Indeed, they have secured the deal! On January 15th, Beijing time, multiple media outlets confirmed that Arsenal has substantially completed the transfer of Zubimendi. Securing a summer transfer in the winter window, Arsenal is indeed ahead of the game. There will be significant changes in the midfield next summer. Jorginho and Thomas' contracts expire next summer, and it doesn't look like they will renew based on the current situation. The former has received offers from Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Palmeiras. They are thinking optimistically, hoping the player can terminate his contract with Arsenal and join for free. The management hopes Thomas will renew, but there is too much pressure off the field. Recently, there have been boos from fans during matches, and related reports have increased. Indeed, Saudi Arabia is waiting to sign him, with a guaranteed annual salary of at least 20 million after tax. It might be better to retire while still in the game and avoid the limelight of the "rape case." With Jorginho and Thomas leaving, signing Zubimendi is a step back and a step forward, immediately becoming a core player. He is certainly not as strong as Thomas, and this Spanish midfielder, whose style resembles Arteta's playing days, cannot break through high-pressure situations or clean up dirty balls like Thomas. In terms of suitability, Edson from Atalanta is the best fit. He is physically strong, aggressive, and proficient in pushing forward, protecting the ball, and dribbling. In the first half of the Champions League match, Edson looked faster than Thomas and could also dribble past…

At 4 am on January 16th, the 21st round of the Premier League featured a North London derby with Arsenal hosting Tottenham. Tottenham took the initiative as visitors, with Son Heung-min scoring the first goal for his team. However, Arsenal managed to turn the tables in a passive situation, benefiting from Solanke's own goal and Trossard's contribution, ultimately defeating their league rivals. Arsenal's 2-1 victory highlighted the impact of Arteta's decision to bench the £55 million player, which proved to be an immediate success, ending their two-game losing streak. In this round of Premier League matches, Arsenal's competitors Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea all drew, but Arsenal did not disappoint their supporters by securing a crucial three points. In the 25th minute of the game, Tottenham struck first, with Son Heung-min completing a volley from near the penalty area. The ball took a deflection and flew into Arsenal's net, putting the Gunners behind. In the 40th minute, Arsenal capitalized on a corner kick to pull one back, with Gabriel's header hitting Solanke and changing direction to find the net. Four minutes later, Odegaard provided an assist as Trossard advanced down the left flank and scored with a shot, giving Arsenal the lead. Neither team was able to change the scoreline in the second half. After the win, Arsenal accumulated 43 points, ranking second in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester City followed in positions 3 to 6 with 41, 38, 37, and 35 points respectively. Liverpool, with a game in hand, led the table with 47 points.…

In recent years, Arsenal has made significant investments, and this season they have performed steadily, ranking third in the league. However, the Gunners have suffered consecutive blows in the English League Cup and FA Cup, losing the first leg of the League Cup semi-final to Newcastle and being eliminated by Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup. Additionally, Jesus suffered a left knee anterior cruciate ligament injury. In the midweek double-header of the Premier League, the Gunners faced Tottenham in the North London derby. Son Heung-min scored the opening goal, Gabriel created an own goal, and Trossard overtook to secure a 2:1 comeback victory for Arsenal, earning them three points. Although Tottenham achieved victories in both the League Cup and FA Cup, their performance was disappointing as they were dragged into extra time by a semi-professional team. Currently ranked 13th in the Premier League, Tottenham has only managed one win in their last eight league matches. The team's potential is unpredictable due to the wide range between their highs and lows, and their form is difficult to gauge. Due to injuries to several frontline players, Arteta had to rely on Havertz, Trossard, and Sterling to form the attacking line; Odegaard, Thomas, and Rice partnered in midfield; Tinnbergen, Saliba, Gabriel, and Skrill defended the backline, with Raya remaining in goal. Playing at home, Arsenal started aggressively after kick-off, with Odegaard and Trossard both having chances but failing to score. In the 16th minute, Czech goalkeeper Jansky's slow clearance was intercepted by Havertz, but fortunately, he quickly controlled the second ball…

