… The decision to invest heavily in bulking out Arteta’s squad paid off despite injuries to Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber. …
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… Trossard had not scored since December, but ended a 25-game drought with a powerful low drive after patient play by Martin Odegaard teed him up. …
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase… So let’s push hard, because something amazing is going to happen.” Arteta is boosted by the availability of captain Martin Odegaard after he missed Saturday’s win over Fulham in the Premier League. …
Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions League- April 2026
… Without the injured Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, Arsenal were too often slow and unambitious in attack. …
Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis… Arsenal have battled injuries all season and many of Arteta’s players looked exhausted against Bournemouth with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber all sidelined. …
Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respond… Even then Martin Odegaard’s blast from the edge of the area was straight at Sporting goalkeeper Rui Silva. …
Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting- March 2026
… Martin Odegaard was also absent for Norway with Memphis Depay, tied for second in European qualifying with eight goals, and Frenkie de Jong absent for the hosts. …
Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland rests… n never spend time together is important in our relationship, but it is not the most important,” said Arteta. “How I feel about him and the time we had together and what he did for me, the inspiration he’s been… that is never going to change.” Arteta hopes captain Martin Odegaard …
Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final, says Arteta- February 2026
… Arsenal were missing William Saliba and Kai Havertz through illness and injury respectively, but were boosted by the return of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka on the bench. …
Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hope… Knockout blow Without captain Martin Odegaard, sidelined by a muscle problem, and winger Bukayo Saka, who was injured in the pre-match warm-up at Leeds on Saturday, Arsenal weren’t at their best but still ground out the win. …
Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
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Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait
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Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
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Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Sunday 10 May
Arsenal near Premier League title after West Ham win
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
Arsenal seek first Champions League final since 2006
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with the Gunners seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 16 April
Arsenal advances to Champions League semis despite weak performance
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 15 April
Arsenal manager warns against fatigue excuse before Sporting match
Mikel Arteta has rejected fatigue as an excuse for Arsenal's recent poor form, urging his side to beat Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg despite injuries and a gruelling fixture schedule. Arsenal hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg and are also preparing for a crucial Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 8 April
Arsenal win first Champions League leg against Sporting in stoppage time
Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, bouncing back after recent domestic defeats. Goalkeeper David Raya made key saves as Arsenal finished strongly despite struggling for momentum for much of the match.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 March
Netherlands defeats Norway 2-1, ends 13-match unbeaten streak
The Netherlands beat Norway 2-1 in a friendly in Amsterdam on Friday, halting Norway's 13-match unbeaten run. Norway, who topped their World Cup qualifying group with 37 goals, rested key players including Erling Haaland for the match.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 21 March
Arsenal must prove themselves winners in League Cup final
Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday will be a defining moment as the team seeks to shed their tag of "nearly men" after three consecutive second-placed Premier League finishes. Arteta acknowledged that the team must prove they can win trophies, having captured just one major trophy (the 2020 FA Cup) since he took charge in 2019.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Arsenal held in draw as Man City gain ground
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League, with Noni Madueke's goal cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter's equaliser. Arsenal's lead at the top now stands at four points with 12 games remaining, while Brentford remain in seventh place.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 February
Arsenal reaches League Cup final, beats Chelsea
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →