MIKEL Arteta has been charged by the FA over comments he made after Arsenal's defeat at Newcastle on November 4.
The Spaniard slammed the decision by ref Stuart Attwell and VAR Andy Madley for opting not to disallow Anthony Gordon's match-winner, branding it “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
Meanwhile, France manager Didier Deschamps has suggested that William Saliba is lacking competition at Arsenal.
And the Gunners have a transfer battle on their hands as Chelsea have also set their sights on Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo.
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Gabriel's favourite Brazilian players
The Arsenal defender has also revealed his favourite Brazilian players.
I like Neymar so I’m happy to be there with him. Now he’s injured but he’s a good guy.
I love to be there because I watched Neymar when I was younger.
A lot of players, Marquinhos as well, Thiago Silva… I’m so happy to be there.
After Ronaldo came to Corinthians, of course I watched him a lot and he’s a top player.
Coutinho is a top player and I’ve played with him as well for the national team.
Gabriel MagalhãesArsenal
- By Henry Tomlinson
Gabriel on Brazil 'dream'
Gabriel Magalhães has spoken about his dream of playing for the Brazil national team.
To play for Brazil is a big dream. The first time I was called up, I was at home and Edu called me.
He said I was in the national team and I never forget this day.
Also, my debut was so special. When I’m there I’m so happy. I spend a good time with the players.
It’s a good feeling to sing the national anthem. It’s better and better every time I go to the national team.
My family were there for my first goal and I was so happy to score.
Gabriel MagalhãesArsenal
- By Ian Tuckey
Real chance for Kieran
Real Sociedad are expected to ponder a permanent transfer for loan star Kieran Tierney in the summer.
TeamTalk say the Arsenal left-back, 24, is valued at £30million.
Newcastle were linked with the ex-Celtic hero before he switched to Spain for the season.
And if Tierney does return to the Emirates at the end of the season he could face an even tougher fight for game-time than before.
That's because the Gunners' versatile summer signing Jurrien Timber is now fit and ready to challenge Oleksandr Zinchenko for the position.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Galling list of top foulers
Conor Gallagher heads the list for conceding most Prem fouls this season – with NO Manchester United or Arsenal players in the top 10.
Chelsea‘s England midfielder has given away 26 free-kicks in 12 Prem games.
He averages 2.1 fouls per match but has only picked up one booking.
The next three players for conceding fouls have conceded four less – 22.
This includes Everton‘s Abdoulaye Doucoure, Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie, and Wolves’ Joao Gomes.
Dourcoure’s efforts have seen him booked three times while Gomes has picked up four cautions.
Udogie however has beaten both of them with four yellow cards and a sending-off.
He saw red during Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat by Chelsea earlier this month.
The next set of players are all tied on 21 fouls each. This includes Luton Town star Marvelous Nakamba and Liverpool summer signing Alexis Mac Allister.
- By Ian Tuckey
Gunners well placed to sign Ruben
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the option to sign Ruben Neves on loan from Al-Hilal.
The midfielder is available for loan in January, with Newcastle previously being favourites for his signature.
But Premier League clubs are set to vote on a ban on loans between clubs with the same owner – as is the case with Newcastle and Al-Hilal.
Arsenal may therefore reignite their interest and sign the Portuguese midfielder on a temporary deal.
- By Ian Tuckey
Are these the 3 players Gunners most need?
SUPERCOMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS: Arsenal still look a player or three short of having a squad strong enough to win the Premier League, writes LEE SCOTT.
Despite spending big last summer, Mikel Arteta’s side are currently third, one point behind the leaders and reigning champions Manchester City.
Under Arteta, Arsenal have gone from strength to strength, finishing second last season and increasing the pressure for this term.
In came Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Kai Havertz for a total of £205million over the summer, plus loan keeper David Raya.
But so far the signings have had mixed fortunes – so here is who the Gunners are recommended to bring in.
Pervis Estupinan, £30m
Left-back, Brighton and Ecuador
Khephren Thuram, £35m
Central midfielder, Nice and France
Serhou Guirassy, £15m
Striker, Stuttgart and Guinea
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THE GUNNERS SHOULD SIGN AND WHY - By Henry Tomlinson
Mikel could face ban for ref rant
Mikel Arteta faces a potential touchline ban for his verbal attack on Prem refs.
Arsenal chief Arteta went on the warpath after the Gunners’ controversial defeat at Newcastle.
Outraged Arteta slammed the decision by ref Stuart Attwell and VAR Andy Madley, branding it “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
Arsenal then put out what many considered an inflammatory statement backing the Spaniard and presenting a “dossier” of poor decisions against them they claimed justified his stance.
Arteta doubled down two days later, suggesting there was a “stink” about decisions – which some suggested implied a conspiracy against the North Londoners.
And now the FA has finally intervened, after receiving Arteta’s “observations” in response to an initial inquiry from Wembley disciplinary chiefs.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Gunners can stay in title race this time'
Ex-Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikel Silvestre has backed the Gunners to push Manchester City all the way for the title.
The Frenchman told bettingexpert.com: "Arsenal have the quality to win the Premier League
"Maybe it is better for Arsenal to start this way and finish stronger. Because the ‘money time’ is March/April. That's when City will be there.
