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Mikel Arteta Says David Raya Might Not Be Ready for Sunday’s Man City Match

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that goalkeeper David Raya might not be available for Sunday’s highly anticipated Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Raya was absent during Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Girona in the Champions League, with Arteta opting for experienced shot-stopper Neto in his place.

The 34-year-old, who joined Arsenal on a season-long loan from Bournemouth, made his debut but had a shaky start. He was caught off guard in the 28th minute when Arnaut Danjuma capitalized on a mistake to put Girona ahead

Despite the early setback, Arsenal responded well. Jorginho leveled the score from the penalty spot in the 38th minute, while teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri sealed the win with a stunning goal, showcasing why he’s one of the club’s most exciting young talents.

Arteta remained tight-lipped about the details of Raya’s injury but confirmed that the Spanish goalkeeper was unable to play. “He certainly could not play, and he’s injured, and that’s it. We’ll see how it improves,” he told reporters after the match.

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When asked if Neto could step up as a long-term replacement, Arteta expressed confidence in the veteran keeper.

“Yes, that’s why he’s here, to do that job, and he’s done it for 20-odd years in his career, he said. I’m very happy, first of all, that he played.

It’s been seven, eight months since his last competitive game, and it’s not easy, so I’m very happy that he played and we won again.”


 

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Al Hilal Offers £80M to Sign Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United

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Manchester United have reportedly received a massive £80 million bid from Al Hilal for their captain, Bruno Fernandes. The Saudi club is pulling out all the stops to land the Portuguese star, offering him a tempting four-year deal worth £21 million a year. Talks are said to be ongoing as Al Hilal push hard to bring Fernandes to the Middle East this summer.

Despite his strong performance in United’s recent 2-0 win over Aston Villa, where manager Ruben Amorim praised him as a key figure, Fernandes’ future remains uncertain. United’s disappointing season—finishing 15th in the league and losing the Europa League final to Spurs—has raised questions about whether the midfielder will stay at Old Trafford.


 

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Super Eagles Arrive in London for Unity Cup as Ghana Showdown Draws Near

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Ten home-based Super Eagles players and their officials landed in London on Monday ahead of the Unity Cup invitational tournament.

Those already in camp include team captain Ahmed Musa, along with Ifeanyi Oyebuchi, Papa Daniel, Nduka Junior, Sadiq Ismaila, and Waliu Ojetoye — all invited by head coach Eric Chelle.

Others in the squad are Collins Ugwueze, Saviour Isaac, Abubakar Adamu, and Sikiru Alimi. They are expected to be joined later today by their teammates from Europe.

The Super Eagles will begin their campaign against long-time rivals, the Black Stars of Ghana, at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford on Wednesday. Jamaica’s Reggae Boys and Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors are also part of the four-nation tournament.


 

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Lookman Will Leave Atalanta This Summer But Arsenal Won’t Sign Him

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Transfer insider Matteo Moretto has revealed that Nigerian star Ademola Lookman is unlikely to join Arsenal this summer, despite rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League giants. Moretto explained that Arsenal follows a specific recruitment strategy, especially when it comes to a player’s age and profile, and Lookman doesn’t seem to fit into that plan.

While the former Everton winger has reportedly been offered to several European clubs, including Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, the strongest interest is currently coming from Serie A sides Juventus and Napoli. Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta soon after an outstanding season where he helped the club win the UEFA Europa League. He was the standout player in the final, scoring a memorable hat-trick in their 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

According to Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s channel, Lookman is “99.9%” set to leave Atalanta, but Arsenal is not likely to be his next destination. Instead, Juventus and Napoli are currently leading the race for his signature as he looks ahead to Champions League football next season.


 

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