Alex Howell
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Senior football news reporter at the BBC
Gabriel Jesus has replaced Max Dowman in the Arsenal Champions League squad with immediate effect.
It means the Brazilian is now available for the game with Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
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It means the Brazilian is now available for the game with Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Gabriel Jesus has replaced Max Dowman in the Arsenal Champions League squad with immediate effect.
It means the Brazilian is now available for the game with Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
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It means the Brazilian is now available for the game with Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
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A stat to show just how impressive Mikel Merino has been since playing as a striker.
Since the start of November, no Premier League player has been involved in more goals in all competitions than Merino - 7 (4 goals, 3 assists)
#AFC
Since the start of November, no Premier League player has been involved in more goals in all competitions than Merino - 7 (4 goals, 3 assists)
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December 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A stat to show just how impressive Mikel Merino has been since playing as a striker.
Since the start of November, no Premier League player has been involved in more goals in all competitions than Merino - 7 (4 goals, 3 assists)
#AFC
Since the start of November, no Premier League player has been involved in more goals in all competitions than Merino - 7 (4 goals, 3 assists)
#AFC
🚨 Arsenal injury update
Arteta says it is going to be matter of days for William Saliba and for Leandro Trossard before they are fit.
Will be a "matter of weeks" for Havertz. Sounds unlikely to be available before end of month.
Gabriel going to be "weeks" as well.
#AFC
Arteta says it is going to be matter of days for William Saliba and for Leandro Trossard before they are fit.
Will be a "matter of weeks" for Havertz. Sounds unlikely to be available before end of month.
Gabriel going to be "weeks" as well.
#AFC
December 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🚨 Arsenal injury update
Arteta says it is going to be matter of days for William Saliba and for Leandro Trossard before they are fit.
Will be a "matter of weeks" for Havertz. Sounds unlikely to be available before end of month.
Gabriel going to be "weeks" as well.
#AFC
Arteta says it is going to be matter of days for William Saliba and for Leandro Trossard before they are fit.
Will be a "matter of weeks" for Havertz. Sounds unlikely to be available before end of month.
Gabriel going to be "weeks" as well.
#AFC
That Reece James performance was exceptional. I know Thomas Tuchel doesn't see him there but what an option. Not a foot wrong today, an assist and really lead his side when Chelsea went down to 10 men
November 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
That Reece James performance was exceptional. I know Thomas Tuchel doesn't see him there but what an option. Not a foot wrong today, an assist and really lead his side when Chelsea went down to 10 men
A big one today. 1st v 2nd in the Premier League
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A big one today. 1st v 2nd in the Premier League
Report from the Emirates as Noni Madueke scores his first Arsenal goal to make it five wins from five in the Champions League #AFC
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November 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Report from the Emirates as Noni Madueke scores his first Arsenal goal to make it five wins from five in the Champions League #AFC
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Luis Munoz, a 13-year-old midfielder in Arsenal's academy, has become the youngest player to feature in the Uefa Youth League. He came on in the 4-2 win over Bayern Munich this afternoon #AFC
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Arsenal: Luis Munoz, 13, becomes youngest Uefa Youth League player
Arsenal's 13-year-old midfielder Luis Munoz becomes the youngest player to feature in the Uefa Youth League.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Luis Munoz, a 13-year-old midfielder in Arsenal's academy, has become the youngest player to feature in the Uefa Youth League. He came on in the 4-2 win over Bayern Munich this afternoon #AFC
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From star players at Crystal Palace, playing chess and now shining in Europe, it’s going to be a special night at the Emirates for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise #AFC
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Arsenal v Bayern Munich: Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise reunite in Champions League
Former Crystal Palace team-mates Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze reunite when Arsenal host Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
From star players at Crystal Palace, playing chess and now shining in Europe, it’s going to be a special night at the Emirates for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise #AFC
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North London derby day
November 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
North London derby day
The Air Albania stadium 🇦🇱
November 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Air Albania stadium 🇦🇱
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott on his dreams of the World Cup: "I don't think it has sunk in too much yet. The World Cup is a dream of mine. (I'm) Taking it just one step at a time. If I get the chance to play hopefully I can impress and show what I'm capable of."
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott on his dreams of the World Cup: "I don't think it has sunk in too much yet. The World Cup is a dream of mine. (I'm) Taking it just one step at a time. If I get the chance to play hopefully I can impress and show what I'm capable of."
James Trafford and Trevoh Chalobah have been called up to the England squad to replace Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon. Marc Guehi has joined up but is being assessed.
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
James Trafford and Trevoh Chalobah have been called up to the England squad to replace Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon. Marc Guehi has joined up but is being assessed.
Tuchel on Lewis-Skelly and the other players who have dropped out: "It’s about competition and performance. The door is always open for performance at a high level. Myles needs more starts and more minutes." Tuchel went on to say that the players who have been left out have been outperformed.
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Tuchel on Lewis-Skelly and the other players who have dropped out: "It’s about competition and performance. The door is always open for performance at a high level. Myles needs more starts and more minutes." Tuchel went on to say that the players who have been left out have been outperformed.
Tuchel on Bellingham and Foden: "We are delighted they are back. The contribution from both of them to their clubs has been immense. They score regularly decisive goals. We are delighted they back. Jude comes back as a number 10."
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Tuchel on Bellingham and Foden: "We are delighted they are back. The contribution from both of them to their clubs has been immense. They score regularly decisive goals. We are delighted they back. Jude comes back as a number 10."
