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Arsenal have conceded just three goals in all competitions this season, but Mikel Arteta believes their defence can get even better ahead of their Carabao Cup game against Brighton
FIFA rules state players cannot sign a pro contract until they turn 17, meaning Arsenal face an anxious wait to tie down 15-year-old Max Dowman.
Arsenal have been dealt with a fresh injury blow with star players William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli ruled out of action for their upcoming game with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup. The duo,
Midfielder Martin Ødegaard is facing several weeks more on the sidelines with a knee injury, while winger Noni Madueke joins strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as long-term absentees, and Arteta is not expecting to see any of the group back in action soon.
Mikel Arteta has insisted Ben White still has time to make England's World Cup squad and vowed to give the defender sufficient opportunities at Arsenal to stake his claim.
Bukayo Saka came off midway through the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze's first half strike proved to be the difference at the Emirates as the summer signing scored his first goal since his summer arrival from the Eagles.
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Arsenal have world's best defense and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta warns rivals it's 'getting better'
Don't look now, but Arsenal are passing each test with precision and now lead the Premier League by four points, while sitting six points ahead of Man City
Five-time Premier League champion Wayne Rooney claimed that there would likely be “a change of manager” at Arsenal if Mikel Arteta fails to win this year’s title.