Morning all. When Mikel Arteta was appointed in 2019, he was the youngest manager in the Premier League. Heading into the 2024-25 season, only five managers — Fabian Hurzeler, Kieran McKenna, Russell Martin, Andoni Iraola, and Gary O’Neil — are younger. Youthfulness doesn’t stop there for Arsenal these days as Arteta’s right hand men are […]
Morning all. Well that wasn’t bad was it? German domestic double winners Bayer Leverkusen were despatched 4-1 with consummate ease. Mikel Arteta’s team soon went ahead through our new number 17, Oleksandr Zinchenko and what a goal was too. Leandro Trossard made it 2-0 shortly after before Gabriel Jesus added a third. After the break, […]
Morning all. Arsenal take on Bayer Leverkusen tonight in what is the penultimate pre season friendly. Returning to The Emirates is Granit Xhaka and ex academy player Nathan Tella. Two Spaniards, Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alnso, both 42 years old, brought up in the Basque region of Spain – just 13 miles separate their home […]
Morning all. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya returned to Arsenal yesterday and back training with the rest of the group. In less than two weeks time, the 2024/25 season kicks off. In just over three weeks time, the transfer window closes and so far, other than making the David […]