LEGENDARY Arsenal playmaker Paul Merson has been advising his former aspect on who they need to signal this summer time.
Merson, 53, believes that the Gunners would profit from bringing Marcus Rashford to the Emirates along with his future up within the air.
And Paul has additionally made a u-turn on his authentic judgement in direction of midfield magician Martin Odegaard.
Fabian Ruiz needs a return to his homeland of Spain however Arsenal might tempt him into enjoying the Premier League in response to reviews.
Plus all the pieces surrounding the North London membership’s match towards Leicester TODAY is but to come back.
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Seaman on the Emirates
Arsenal and England legend David Seaman is on the Emirates at this time for the conflict with Leicester.
The 58-year-old tweeted a photograph with the caption: “Matchday! #COYG”.
Kick-off is at 4.30pm.
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Cedric Soares reward from Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta spoke extremely of Cedric Soares earlier than the conflict with Leicester on Sunday.
The Gunners supervisor mentioned: “It’s good to have somebody like him, after we had to make use of him he was prepared as a result of he’s an incredible skilled.
“He’s performing well for the team.”
Cedric has crammed in properly at right-back for Takehiro Tomiyasu, who nonetheless stays out with a calf harm.
Although Tomiyasu is missed, Cedric’s place within the workforce has coincided with a very good Arsenal run, unbeaten of their final 5 league video games.
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Team information for Sunday’s conflict
Emile Smith Rowe is predicted to be again within the combine for the Gunners after recovering from Covid-19, however Takehiro Tomiyasu stays a doubt on account of his ongoing calf points.
As for Leicester, Jamie Vardy has picked up a recent knee harm and won’t be out there for the Emirates journey, which is a disgrace as he’s usually prolific towards them.
Ryan Bertrand, Timothy Castagne, Jonny Evans and Ricardo Pereira are all anticipated to affix Vardy within the medical room.
And Wesley Fofana was on monitor to make a midweek return towards Rennes, however the teen suffered a setback having caught Coronavirus.
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Arsenal vs Leicester information
Arsenal vs Leicester takes place TODAY – Sunday, March 13.
The recreation is scheduled to kick-off at 4.30pm UK time.
It is occurring on the Emirates in North London.
The Gunners had been victorious with a 2-0 win when the perimeters met on the King Power.
Arsenal vs Leicester might be broadcasted reside on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Coverage might be proven on each channels from 4pm UK time.
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Arsenal welcome the Foxes
Arsenal welcome Leicester City to the Emirates TODAY of their newest version of a prime 4 end hunt.
The Gunners have actually turned a nook below Mikel Arteta as they go looking for their fifth consecutive win within the Premier League – one thing which hasn’t been achieved in the course of the Spaniard’s tenure.
And the Arsenal boss has his proficient kids to thank for this outstanding type corresponding to Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe.
However, the North London outfit are arising towards a lately rejuvenated Leicester aspect who at all times trigger chaos on the Emirates.
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Matchday for the Gunners
Arsenal followers might be wanting ahead to this one, after a 3-2 victory away at Watford final weekend.
Arteta’s aspect try to slip right into a prime 4 spot.
Whilst they face a Leicester aspect sat in Twelfth.
But each groups are in good type, the Foxes have gained their final 4 video games in all competitions.
Bukayo Saka is able to go…
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Good morning to Gunners followers
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has revealed he’s had a u-turn on Martin Odegaard as a participant.
The former Gunner revealed he didn’t assume a lot of the Norwegian till his current burst of type.
But now, Merse understands the playmaker’s qualities.
“He has come to the party now. He is a very good footballer,” he mentioned.
“I didn’t actually see that firstly of his time with Arsenal however I see it now.
“He’s a player that sees things very quickly and he has great movement. He is a quality player.”
Thomas Partey is a switch goal for Juventus, in response to reviews.
The Ghanaian, who value the Gunners £50million in 2020, has had his ups and downs on the Emirates.
And now the Serie A giants might check the Gunners’ resolve with a bid for the midfielder, in response to Turin publication Tuttosport.
