! Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Napoli boss Antonio Conte has confirmed superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Naples. So why does he want to depart? And where is his most likely destination? We also talk the future of Manchester City's Kyle Walker, plus Arsenal pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is joined by Jon and Jamie for The Liverpool Transfer Podcast. This week, the lads discuss Morgan Gibbs-White, Martin Zubimendi, Trent Alexander-Arnold and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.