"They'll respond to this pressure and they will get points with the squad they've got, when other teams are getting tired."
"So Arsenal needs to stay in the race. It doesn't matter how. Newcastle was a tough game. They lost but the margin was very thin."
"I think quality wise, they are still equipped to reach the objective this season."
- By Ian Tuckey
Gunners back in for Onana?
Everton midfielder Amadou Onana could be an Arsenal and Chelsea target in January.
The Belgian, 22, is flourishing again this season, having previously rejected an exit to help keep the Toffees up.
The Gunners and the Blues have been on his trail before.
And it's claimed a transfer offer in the next transfer window is possible.
- By Ian Tuckey
Gunners back in for Onana?
Everton midfielder Amadou Onana could be an Arsenal and Chelsea target in January.
The Belgian, 22, is flourishing again this season, having previously rejected an exit to help keep the Toffees up.
The Gunners and the Blues have been on his trail before.
And it's claimed a transfer offer in the next transfer window is possible.
- By Ian Tuckey
New twist over Gunners target Ivan
Ivan Toney is tipped to demand a release clause if he signs a newBrentford contract – amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
That's the claim from 90min as Prem giants ponder making a January offer for a frontman valued at £80million plus.
Toney, 27, is understood to be more than willing to depart.
The Gunners and the Blues have reportedly been in contact with Toney's representatives.
However, it's thought the possible fee is a massive hurdle to any hopes of a move in the next transfer window.
Now 90min claim Brentford are assessing other ways of tackling the saga – possibly involving a new contract with a release clause.
- By Ian Tuckey
Italian clubs 'chase Kiwior'
The Gunners are said to regard Jakub Kiwior as "untouchable" amid interest from two huge Italian clubs.
The Poland international, 23, only joined the Gunners from Spezia in January in a deal worth £21million.
e has gone on to register 16 appearances for Mikel Arteta's side, scoring one goal.
But while he has started two Premier League games so far this season, he remains a fringe player as Gabriel and William Saliba are still the trusted centre-back partnership.
As a result, Calcio Mercato journalist Daniele Longo has claimed both AC Milan and Roma are interested in bringing him in on loan.
It is understood they have proposed deals to Arsenal for the defender to join them in January.
- By Ian Tuckey
Full FA statement on Mikel case
Here's what the FA had to say as Gunners' chief Mikel Arteta was charged:
“Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November.
“It’s alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute.
“Mikel Arteta has until Tuesday 21 November to provide a response to this charge.”
It means a decision on punishment will be made before Arsenal’s next Prem game at Brentford on November 25.
- By Martin Lipton
FA charge Arteta over ref outburst
Mikel Arteta faces a potential touchline ban for his verbal attack on Prem refs.
Arsenal chief Arteta went on the warpath after the Gunners’ controversial defeat at Newcastle.
Outraged Arteta slammed the decision by ref Stuart Attwell and VAR Andy Madley, branding it “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
Arsenal then put out what many considered an inflammatory statement backing the Spaniard and presenting a “dossier” of poor decisions against them they claimed justified his stance.
Arteta doubled down two days later, suggesting there was a “stink” about decisions – which some suggested implied a conspiracy against the North Londoners.
And now the FA has finally intervened, after receiving Arteta’s “observations” in response to an initial inquiry from Wembley disciplinary chiefs.
- By Ian Tuckey
Supercomputer names 3 players Arsenal should sign
Arsenal still look a player or three short of having a squad strong enough to win the Premier League, writes LEE SCOTT.
Despite spending big last summer, Mikel Arteta's side are currently third, one point behind the leaders and reigning champions Manchester City.
Under Arteta, Arsenal have gone from strength to strength, finishing second last season and increasing the pressure for this term.
In came Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Kai Havertz for a total of £205million over the summer, plus loan keeper David Raya.
But so far the signings have had mixed fortunes – so here is who the Gunners are recommended to bring in.
Pervis Estupinan, £30m
Left-back, Brighton and Ecuador
Khephren Thuram, £35m
Central midfielder, Nice and France
Serhou Guirassy, £15m
Striker, Stuttgart and Guinea
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL GUIDE TO WHO
THE GUNNERS SHOULD SIGN AND WHY
- By Henry Tomlinson
Conned into fouls
Conor Gallagher heads the list for conceding most Prem fouls this season – with NO Manchester United or Arsenal players in the top 10.
Chelsea's England midfielder has given away 26 free-kicks in 12 Prem games.
He averages 2.1 fouls per match but has only picked up one booking.
The next three players for conceding fouls have conceded four less – 22.
This includes Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure, Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie, and Wolves' Joao Gomes.
Dourcoure's efforts have seen him booked three times while Gomes has picked up four cautions.
Udogie however has beaten both of them with four yellow cards and a sending-off.
He saw red during Tottenham's 4-1 defeat by Chelsea earlier this month.
The next set of players are all tied on 21 fouls each. This includes Luton Town star Marvelous Nakamba and Liverpool summer signing Alexis Mac Allister.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Sociedad eye permanent Tierney deal'
Real Sociedad are tipped to consider pursuing a permanent deal for loan star Kieran Tierney in the summer.