While Ray Parlour has tipped his outdated membership to make a transfer for Man Utd’s out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford.
“Marcus Rashford is going through a bit of a bad spell but he’s a top player,” he mentioned on talkSPORT.
“I’m certain numerous golf equipment might be enquiring about Marcus Rashford if he was out there in the summertime. Certainly Arsenal, I’d love him to come back to Arsenal.
“That’s the position Arsenal need to look at this summer, it’s vital for the club. I don’t think he would be because United would be mad to sell him. But if he is available then Arsenal would definitely be interested.”
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Singo needed
Arsenal are chasing Torino defender Wilfried Singo however face competitors from Tottenham, in response to reviews.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Gunners are retaining tabs on the Ivorian right-back.
The 21-year-old has made 27 appearances this season, scoring three objectives and aiding 4.
Tuttosport have added that Milan, Inter, and Juventus are additionally enthusiastic about Singo.
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Super Sunday
On Sunday, the Gunners face off towards Leicester City figuring out a win will take then again above Manchester United as they battle their rivals for a prime 4 end and Champions League qualification.
Our predicted line-up sees the Gunners persist with the workforce that beat Watford final weekend.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is more likely to nonetheless be absent – with Cedric Soares deputising at right-back.
Emile Smith Rowe might return after lacking out on the journey to Vicarage Road with Covid.
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Merse praises Odegaard
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has revealed he’s had a u-turn on Martin Odegaard as a participant.
The former Gunner revealed he didn’t assume a lot of the Norwegian till his current burst of type.
But now, Merse understands the playmaker’s qualities.
“He has come to the party now. He is a very good footballer,” he mentioned.
I didn’t actually see that firstly of his time with Arsenal however I see it now.
“He’s a player that sees things very quickly and he has great movement. He is a quality player.”
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Parlour backs Rashford swoop
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has backed the Gunners to swoop for out-of-favour Man Utd striker Marcus Rashford.
“Marcus Rashford goes by a little bit of a foul spell however he’s a prime participant, he mentioned on talkSPORT.
“I’m certain numerous golf equipment might be enquiring about Marcus Rashford if he was out there in the summertime. Certainly Arsenal, I’d love him to come back to Arsenal.
“That’s the position Arsenal need to look at this summer, it’s vital for the club. I don’t think he would be because United would be mad to sell him. But if he is available then Arsenal would definitely be interested.”
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Juve need Partey
Thomas Partey is a switch goal for Juventus, in response to reviews.
The Ghanaian, who value the Gunners £50million in 2020, has had his ups and downs on the Emirates.
And now the Serie A giants might check Gunners resolve with a bid for the midfielder, in response to Turin publication Tuttosport.
Arsenal are planning a midfield rebuild in the summertime – and the likes of Mohamed Elneny and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are anticipated to go away the membership in close to future.
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Ramsdale goals dig at Partey’s ending
Aaron Ramsdale has joked that Thomas Partey’s ending is “horrendous” in a chat on Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel.
The England goalie appeared alongside team-mate Rob Holding the place he needed to guess which Gunners stars had the very best stats on FIFA 22.
“There’s plenty of attacking talent at Arsenal, but who is the best finisher at Arsenal according to FIFA 22?” The host requested.
“Gabi Martinelli is a good finisher,” Rob Holding guessed.
But Ramsdale was fast to level out who it wasn’t.
“I’ll tell you who it’s not, Thomas Partey!” Ramsdale joked.
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Olise would match the mould at Arsenal
Darren Bent believes Arsenal will make a transfer for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise in the summertime.
The French winger, 20, has been elegant for the Eagles in current weeks.
And former Spurs star Bent believes he’s precisely the kind of participant Mikel Arteta might add to the Gunners squad.
He informed Soccer Saturday: “We know he likes younger gamers and this child has actually impressed me. For giant spells I assumed it was simply all about Wilfried Zaha and Eze however in the meanwhile he has himself into the workforce and been sensational.