Mikel Arteta on his ‘joy’ of working with Mikel Merino, ‘inventing options’ because of injuries and how the midfielder could have to be about to have another stint as Arsenal’s number nine #AFC
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Mikel Merino: No Viktor Gyokeres, no problem - makeshift frontman steps up for Arsenal again
The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something that Arsenal fans have got used to seeing over the past nine months.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Mikel Arteta on his ‘joy’ of working with Mikel Merino, ‘inventing options’ because of injuries and how the midfielder could have to be about to have another stint as Arsenal’s number nine #AFC
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A look at how Arsenal are looking to improve the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta is regularly speaking to supporters about what he wants from them and he even appears to have had a hand in the goal announcements #AFC
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How Arsenal are trying to improve the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal are enjoying an excellent start to the season but concerns remain about the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium. So what are they doing about it?
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October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A look at how Arsenal are looking to improve the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta is regularly speaking to supporters about what he wants from them and he even appears to have had a hand in the goal announcements #AFC
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Fitness updates from Mikel Arteta
William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are out of the game with Brighton. Arteta says that both are continuing to be assessed.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are available #AFC
William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are out of the game with Brighton. Arteta says that both are continuing to be assessed.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are available #AFC
October 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fitness updates from Mikel Arteta
William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are out of the game with Brighton. Arteta says that both are continuing to be assessed.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are available #AFC
William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are out of the game with Brighton. Arteta says that both are continuing to be assessed.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are available #AFC
Arsenal are becoming many people's favourites for the title and the stats back that up. It's been an impressive start and with their threat from set-pieces, the solid defence and players still to come back from injury it's looking promising #AFC
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Arsenal: Why Gunners have the 'fear factor' and are now the Premier League team to beat
As Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at why teams are 'afraid' of them.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Arsenal are becoming many people's favourites for the title and the stats back that up. It's been an impressive start and with their threat from set-pieces, the solid defence and players still to come back from injury it's looking promising #AFC
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🚨 Report from the Emirates. Arsenal keep another clean sheet and score from another set-piece. A feeling that is getting very familiar as the Gunners continue to build momentum at the top of the league #AFC
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Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze scores against former club as Gunners extend lead at top of Premier League
Eberechi Eze scores against his former club as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚨 Report from the Emirates. Arsenal keep another clean sheet and score from another set-piece. A feeling that is getting very familiar as the Gunners continue to build momentum at the top of the league #AFC
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“He makes us a much better team. I think we've become much more unpredictable".
Mikel Arteta continued to praise Viktor Gyokeres as the striker scored two much needed goals. The celebrations showed how much his team-mates value him #AFC
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Mikel Arteta continued to praise Viktor Gyokeres as the striker scored two much needed goals. The celebrations showed how much his team-mates value him #AFC
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Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal 'much better' as drought ends - Mikel Arteta
Viktor Gyokeres ends an eight-game run without a goal by scoring twice against Atletico Madrid - and Mikel Arteta says the forward makes Arsenal
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October 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
“He makes us a much better team. I think we've become much more unpredictable".
Mikel Arteta continued to praise Viktor Gyokeres as the striker scored two much needed goals. The celebrations showed how much his team-mates value him #AFC
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Mikel Arteta continued to praise Viktor Gyokeres as the striker scored two much needed goals. The celebrations showed how much his team-mates value him #AFC
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🚨 Report from the Emirates as Arsenal put four past Atletico Madrid and Viktor Gyokeres gets two much needed goals #AFC
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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: UEFA Champions League stats & head-to-head
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League
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October 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨 Report from the Emirates as Arsenal put four past Atletico Madrid and Viktor Gyokeres gets two much needed goals #AFC
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Half time. Arsenal the better team but Atletico hard to break down as expected. The away side have probably had the best chance of taking the lead through Alavrez after Raya's mistake #AFC
October 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Half time. Arsenal the better team but Atletico hard to break down as expected. The away side have probably had the best chance of taking the lead through Alavrez after Raya's mistake #AFC
🚨 The evolution of Declan Rice. How Mikel Arteta has given him more freedom, the impact Zubimendi's signing has had on him, how England are benefitting and how it helps Arsenal be more of a threat all over the pitch #AFC
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Arsenal: How Declan Rice's role has changed at the Gunners
Since the arrival of Martin Zubimendi at Arsenal, BBC Sport looks at how Declan Rice has completed his transformation to an all-round midfielder.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🚨 The evolution of Declan Rice. How Mikel Arteta has given him more freedom, the impact Zubimendi's signing has had on him, how England are benefitting and how it helps Arsenal be more of a threat all over the pitch #AFC
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Mikel Arteta has said that he looks up to Diego Simeone and that the Atletico Madrid manager would succeed in the Premier League if he ever took a job in England #AFC
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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: Mikel Arteta says he looks up to Diego Simeone
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks of his admiration for Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone before the two sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Mikel Arteta has said that he looks up to Diego Simeone and that the Atletico Madrid manager would succeed in the Premier League if he ever took a job in England #AFC
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Mikel Arteta on William Saliba watching Atletico Madrid on the team bus after beating Fulham: "Very pleased because I didn't encourage it, that came from them. We know this will be a tough one, so the earlier we think about it the better. I love that initiative from the players." #AFC
October 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Mikel Arteta on William Saliba watching Atletico Madrid on the team bus after beating Fulham: "Very pleased because I didn't encourage it, that came from them. We know this will be a tough one, so the earlier we think about it the better. I love that initiative from the players." #AFC