In the 21st round of the 2024-25 Premier League season, the North London derby took place with Arsenal hosting Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. The match concluded with the visiting team Tottenham taking an early lead through their captain Son Heung-min's goal, but Arsenal managed to score two consecutive goals, ultimately securing a 2-1 comeback victory at home. During the match, in the 25th minute, Son Heung-min scored, giving Tottenham a 1-0 lead away from home. Notably, this was his eighth goal in the Premier League North London derby, placing him second on the all-time scoring list for the derby, just behind his former teammate Harry Kane. Additionally, Son Heung-min's total number of goals in the Premier League reached 126, which allowed him to equal Robbie Keane and move up to 17th on the Premier League's all-time scoring list. In the 40th minute, Arsenal's Gabriel headed a corner kick into the penalty area, hitting Tottenham player Solanke and changing direction to score, leveling the score at 1-1. In the 43rd minute, Trossard completed the goal, allowing Arsenal to take the lead 2-1 over Tottenham. After the break, in stoppage time, Bolo made a shot from a tight angle in the penalty area that hit the post and bounced out, narrowly missing an equalizer. Eventually, Tottenham lost 1-2 away to Arsenal. With this victory, Arsenal has remained undefeated at home in the Premier League this season, making them the only team in the league to maintain such a record. They have now gone unbeaten in 13 consecutive home matches in the…

Latest News: Arsenal Targets a 7-Goal Striker, Offering a Weekly Salary of £360,000 On January 14th, Beijing time, several famous journalists broke the news that Arsenal is discussing the signing of Vlahovic. DV9? Arsenal? Unbelievable. But overnight, three major journalists simultaneously revealed that there must be some truth to it. ConMarbleHalls: Arsenal is internally discussing the loan action for Dusan Vlahovic. NicoSchira: Arsenal is paying attention to Vlahovic, but has not yet made an offer. However, Arteta has liked him for many years and wanted this Serbian forward before he joined Juventus. Daniele Longo: A one-and-a-half-year contract plus a post-tax annual salary of 12 million. Juventus wants to sell DV9 for 60 million, and Arsenal is interested. In the past two years, Serie A's top scorers have lacked prestige in the football world. Osimhen has been hyped for so long, but no club has offered 100 million to snatch him. The transfer interest is even less than Gakpo's. Lukaku's indecisiveness further proves this point. He couldn't rely on anyone in the Premier League, but became a textbook example of playing with his back to goal in Serie A. Vlahovic, this kind of "top center forward" with expensive transfer fees, high wages, and controversial skills, dares to touch him. Arsenal doesn't care about their lives anymore. This 24-year-old Serbian center forward has obvious advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is good physique and shooting skills. One against six in the hotel, who would dare to say that Vlahovic's physical quality is poor. Here, let me dispel a rumor. The widely circulated video…

The Arsenal team, a Premier League powerhouse, has had an inconsistent performance this season, particularly lacking creativity in their offensive play. After Saka's injury, Jesus, who had just entered his prime form, suffered a severe cruciate ligament injury. Consequently, Arsenal must introduce a forward if they wish to maintain their competitiveness in the second half of the season. According to the famous football media outlet "Goal," Arsenal has made an offer to Juventus, hoping to lease Serbian striker Vlahovic for half a season during the winter window. However, the lease contract does not include a buyout clause. Juventus prefers a one-time buyout, with a psychological price of around 55 million euros. Vlahovic, 25, transferred from Fiorentina to Juventus in the 2022 winter window for 83 million euros. Due to his high scoring rate at Fiorentina, he was called the "new Toni," and his highest value reached 85 million euros. Since joining Juventus, Vlahovic has been the main center forward, having played for Juventus for a total of 3 years, making 124 appearances, scoring 53 goals, and assisting 11 times. Vlahovic is a tall center forward at 1.90 meters, with very comprehensive personal abilities. He excels in headers, interceptions, dribbling, back-to-goal play, and shooting. He can act as a pivot within the penalty area and also participate in organizing attacks outside the area. As Juventus' largest transfer investment in recent years, the team has high hopes for Vlahovic. However, his performance has been lukewarm; although his scoring rate is stable, he has not taken on the role of a core player.…