“He can go previous individuals, he has a pleasant vary of passing, he can rating a aim and his remaining supply has been pretty. I believe he’s a prime participant.
“It is smart – in the event you have a look at what Mikel Arteta has achieved within the switch market firstly of the season, all of the gamers had been 24 or youthful. He [Olise] matches that type of mould.
“The solely factor you’ll say is the place would he play as a result of in these entrance areas, Arsenal are fairly loaded.
“Someone of that quality, it doesn’t surprise me to see Arsenal and those top sides interested.”
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Exciting instances
It’s a promising time to be an Arsenal fan, says journalist David Ornstein.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he revealed the thrill across the membership amongst these within the recreation.
He mentioned:“What’s really exciting for Arsenal is, when you speak to many people around the game, they think that they’re one of the best placed teams to really accelerate into the future with those young players.”
The Gunners younger weapons, together with Emile Smith Rowe, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli have fired the membership into the highest 4.
It’s put them in pole place to qualify for subsequent season’s Champions League.
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Tierney needed by Real Madrid
Real Madrid are stepping up their pursuit of Arsenal star Kieran Tierney, in response to reviews.
It is claimed the Spanish giants have performed a month-long evaluation of the Gunners left-back.
According to 90min.com, the membership had been initially keeping track of Bukayo Saka however their consideration was drawn by the ex-Celtic defender.
The report states Real’s chief scout Juni Calafat has watched Tierney reside and is impressed.
Now Los Blancos – who really feel Tierney can play at left-back or centrally – will weigh up making a summer time switch provide.
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Gunners in coaching
Arsenal skilled this morning forward of Sunday’s conflict with Leicester.
Thomas Partey, Alex Lacazette and Gabriel Martinelli had been noticed.
Kieran Tierney was there in his regular short-sleeved shirt, tackling Nicolas Pepe.
Boss Mikel Arteta was seen having fun with the session.
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Will Tierney be captain on Sunday?
Kieran Tierney took over from Alexandre Lacazette as skipper for the ultimate ten minutes of the membership’s 3-2 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road final weekend.
Striker Lacazette was appointed as membership captain for the remainder of the season following the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona.
Yet there’s a rising clamour for Scotland worldwide Tierney to be put in by boss Mikel Arteta because the everlasting chief on the Emirates.
And it was telling that the membership used a picture of the left-back carrying the armband to promote Sunday’s conflict with Leicester City on social media.
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Arsenal vs Leicester
Arsenal vs Leicester takes place on Sunday, March 13.
The recreation kicks off at 4.30pm within the UK.
The Emirates Stadium performs host to the Premier League conflict.
The recreation might be broadcast reside on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Emile Smith Rowe is predicted to be again within the combine for The Gunners, after battling COVID-19, however Takehiro Tomiyasu stays a doubt with a calf drawback.
As for Leicester, Jamie Vardy has picked up a recent knee harm and won’t be out there for the Emirates journey, which is a disgrace as he’s usually prolific towards them.
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How Arsenal might line up on Sunday
Arsenal can strengthen their pursuit for Champions League soccer with a win towards Leicester.
The Gunners host Brendan Rodgers’ Twelfth-placed under-performers sitting within the prime 4, a degree above Manchester United with three video games in hand.
Arsenal are on the lookout for their fifth win on the bounce having most lately crushed Watford 3-2.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli had been among the many objectives that day and are anticipated to maintain their place within the beginning XI.
Martin Odegaard, who opened the scoring towards the Hornets, can be more likely to preserve his place within the No10 function.
Arsenal have been boosted with the return of Emile Smith Rowe, who might play out vast or in a complicated midfield function however is extra more likely to function from the bench.
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Mourinho needs Xhaka
Jose Mourinho remains to be reportedly eager to carry Arsenal star Granit Xhaka to Roma.
Xhaka ended up penning a brand new contract on the Emirates, however his future in North London stays unsure.
That is regardless of the 29-year-old starring in his new place as a No8 having been deployed in a extra superior function below Mikel Arteta in current weeks.
According to Calciomercato, Mourinho is determined to safe his companies.
