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RICE HAILS ARSENAL’S NEXT GENERATION

Declan Rice believes Arsenal are “blessed” to have Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Max Dowman in their ranks, hailing the trio as future stars. The England international has also revealed that he is mentoring the young talents as they navigate their early careers.

Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri, both 18, have already made their mark this season, with Lewis-Skelly even scoring on his England U18 debut last week. Dowman, just 15, is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in the country and has been training with Arsenal’s senior squad regularly, including joining their mid-season camp in Dubai. With all three players emerging from Arsenal’s famed Hale End academy, Rice believes the club has a bright future ahead.

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ARTETA’S FUTURE AT ARSENAL IN QUESTION, SAYS PETIT

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has praised Mikel Arteta’s impact at the club but believes the Spaniard is now facing one of the toughest moments of his tenure. Despite transforming the Gunners into a title-contending force, the pressure of falling just short could be taking its toll.

Arteta arrived in December 2019 to take on his first managerial role, succeeding Unai Emery and bringing fresh energy to a club in transition. Over the past five years, he has reshaped Arsenal’s identity, re-establishing them as a serious Premier League contender and securing their return to the Champions League. His tenure has also delivered an FA Cup and two Community Shields, offering silverware in a period of steady progress.

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BEN WHITE SET TO MAKE FIRST START SINCE NOVEMBER

Ben White is ready to make his first start for Arsenal since November when they host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. The 27-year-old right-back underwent knee surgery in November and returned to action on February 22 as a substitute against West Ham. Since then, he has made two further substitute appearances, totaling 18 minutes, and is now fully prepared to start.

Arsenal will face PSV in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, holding a commanding 7-1 lead on aggregate. Mikel Arteta has been cautious with White’s recovery to ensure there are no setbacks, but the manager is confident that White is now in a good position to start. “I think we have to manage him very well because he was still having some issues to manage in terms of the load,” Arteta explained. “We were very cautious of that to make sure that when he comes back, he can now maintain that level, and there’s no more setbacks. But I think he’s in a good position now to give him a start.”

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SALIBA ADMITS TITLE CHALLENGE IS OVER

William Saliba has admitted that Arsenal don’t deserve to be at the top of the Premier League this season. With just 10 matches remaining, the Gunners sit 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, and Saliba believes the gap is a fair reflection of their campaign.

Injuries and inconsistent performances have derailed their title challenge, with key attackers such as Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka missing significant time, while Kai Havertz’s season-ending hamstring injury further depleted Mikel Arteta’s options. Arsenal have lost three league games and drawn 10, allowing rivals Liverpool and Manchester City to pull away in the title race. Despite the disappointment in the league, Saliba remains focused on Arsenal’s remaining goals. “If they are first, it’s because they did something we didn’t do,” Saliba said.

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ARTETA URGES ARSENAL TO DREAM BIG IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta is confident Arsenal can compete for the Champions League title and has challenged his squad to embrace the decisive part of the season. With the Premier League title slipping away, Arsenal’s best shot at silverware lies in Europe, and Arteta believes his players must seize the opportunity.

Arsenal are on the brink of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, holding a commanding 7-1 aggregate lead over PSV Eindhoven ahead of their second-leg clash. If they advance, they could face either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid — a daunting prospect, but one Arteta relishes.

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ARSENAL TARGET JOAN GARCÍA AS RAYA FUTURE UNCERTAIN

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García as doubts linger over David Raya’s long-term role at the club. Despite keeping 15 clean sheets this season, Raya has made a few high-profile mistakes that have fueled speculation about Arsenal’s plans for their goalkeeping department.

His misjudgment for Bruno Fernandes’ goal in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday was the latest talking point, with manager Mikel Arteta facing questions about whether Raya is the long-term solution. Raya, who joined from Brentford last year, has shown resilience after errors — but Arsenal may still be looking for an upgrade.

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SAKA STEPS UP RECOVERY

Bukayo Saka is intensifying his recovery from a hamstring injury as he aims for a return to action for Arsenal. The England international has been sidelined since undergoing surgery in December to repair a torn hamstring, but the Gunners are hopeful he will be ready to return in March to boost their title challenge and Champions League aspirations.

Saka is currently with the Arsenal squad in Dubai, continuing his rehabilitation away from the Emirates. This development comes as a positive sign for both the player and the club, as just a few weeks ago, Saka was seen on crutches after his surgery. On Monday, the club shared images of Saka working in the gym with a smile on his face, captioned “Stepping up that rehab.” These images showcase his determination to return stronger, and the reports over the weekend suggest Saka is targeting a comeback at the start of March.

AST CALL FOR FROZEN TICKET PRICES

The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) has urged the club to freeze ticket prices and introduce a 19-game Premier League season ticket for fans. With the current season ticket structure consisting of 19 Premier League games and four Champions League matches, the AST believes that a new ticketing option would benefit fans by lowering the upfront cost and making it easier for those who find it difficult to attend evening fixtures.

The current season tickets range from £1,073 for the cheapest to £2,050.50 for the most expensive adult ticket, with concessions of up to 50% available for juniors, seniors, and disabled access members. There is also a 25% concession for young adults. In response to increasing concerns over affordability, the AST proposed a new ticket that would cover only the 19 Premier League games, allowing fans to purchase tickets specifically for league matches without the additional cost of cup fixtures.

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MERSON REVEALS TITLE DECIDER FOR LIVERPOOL

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes that Liverpool are just one step away from securing the Premier League title this season, with the key to it all lying in their upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton. Despite suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, Merson is optimistic about Liverpool’s title chances, provided they win at Goodison Park.

The Reds are currently top of the table, with Arsenal trailing six points behind in second. Merson sees Liverpool’s victory over Everton as the moment that could all but wrap up the title. “If Liverpool win at Everton, they’d be nine points clear with 15-odd games left,” he said. “They’d have to lose four of them, which I think would be impossible.” According to Merson, a win against Everton would place Liverpool in an almost unassailable position, making it nearly impossible for Arsenal to catch them with so few games remaining.

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ATTACKING CRISIS AFTER MARTINELLI INJURY

Mikel Arteta was already aware that Arsenal’s attack would require adjustment, but the manager may not have anticipated needing to make such changes so soon. Arsenal’s inability to secure a new forward in the January transfer window has left the Gunners with a depleted attacking force, made worse by Gabriel Martinelli’s recent hamstring injury during their 2-0 loss at Newcastle.

The injury occurred just after Arteta discussed the need to “try something different” with his frontline, and now that necessity has arrived faster than expected. Martinelli, who travelled to Dubai for warm-weather training, has since undergone a scan, and reports indicate he will be sidelined for at least a month. This leaves Arteta scrambling for attacking options, especially since Bukayo Saka won’t return until next month following his own hamstring injury, and Gabriel Jesus will miss the remainder of the season after knee surgery.