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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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Paul Merson Advises Mikel Arteta Ahead of Sunday’s Match

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11 hours ago

March 20, 2026

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson passes message to Mikel Arteta to place Kepa Arrizabalaga as the goalkeeper in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

In a recent interview he shared “Arsenal need to make a big decision whether to go with Kepa Arrizabalaga or David Raya in goal, Kepa has been first-choice in the Carabao Cup, and they should stick with him. It is only fair because he played well and took them to this stage”

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Joleon Lescott Backs Arsenal Ahead of Sporting Clash

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12 hours ago

March 20, 2026

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Former Manchester City player, Joleon Lescott shares his prediction on Arsenal FC ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash.

It can be noted that Arsenal will face Sporting CP in the quarter-finals, while FC Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid.

“I would not say so just because of the way they defend.

“I think a more compact team like Arsenal, and with the offensive talent that they have, I think will cause Barca a lot of problems because I still think there are frailties in their defensive line.”

He shared that Arsenal has a chance of going far in the competition.