During the 13th minute of the match, Mbeumo scored a powerful shot, Kalafiori failed to block it and could only look up in despair, while David Raya watched the ball rolling inside the goal with deep thought. This was Brentford's eighth time this season scoring a goal with their first shot on target, showcasing Frank's disciples' astonishing ability to seize the initiative early in the game, having achieved an impressive record of seven wins, one draw, and one loss in their last nine home matches. Despite being trapped in a challenging away game where the rhythm was controlled by the opponent, Arsenal did not lose confidence. They turned the tide with a masterclass in breaking through a dense defense, earning them valuable three points. Long-range shots as the solution After successfully seizing the initiative, Brentford did not completely abandon their offensive efforts. Before Jesus scored, Raya made an incredible save to prevent the game from spiraling out of control. Brentford retreats quickly on defense and does not easily give opponents fast counter-attack opportunities; their strong suit is the tug-of-war and physical battles in positional play. Arsenal struggled to find a path to penetrate into the penalty area through small group combinations after continuous lateral passes failed to unsettle the opposition. In response, Arsenal decided to seek opportunities directly. Gabriel sent the ball directly to his teammates inside the penalty area. Arsenal organized consecutive attacks relying on persistent pressing, and frequent turnovers created chaos and opportunities. After Brentford's defense adjusted their positions multiple times, they finally exposed a weakness, which Thomas…

For an entire hour, Manchester United played with only ten men and managed to defeat Arsenal through a penalty shootout, advancing to the FA Cup's round of 32, a result that many did not expect before the match. This is also the second time in two years that head coach Amorim has eliminated Arsenal via a penalty shootout; the first instance occurred in the Europa League at the Emirates Stadium, where Sporting CP from Portugal knocked out their opponents in the round of 16, with Martinelli being the only player from both teams to miss his penalty. If we exclude penalties, Manchester United has been unable to secure a victory in any of their six games since their comeback against Manchester City. However, in the recent two matches against Liverpool and Arsenal, fans have expressed satisfaction, at least seeing some hope. Additionally, by trusting two players, Amorim has received positive returns, something that Ten Hag was unable to achieve during his two-year tenure. Maguire, who faced much controversy under Ten Hag, had his captain's armband taken away and endured widespread criticism. Despite this, the former captain remained diligent and did not publicly utter a single word of dissatisfaction, serving as a model for other players. Even when he was on the brink of leaving the team, Maguire continued to work diligently, giving his all whenever he took the field. One wonders if Rashford felt any emotional impact upon witnessing this display. Earlier, Manchester United activated an extension clause, ensuring that Maguire would remain with the club for at least another…

Before the third round of the FA Cup at home against Manchester United, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declared his goal of winning the title, which was not problematic in itself. The reigning champions, Manchester United, had an even stronger desire to win the title, as it would mean securing qualification for the Europa League next season. Apart from the forward Marcus Rashford, who has been largely sidelined and is rumored to be leaving during the winter transfer window, Bruno Amorim brought all his best players, clearly intent on facing Arsenal head-on and striving to advance to the next round. Arteta's resources are actually quite limited; he lacks a player like Erling Haaland, a formidable force up front. Gabriel Jesus, though a natural center forward, has been out too often due to injuries and does not have a high goal tally. Kai Havertz has been playing as a makeshift center forward, but he is not a natural striker. The winger Bukayo Saka, capable of both scoring and assisting, has been out for some time due to injury, greatly affecting the team. Arsenal's goal is to win the Premier League title, so why bother fighting for an FA Cup that carries much less weight than the Premier League? Unlike Manchester United, Arsenal does not need to win the FA Cup to secure Europa League qualification; it is almost certain that they will qualify for the Champions League next season. At this point, there is really no need to engage in a fierce battle with Manchester United. In the previous Premier League match,…

In the third round of the FA Cup, Arsenal faced off against Manchester United. This match was a marketing success for the FA, generating high levels of interest, traffic, and anticipation. Despite the unexpected outcome, Arsenal's young lineup, with an average age of 24.4 years, created a storm of youth. Even with Dalot's red card and the referee's controversial bias, they managed to defeat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, potentially leading to another season without major trophies for the Gunners. The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment! This double blow of physical and emotional intensity undoubtedly affected the Arsenal fans who stayed up late to watch the game. One might ask the loyal members who pay to watch matches: will they continue to do so next year? Arteta's tactical arrangements were problematic; the Spaniard is too obsessed with wing play. Sterling and Havertz crowded the right flank, while Martinelli and Trossard did the same on the left, creating a squeeze on ball possession. There was no one in the middle to receive passes, making crosses ineffective and lacking threat. The players lacked chemistry, and the wing play failed to produce the desired results. Arsenal's current style is too formulaic and rigid, failing to adapt to opponents or their own player's conditions. Arteta is not blameless, and calls for his dismissal are growing louder. Many fans miss the Arsenal of three years ago, a team that played with creativity and vitality, free from the pressures of winning titles or the fear of losing. At that time, discussions among fans centered…