Despite a valiant effort from Arsenal, Newcastle secured a crucial victory in the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. With star player Bukayo Saka sidelined due to injury, the Gunners struggled to find the back of the net, leaving their attacking burden to Gabriel Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard, and Odegaard who were unable to capitalize. Former Arsenal player Theo Walcott, who had voiced criticism of Martinelli before the match, watched as the young forward failed to make an impact on the game. This result puts Newcastle in a strong position heading into the second-leg of the semi-final.
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 dominated their match against West Ham with four early goals from Gabriel, Trossard, Odegaard, and Havertz. The Hammers made a valiant effort to get back into the game with goals from Wan-Bissaka and Emerson, but Saka sealed the deal for the Gunners with the fifth goal. Arsenal is now in the title race and looks to continue their impressive form against Manchester United on Wednesday, while West Ham will have to regroup under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy to face Leicester. Fans are now left wondering where Julen Lopetegui will take the Hammers this season.
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard spoke out about Arsenal's recent slump in form, reminding fans that the team has faced similar struggles in the past and bounced back. Trossard believes that the team's strong mentality and talented players will help them quickly turn things around, just as they did in the 2023/24 season. With a tough match against Chelsea coming up on Sunday, it remains to be seen if the Gunners can repeat their previous turnaround.
In a thrilling football match, Lautaro Martinez, Mehdi Taremi and Hakan Calhanoglu of Inter shined against Arsenal's trio of Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz. The match, held at San Siro, ended in victory for Inter with a final score of 3-0. Fans were on the edge of their seats as these talented players showcased their skills on the field.
Arsenal fans were left disappointed as their team lost 1-0 to Inter Milan in the Champions League, with captain Hakan Calhanoglu scoring the only goal of the match. The loss has left the Gunners in a low 13th place in the table, with fans calling for Mikel Arteta to drop Leandro Trossard from the starting lineup. Despite being a significant signing and scoring 17 goals last season, Trossard has failed to impress fans in recent matches, who were left puzzled by Arteta's decision to keep him on the pitch.
Former Premier League attacker Joe Cole questions Arsenal's title credentials after their surprise defeat to Newcastle. With a seven-point gap to leaders Liverpool, and a tough upcoming week including matches against Inter Milan and in-form Chelsea, it seems like the Gunners may have a long way to go in the title race. Cole also suggests that changes may be made by manager Mikel Arteta, potentially including dropping Leandro Trossard, who was "off it" in the match against Newcastle.
Arsenal are looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League as they face Newcastle United today. The team has some injury concerns and the predicted lineup sees Merino and Trossard starting ahead of Odegaard, despite the latter returning from his ankle injury. With Raya set to start and White's fitness still uncertain, Gabriel and Saliba are predicted to be in the starting lineup instead. In the midfield, Partey and Rice are expected to be joined by Merino while Martinelli, Havertz and Saka are set to lead the attack.
In their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk, Leandro Trossard stood out for his impressive performance on the pitch. Not only did he miss a penalty, but he also replicated an iconic move by former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla by taking corners with his weaker left foot. Fans couldn't help but draw comparisons between the two players, with some even saying Trossard took it to another level. Despite not scoring, Trossard left a lasting impression on Gunners fans with his versatile skills.
Despite claiming a 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed concerns about his team's fatigue levels following their recent loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Gunners' own goal win came from a strike by Gabriel Martinelli, and missed penalty at the end from Leandro Trossard. This was Arsenal's first game since the Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich in April.