Arsenal's Mikel Arteta expresses concern over the hamstring injury sustained by winger Bukayo Saka during their 5-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Saka was forced off in the first half and had to leave the stadium on crutches. With fellow England player Raheem Sterling also injured, Arteta admits he is worried about the extent of Saka's injury.
In their quest to secure the starting spot at Arsenal's left-wing, both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have been lacking consistency. As a result, manager Mikel Arteta has been rotating between the two, while Raheem Sterling continues to be overlooked. During TNT Sports' coverage of Arsenal's recent win, Martin Keown shared some advice he gave to Martinelli to help him regain his scoring form. Keown attributes their struggles to the pressure of performing, as both players were fearless in front of goal when they first arrived.
Arsenal fans were left disappointed with winger Gabriel Martinelli's performance in their 1-0 Premier League defeat against Newcastle. The 23-year-old had a low success rate in dribbling, touches in the opposition box, and cross-accuracy, leading to his substitution in the 63rd minute. Martinelli's recent string of poor performances has raised concerns among fans, with some calling for manager Mikel Arteta to address the issue. Arsenal's loss to Newcastle marks their second defeat in the league this season, with their defensive struggles continuing. Despite signing Raheem Sterling on loan to provide competition for Martinelli, the young Brazilian winger continues to be favored by Arteta, prompting frustration among fans on social media.
FC Barcelona made an unsuccessful attempt to sell Ferran Torres to Arsenal during the last days of the summer transfer window, as reported by Football Transfers. Despite offering the Spanish winger to the London club, Arsenal ultimately opted for the loan of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea instead. This reflects the Gunners' priority to sign a more experienced Premier League player, rather than taking a chance on Torres. The young forward, who is under contract with FC Barcelona until 2027, is now hoping to find a new club in the upcoming January transfer market.
In a surprise move, Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Greece and Finland. This comes seven years after making his only previous senior appearance for the Three Lions. Solanke, who has been in impressive form for Spurs since his move from Bournemouth, will join a star-studded squad that includes the likes of Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if the young striker can make his mark on the international stage once again.
Amidst a mix of young players and seasoned veterans, Arsenal secured a 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. With goals from Declan Rice, Ethan Nwaneri, and Raheem Sterling, the team showed impressive teamwork and determination. Despite a late consolation goal from Bolton, Arsenal's fresh squad proved too strong for their opponents.
In a highly-anticipated and explosive match, Manchester City and Arsenal battled it out for the top spot in the Premier League, with both teams vying for the title this season. The game was filled with intense moments, including Erling Haaland's 100th goal for City and Leandro Trossard's controversial red card right before half-time. However, it was Manchester City's John Stones who became the hero of the match, scoring in the 97th minute to secure a hard-fought draw. Despite the heated atmosphere on the pitch, there were some heartwarming moments off the field as well, with Kevin De Bruyne catching up with Mikel Arteta and walking down the tunnel arm in arm with Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal secures the signing of Raheem Sterling on a season-long loan from Chelsea, with the deal reportedly costing them just £100,000-a-week. Meanwhile, new signing Mikel Merino suffers a fractured shoulder in training and will be out for a few weeks. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expresses his excitement for the addition of Sterling to the team.
As the transfer window for Premier League teams closed, a flurry of last-minute deals took place, with Arsenal securing Raheem Sterling on loan while Chelsea signed Jadon Sancho on a temporary move. Other moves are expected to be announced in the morning, and transfer windows around the world remain open for teams to make further changes. Express Sport provides a recap of all the latest transfer news, capping off one of the most hectic transfer windows in recent history. Don't miss out on updates by following Express Sport's coverage.
Arsenal has made a splash in the transfer market, signing Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea while also dealing with the news that new player Mikel Merino will be out for a few weeks with a fractured shoulder. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the injury occurred in a training collision with teammate Gabriel. Additionally, Arsenal has secured a deal for Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto and is awaiting the Champions League draw for their first eight opponents. In other news, both Aaron Ramsdale and Ben White have been left out of Lee Carsley's first England squad.