The report provides that talks are set to renew in the summertime, with Xhaka nonetheless intent on enjoying below the ex-Chelsea gaffer.
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McCoist says Tierney is the longer term skipper
Kieran Tierney’s management qualities will make him an incredible full-time captain going ahead for the Gunners, in response to Ally McCoist.
The ex-Scotland worldwide mentioned: “Captains present management, camaraderie, spirit and galvanise their workforce.
“Tierney remains to be younger and inexperienced in that capability however he’ll develop into that.
“You have a look at him and he’s mature, speaks effectively, and his off-thefield interviews are excellent.
“For me, he is obvious captain material.”
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Tierney backed to be full-time captain
Kieran Tierney has all of the management qualities to turn into a full-time future Arsenal captain, in response to Ally McCoist and friends.
The Gunners left-back took over from Alexandre Lacazette as skipper for the ultimate ten minutes of the membership’s 3-2 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
French striker Lacazette, 30, has been made captain for the remainder of the season following the sale of former skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona because of disciplinary breaches.
Yet there’s a rising clamour for Scotland star Tierney to be put in by boss Mikel Arteta because the everlasting workforce chief on the Emirates.
McCoist mentioned: “A lot of my mates at talkSPORT — like Laura Woods, Darren Bent and Ray Parlour — all see Tierney as a future Arsenal captain.”
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Real Madrid are ‘closely watching’ Tierney
Real Madrid are stepping up their pursuit of Arsenal star Kieran Tierney, in response to reviews.
90 Min declare that after watching team-mate Bukayo Saka, the Scotsman caught the attention of Madrid scouts.
They have performed a month-long evaluation since with chief scout Juni Calafat impressed.
Credit: Getty The Spanish giants are ‘very much considering’ a summer time splash for the full-back.
The membership presently have French ace Ferland Mendy and captain Marcelo as their left-back choices.
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Good morning Arsenal followers
Arsenal have 11 gamers on their switch wishlist forward of the summer time, with two new strikers on the prime of it.
Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin are prime of that checklist, in response to the Evening Standard who additionally report curiosity in Lille ace Jonathan David and Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
Southampton loanee Armando Broja, who belongs to Chelsea, Leicester star Youri Tielemans and Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz are additionally being eyed.
Wolves’ Ruben Neves may be topic to a switch battle between the north Londoners and Manchester United, although Barcelona need to lure him to Spain.
Villa wonderkid Carney Chukwuemeka and Danilo of Palmeiras have additionally impressed supervisor Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal are additionally hoping to draw one other teen in Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence, who performs on mortgage at Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Juventus are retaining tabs on Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette, who will turn into a free agent in June.
That is in response to Calciomercato, who report that Juve are able to land Lacazette on a free switch when his Arsenal deal expires this summer time.
The Bianconeri beat the Gunners to ex- Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic in January.
Arsenal might want to signal a striker after additionally dropping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona, whereas Eddie Nketiah’s contract additionally expires in June.
And Roma reportedly stay determined to signal Granit Xhaka from the Gunners as Jose Mourinho steps up his curiosity within the midfielder.
The Swiss worldwide was eager to hyperlink up with the Giallorossi final yr, however a transfer didn’t materialise after the 2 golf equipment couldn’t agree a payment.
According to Calciomercato, Mourinho stays determined to safe the 29-year-old’s companies.
They state that the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham supervisor’s curiosity within the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach captain has by no means gone away.
Finally, Arsenal switch goal Lautaro Martinez will keep at Inter Milan past this coming summer time.
That is in response to Lautaro’s agent Alejando Camano, who claims his consumer in addition to his household are so glad at Inter there’s “no possibility” he’ll depart.
Camano informed Calciomercato: “He is staying at Inter. Lautaro has a five-year contract with Inter, he seems like an Interista.
“Inter are the workforce in his coronary heart. He seems like an additional fan on the pitch.
“His family is also very happy in Milan. I can say with certainty: there is no possibility that Lautaro will leave Inter. He cares so much about winning with this club”
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