Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City, Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The England international hasn’t played since the Carabao Cup final on March 22. 🔗 nyti.ms/4sByFnZ

Hello good people of the internet. Next week I will be doing my yearly mandatory public appearance at this event in Washington DC. Swing by. Come through. Lock up. Swing through. Whatever the kids say these days.

Arsenal have submitted a request to the Premier League to wear black armbands for Sunday’s game against Manchester City in tribute to Alex Manninger. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️🖤 www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Ahead of the Champions League fixture against Sporting CP, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke of feeling “on fire”. But the fire is more than just a metaphor. In the build-up to the quarter-final's second leg, a real fire was lit at Arsenal’s training ground. ✍️ @gunnerblog.bsky.social

For Arteta and Arsenal, this talk of "fire" is more than just a metaphor. Earlier this week, a real fire was lit at London Colney. The pressure is rising, but Arteta's desire to deliver success burns as hot as ever. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔥⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Very sad to learn of the death of Alex Manninger, who has passed away unexpectedly at 48. Played such a crucial role for Arsenal in the 1997-98 double season - and was held in the highest regard as a goalkeeper and a person. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

🎥 "Semi-finalists! But only semi convincing..." - Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (1-0) | On the Whistle youtu.be/PFH8rlEmGP8

Arsenal got the job done against Sporting. It wasn’t a wholly convincing performance, but with their defensive solidity intact they were recognisably Arsenal. Leaning into those strengths may offer them the best chance against Man City. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players nominated Declan Rice as captain for their last two games: “They made the decision because Declan has earned the status, the role, the way he's taken ownership in difficult moments.” @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

🎥 "Semi-finalists! But only semi convincing..." - Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (1-0) | On the Whistle youtu.be/PFH8rlEmGP8

It is palpably nervous here now

Whatever you think of Gyokeres, we're surely all agreed that playing long balls into him is pretty much a waste of time

Very much in a game here

Early observation: Eze makes a massive difference

After Arsenal lost to Bournemouth, boos were heard at the Emirates after a frustrating afternoon. Was it the tension? The style of play? The manager? The players? With Sporting visiting tonight, @gunnerblog.bsky.social, @amylawrence.bsky.social & Art de Roché discuss the stadium’s atmosphere.

Today’s pod with James

The funny thing is that after all that Joan Garcia is actually really good

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This is such a huge week. Crazy to think how wildly our emotions could swing between now and Sunday evening. Tomorrow have a “countdown” episode for patrons with @gunnerblog.bsky.social and have all the worst-possible questions lined up 😂 Out in the afternoon UK time

🎙️PODCAST! The 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, Arsenal's poor performance, goals conceded, chances missed in more ways than one, fan reaction vs how the team must respond, title race implications, listener Qs about Zubi, Man City, Sporting & lots more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

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🎥 "Sound the alarm" - Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth | On the Whistle youtu.be/AeqLP2i3yzw

🚨 “If Arsenal win the league, they won’t stagger over the line, they will crawl” 🆓 Have made today’s piece free to read for everyone on @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

If you're looking for some alternative reading this morning, here's an interview with Tony Adams on the year that changed his life: Euro 96, Arsene's arrival, a 44-day bender that saw him reach the depths of his drinking days, and the start of his recovery. www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

Watching the boxing now because football no longer exists

🎥 "Sound the alarm" - Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth | On the Whistle youtu.be/AeqLP2i3yzw

If Arsenal do get over the line from here, it will not be a stagger. It will be a crawl.

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🎥 "Bedlam in the away end!" - Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/fQLtQS4-9kw

🎥 "Bedlam in the away end!" - Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/fQLtQS4-9kw

Gotta love a late winner!

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🎙️PODCAST! The 2-1 FA Cup exit to Southampton, collective under-performance, individual errors, reaction and ramifications, Max Dowman's impressive night, the timing of cup exits, adding to the pressure, Sporting on Tuesday, listener Qs &d lots more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

📽️ "To meltdown or not to meltdown?" - Southampton 2-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/ip92kH0AKtE

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording in the morning.

📽️ "To meltdown or not to meltdown?" - Southampton 2-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/ip92kH0AKtE

Deary me. Arsenal clinging on here. Could well be game over.

On Arsenal - think we should still have enough to win here. But Southampton are really nailing their gameplan thus far, which introduces an element of doubt. Finely poised. First half decided by moments: Odegaard has to score. White has to clear.

Camille asked me if Derek Acorah was fighting Deontay Wilder tonight 👍

Stopped clocks and all that ✅

🎥 Arteta's Arsenal: Does Style Matter? 🔺 If #AFC win big this season, does it matter how they do it? 🔺 What is Arteta's playing style? 🔺 Is criticism of Arsenal's 'entertainment factor' legitimate? 🔺 How might the approach evolve moving forward? youtu.be/g3utQ7kAWxA

🎥 Arteta's Arsenal: Does Style Matter? 🔺 If #AFC win big this season, does it matter how they do it? 🔺 What is Arteta's playing style? 🔺 Is criticism of Arsenal's 'entertainment factor' legitimate? 🔺 How might the approach evolve moving forward? youtu.be/g3utQ7kAWxA

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My early guess at Southampton XI: Kepa White Mosquera Gabriel MLS Odegaard (c) Norgaard Dowman Havertz Martinelli Jesus

The last remaining international stragglers are back. I mean, some of the took their time ;) Now it’s time for Arsenal to strap in for the mother of all run-ins. www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

🎥 Arteta's Arsenal: Does Style Matter? A thorough look at the debate surrounding Arsenal's style of play, whether the criticism has any merit, and what it means. youtu.be/g3utQ7kAWxA

🎥 Arteta's Arsenal: Does Style Matter? A thorough look at the debate surrounding Arsenal's style of play, whether the criticism has any merit, and what it means. youtu.be/g3utQ7kAWxA

Noni Madueke is a doubt to face Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting due to a knee injury. More from @sebsb.bsky.social and Art de Roche ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

🎙️PODCAST! Rounding up the Interlull injuries and withdrawals, Ben White's England return, other players still on important duty for their nations, Qs about Mikel Arteta's style of play, Lewis-Skelly as a midfield option, PL or CL hypothetical & more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...