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Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta says he deliberately disrupted pre-season plans to teach players to adapt
11 September 2026 Off

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta says he deliberately disrupted pre-season plans to teach players to adapt

By Total Football News

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were ready for their midweek Champions League flight delay – because he deliberately disrupted their training and travel plans in pre-season to prepare them.

The Premier League champions were affected by air traffic control issues as they travelled to Italy to face Napoli on Wednesday.

They eventually arrived three hours behind their schedule but manager Arteta said his team were ready because of his methods.

“I

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Mikel Arteta close to signing new deal with Arsenal
10 September 2026 Off

Mikel Arteta close to signing new deal with Arsenal

By Total Football News

For Arsenal supporters, the official announcement can’t come soon enough, particularly given his current deal now has just nine months left to run.

Since his appointment in December 2019, Arteta has transformed Arsenal from a club that had lost its Champions League status to one that won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season.

They are overwhelming favourites to retain their domestic crown and are

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Arsenal: Martin Odegaard new role explained by Mikel Arteta after captain’s Champions League winner at Napoli | Football News
9 September 2026 Off

Arsenal: Martin Odegaard new role explained by Mikel Arteta after captain’s Champions League winner at Napoli | Football News

By Total Football News

Martin Odegaard is a player transformed at the start of this season – and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta puts his captain’s impressive form down to fitness and new positioning.

Odegaard was the match-winner again for Arsenal on Wednesday, thumping in the only goal of the game in the Champions League victory at Napoli.

That hit followed his clinching strike against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday and takes his

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Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Are Blues short of midfield options despite £349m spent?
6 September 2026 Off

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Are Blues short of midfield options despite £349m spent?

By Total Football News

The primary issue is the absence of midfielder Moises Caicedo.

The Ecuador international is out with an unspecified injury for an unknown period after breaking down just 11 minutes into a substitute appearance against Brighton last week.

It has left Alonso in almost uncharted territory for a Chelsea boss. Aside from suspensions, Caicedo had missed only two matches during the previous three seasons, through a knock and illness.

Asked about

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Odegaard and Saka star – player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea
6 September 2026 Off

Odegaard and Saka star – player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

By Total Football News

Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz’s equaliser. He later made a high-quality save from Saka in the second half. 5

Josh Acheampong: Often dragged into uncomfortable areas by Tzolis from a tactical perspective, but handled his individual defensive duties well. 6

Maxence Lacroix

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Arsenal 2-1 Chesleas: Martin Odegaard sinks Chelsea in London derby thriller
6 September 2026 Off

Arsenal 2-1 Chesleas: Martin Odegaard sinks Chelsea in London derby thriller

By Total Football News

Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea stunned the home fans by taking a second-minute lead through £117m summer signing Morgan Rogers’ volley after the Gunners failed to clear Reece James’ free-kick.

That was the first goal Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded this season.

Despite their flying start, Chelsea had not kept a clean sheet in their previous

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