TeamTalk say the Arsenal left-back, 24, is valued at £30million.
Newcastle were linked with the ex-Celtic hero before he switched to Spain for the season.
And if Tierney does return to the Emirates at the end of the season he could face an even tougher fight for game-time than before.
That's because the Gunners' versatile summer signing Jurrien Timber is now fit and ready to challenge Oleksandr Zinchenko for the position.
- By Ian Tuckey
Toney might sign new Bees deal… with release clause
Reported Arsenal target Ivan Toney could agree a new Brentford contract – but with a release clause.
That's the claim from 90min as the Gunners and Chelsea consider a January bid for the striker rated at £80million-£100m.
Toney, 27, is said to be keen to leave in the upcoming transfer window when he returns after a lengthy ban for the final 18 months of his current deal.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea have spoken to Toney's representatives, some reports say.
Credit: Reuters But it's understood the Bees' high transfer valuation is a huge stumbling block to the chances of a January exit.
And 90min say Brentford are looking at other ways round the issue -possibly including a new deal with a release clause.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Mikel is changing football'
Ex-striker Niall Quinn believes Mikel Arteta is changing the way football is played – just like great managers of the recent past.
Now the former Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland ace believes the Gunners, runners-up last season, can push champs City even harder this term.
Quinn, 57, exclusively told Ladbrokes Fanzone: "What I like about this team is that I think they've kicked on a bit from last year. They look more confident, they look ready for the fight.
"Arsenal and Arsene changed the way the game was played. Man City under Pep [Guardiola] changed it years later. And I think Arteta has his team, next in there, ready to go and be the next ones to change things.
"But what Arsenal and Arteta have, I think, is a foundation to come in and challenge Man City for the title.
"As an ex-Arsenal man, I enjoy watching them again, I really do. If Arsenal are playing, I know it's going to be a good game; I know I'm going to be entertained."
- By Ian Tuckey
'Arteta already in same bracket as Pep and Wenger'
Former Arsenal cult hero Niall Quinn believes Mikel Arteta already deserves to be bracketed in the same class as Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola.
Arteta, 41, guided the Gunners to Premier League runners-up spot last season despite his arrival in 2019 being his first appointment as a manager.
Legendary ex-Arenal chief Wenger won the Prem three times and oversaw seven FA Cup triumphs during his 22-year reign.
And Guardiola guided Manchester City to the Treble last season after glittering success in charge of Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Quinn exclusively explained his views to Ladbrokes Fanzone, saying Arteta had transformed Arsenal.
- By Ian Tuckey
Aaron urged not to seek January transfer
Ex-Gunners midfielder Ray Parlour is hoping Aaron Ramsdale waits until next summer before seriously pondering his future.
The 50-year-old believes second-choice keeper for both Arsenal and England should see if his fortunes changes before then.
Parlour told NetBet Sports Betting: “If it was up to me I would stay where I was in January, because you never know what’s going to happen – David Raya could get an injury and Aaron might get that chance.
“For England we know that Gareth Southgate is very loyal to players, so Ramsdale will go to the Euros, but Gareth will likewise always pick Jordan Pickford as he has never let England down.
“I think he should definitely review things at the end of the season and consider his options, and I think he would probably want to move on and play football.”
- By Cosmo Teare
Sol Campbell wants Osimhen
Sol Campbell has urged Arsenal to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
Speaking to The Mirror, Campbell said: "Osimhen," when asked who Arsenal should sign.
He continued: "But is he going to cost too much money? There's Ivan (Toney). I think they (Arsenal) are good (in other areas). Centre forward is one thing they might need to look at and see the possibilities, see what's out there, or wait until next season.
"In the end, they will have to decide by January: do they need a centre forward?" Campbell said. "Twenty to 25 goals in the Premier League in those big, tight games, will help them.
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal have option to sign Neves
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the option to sign Ruben Neves on loan from Al-Hilal.
The midfielder is available for loan in January, with Newcastle previously being favourites for his signature.
But Premier League clubs are set to vote on a ban on loans between clubs with the same owner – as is the case with Newcastle and Al-Hilal.
Arsenal may therefore reignite their interest and sign the Portuguese midfielder on a temporary deal.
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal in for 'next Declan Rice'
Arsenal are in for "the next Declan Rice", Corinthians starlet Gabriel Moscardo.
The 18-year-old is rated at £26million but Arsenal will have to see off competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona.
The central midfielder has drawn comparisons with Declan Rice and could be Arsenal's way of succession planning for the England international.
- By Cosmo Teare
Havertz needs to toughen up – Michael Ballack
Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack has called on Kai Havertz to come out of his shell if he is to be a success at Arsenal.
He said to Sport Witness: “Kai Havertz has outstanding skills. But as already mentioned: he seems a bit too reserved for me.
"You need a certain robustness and mentality, especially abroad, to assert yourself in difficult situations. I hope he gets it done.
“In my opinion it is still too early for that (an exit). He should assert himself at Arsenal by all means possible.”
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