Comparing Emery and Arteta – What has Arsenal’s current boss changed to bring defensive stability

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on the touchline (Getty Images)

What Mikel Arteta has done to bring stability in Arsenal’s defence Arsenal have long had defensive issues but former captain Laurent Koscielny led from the back with grit and determination for the past few years. Since his departure, the Gunners’ defensive crisis had intensified under then-manager Unai Emery. Experienced campaigner David Luiz was brought in …

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Aston Villa scout talented 20-year-old Wolves talent – Would this be a good investment?

Dion Sanderson of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball past Nathan Tella of Southampton during the Premier League 2 match between Wolverhampton Wanderers U23 and Southampton U23 at Molineux. (Getty Images)

Why Aston Villa must plot a summer swoop for Dion Sanderson According to the Daily Mail, Aston Villa are among a host of clubs to have scouted Wolves’ young defender Dion Sanderson. Having joined Cardiff City on loan from Wolves in January, Dion Sanderson, 20, has been impressive in just the three games he’s played …

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Arsenal identify 33-goal American hotshot as Ozil replacement – A wise move by Arteta?

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Why Arsenal should make a move for Gent forward Jonathan David According to a report from Football.London, Arsenal have identified Gent forward Jonathan David as a potential replacement for Mesut Ozil. Mesut Ozil, 31, has just over 12 months left on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium. He signed an extension that made him …

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Former keeper tips Liverpool to sell 33-year-old struggling star: Should Klopp react to these comments?

Why Liverpool should sell Adrian in the summer and replace him with a youngster According to The Express, Liverpool have been tipped to sell second-choice goalkeeper Adrian in the summer by former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Adrian, 33, came through the ranks of Real Betis’ youth system and joined West Ham on a free …

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Arsenal track in-form 22-year-old starlet – Would he be a smart long-term addition for the Gunners?

Ben White has signed a new four-year deal with Brighton (Getty Images)

Why Arsenal should do everything possible to sign Brighton’s Ben White According to Football Insider (h/t The Sun), Arsenal are keeping tabs on Ben White following his impressive spell with Leeds United. Brighton defender Ben White, 22, joined Leeds United on a season-long last summer and has remarkably played every single minute of the Whites’ …

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La Liga giants keeping tabs on 182k-a-week Arsenal star – Should Arteta keep or sell him?

Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring in the Europa League. (Getty Images)

Why Arsenal should hold onto Alexandre Lacazette amidst Atletico interest According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Daily Mail), Atletico Madrid are keeping close tabs on Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette ahead of the summer transfer window. Lacazette, 28, came through Lyon’s youth ranks and established himself as one of the best strikers in France after breaking into …

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Pepe and Mari to start? Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal XI to face Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Arsenal prediction: Arsenal line-up Arsenal travel to the South Coast as they take on Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday at the AMEX Stadium after their game against Manchester City was called off. Mikel Arteta’s men are heading into the game on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 win against …

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Bournemouth signing this 23-year-old on-loan starlet would be quite useful – here’s why

Josh Cullen was impressive on his loan spell with Charlton Athletic (Getty Images)

Why Bournemouth must plot a summer swoop for West Ham’s Josh Cullen According to Daily Mail, Bournemouth are among a host of English clubs interested in signing West Ham midfielder Josh Cullen. Josh Cullen is currently on loan at Championship outfit Charlton Athletic for the second consecutive season having helped them clinch promotion via play-offs …

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22-goal hitman admits Arsenal dream – Should Mikel Arteta sign him?

Ollie Watkins has established himself as a key figure Brentford (Getty Images)

Why Arsenal should plot a summer swoop for Brentford’s Ollie Watkins Brentford star Ollie Watkins has told Sports Gazzette at the London Football Awards (h/t Football London) that his dream is to play for Arsenal one day. Ollie Watkins, 24, has been one of the driving forces behind Brentford’s challenge for promotion from the Championship …

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£100,000-a-week Chelsea star’s father makes transfer claim – Should the Blues keep or sell him?

Marcos Alonso has been linked with a move to Inter Milan (Getty Images)

Why Chelsea keeping hold of Marcos Alonso would be a good decision According to Sport Witness (h/t Football.london), Marcos Alonso’s father has claimed that the left-back would leave Chelsea in the summer. Alonso, 29, came through the ranks of Real Madrid’s youth system and joined Bolton Wanderers in 2010. Three years later, he moved to …

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Time for goodbye – Liverpool parting ways with 26-year-old flop would be the ideal decision

Why Liverpool offloading Loris Karius would be a wise decision As per The Athletic (h/t Liverpool Echo), German shot-stopper Loris Karius is set to return to Liverpool at the end of his two-season loan spell. The report also suggests that Turkish outfit Besiktas are not interested in signing him permanently as he has not impressed …

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