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Arteta Confirms January Transfers After Arsenal’s Derby Triumph

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1 year ago

January 16, 2025

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club’s plans to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window.

Speaking after his team’s impressive 2-1 comeback victory over Tottenham on Wednesday night, Arteta emphasized the need for reinforcements as they navigate injuries to key players.

The win in the North London Derby keeps Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes alive. They now sit four points behind league leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand. However, Arteta faces a tough challenge with the loss of two crucial players.

“We’ve lost two very important players,” Arteta revealed. “Bukayo [Saka] could be sidelined for up to three months, and Gabriel Jesus might be out for an even longer period.

So yes, we’re looking to bring in new players this window. We’re actively searching and will see what’s possible.”

Arteta also took time to praise 18-year-old Miles Lewis-Skelly, who made a remarkable debut in the North London Derby.

“Lewis-Skelly was phenomenal,” Arteta said. “He’s got this incredible self-belief and personality.

To come into a game of this magnitude, against opponents of that quality, and deliver such a performance is exceptional.

He managed the occasion brilliantly and proved he belongs at this level.”

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I Was a Bit Nervous’ — Referee Daniel Laryea Reflects on AFCON Semi-Final Experience

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15 hours ago

January 18, 2026

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Ghanaian Referee, Daniel Laryea, who officiated the Nigeria vs Morocco game in AFCON gets interviews and shared his experience.

The referee reveals how it was his first time in a semi final and was kind of nervous. “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final.”

“So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. But of course, you feel a little nervous because of the level of the match.”

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‘The Referee Was Really Bad’ — Osayi-Samuel Reacts to Nigeria’s Defeat Against Morocco

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4 days ago

January 15, 2026

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Nigerian Footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel , react to match as Super Eagles lose to Morocco.

The player calls out CAF for their referee appointment. He shares how the Ghanaian Referee was tough on the field and made bad choices.

“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.

He then praises Morocco for a good game “But Morocco did really well.”