IN FOCUS : The Norwegian has recaptured his best form after a long spell struggling with the lasting effect of injuries, but, as Miguel Delaney writes, his style gives Arsenal a new dimension and lifts their ceiling under Mikel Arteta
The Arsenal striker reminded us grace can exist in the non-stop pace of football with his involuntary noise-provoking actDuring Covid, when sport was back but behind closed doors, I hosted a number of strange online shows to fill the void of real life. The highlight was chatting to Darren Gough about a lifesize bronze rhinoceros for 45 minutes to 15 small boxes on a Zoom call. I don’t recall who it was for and where the rhinoceros came from – but it might be in his garden.I ended up doing virtual pre-match corporate Zoom calls for Heineken before Europa League games. It was the wifi version of Club Wembley: a Q&A happening on stage between a generic host and some random ex-pro while you’re trying to chat to your mate and eat an unidentified square of meat with some dauphinoise potatoes. Continue reading...
Arsenal’s links with Julian Alvarez over the summer have been played down by former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Steve McManaman. The Gunners had a busy summer but arguably neglected their attack as only Christos Tzolis joined as a new option for Mikel Arteta’s front three. With the benefit of hindsight, it perhaps looks like […] The post “He wanted…” – Big claim made about “very exciting” Arsenal transfer target appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the Al Hilal striker Mohamed Kader Meite, according to Football 360. The 18-year-old is highly rated, and he has a bright future ahead of him. It remains to be seen whether Premier League clubs are prepared to make a move for him. Mohamed Kader Meite […] The post Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham face potential battle for Al Hilal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
The seemingly perennial debate surrounding Arsenal's striking options has returned to the fore after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win away at Napoli. The Gunners dominated but were guilty of wasteful finishing and were relieved with captain Martin Odegaard's late breakthrough despite having 26 shots - their most in a Champions League game since the start of last season. Viktor Gyokeres started his first game of the season but struggled at times and was replaced by Kai Havertz just before Arsenal broke the deadlock.
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