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20/08/2026

MIKEL ARTETA PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF COVENTRY CITY!
Mikel Arteta has spoken ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League title defence against newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday, August 21. Arsenal are coming into the game full of confidence after their 3–0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City.
Arteta’s main message is clear: the standards cannot drop. He wants Arsenal to carry the intensity, focus and winning mentality from the Community Shield into the opening league fixture.
On Bruno Guimarães: Arteta has already praised the Brazilian’s energy, leadership and mentality, saying he can help “ignite something different” within the team. Guimarães also made his Arsenal debut against Como
On the season ahead: Arsenal are ldefending the Premier League crown for the first time since the 2004–05 season, and Arteta knows every opponent will be desperate to beat the champions.
Important team news: Coventry striker Haji Wright is set to miss the match after suffering a serious quad injury, dealing a major blow to Frank Lampard’s side.
ARSENAL vs COVENTRY CITY
Emirates Stadium
📅 Friday, August 21
Premier League
Can Arteta’s champions start the title defence with another big win?
DROP YOUR SCORE PREDICTION BELOW! 👇

20/08/2026

Arsenal Predicted XI vs Coventry City
Arsenal face Coventry City tomorrow, Friday 21 August, at the Emirates in their Premier League title defence.
My predicted Arsenal XI:
David Raya
Ben White
Cristhian Mosquera
Gabriel Magalhães
Riccardo Calafiori
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Bruno Guimarães
Martin Ødegaard
Bukayo Saka
Christos Tzolis
Kai Havertz
This broadly matches the latest Sports Mole prediction, which has Saka, Tzolis, Guimarães and Havertz starting, while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are unavailable.
Biggest question: Will Arteta unleash Saka from the start, or protect him after his limited pre-season involvement? Current reporting expects Saka to return to the XI.
Prediction: Arsenal 3–0 Coventry.
**Who should start? Drop your XI below! 👇

20/08/2026

BREAKING: AL-HILAL SHORTLIST GABRIEL MARTINELLI!
Fabrizio Romano reports that Al-Hilal have included Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli on their three-man winger shortlist, with Chelsea’s Pedro Neto also among the options.
Martinelli’s future at Arsenal has already been under discussion this summer, but the Brazilian has previously made it clear that he wants to remain in Europe.
Could Al-Hilal make Arsenal an offer too good to refuse?
Arsenal fans: SELL OR KEEP MARTINELLI?
Drop your verdict below!

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

ARSENAL’S NWANERI LOAN PLAN CLEAR — DOUBLE MAN UTD RAID EMERGES!
Arsenal reportedly want Ethan Nwaneri to leave on loan rather than make a permanent exit, with Mikel Arteta keen for the youngster to get regular first-team football.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are reportedly exploring a double swoop for two Manchester United youngsters — James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye.
Arsenal are continuing to strengthen their young-player pathway after United previously snapped up academy talents Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi.
Nwaneri needs regular minutes. Arsenal want young talent. Could this be another statement move?
Gooners, would you send Nwaneri out on loan or keep him at the Emirates? 👇

19/08/2026

JOE COLE SENDS ARSENAL A HUGE MESSAGE: SIGN OSIMHEN TO KEEP THE CROWN!
Joe Cole believes Arsenal should have gone for Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian goal machine could be the difference-maker in another Premier League title battle!
With Osimhen’s pace, power and ruthless finishing, could he be the missing piece Arsenal need to stay on top and defend their Premier League crown?
Arsenal fans, would you take OSIMHEN over GYÖKERES?
YES
NO
DROP YOUR VERDICT BELOW! 👇

19/08/2026

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19/08/2026

ARSENAL AGREE £51M KONSA DEAL! MEDICAL SET FOR THURSDAY!
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for around £51 million plus add-ons, with the England defender set to undergo his medical on Thursday.
Mikel Arteta sees Konsa as a valuable defensive addition because of his ability to play centre-back and right-back. The move comes as Arsenal deal with defensive injury concerns involving William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.
£51M DEAL AGREED
🩺 Medical: Thursday
Konsa to Arsenal
Arteta strengthens the defence
Gunners, is Konsa the right man to strengthen Arsenal’s defence? 👇

19/08/2026

ARSENAL TO SUBMIT NEW BID FOR WORLD CUP STAR!
Arsenal are reportedly ready to return with an improved offer for Ezri Konsa after Aston Villa rejected their initial approach. The England defender is valued at around £60m, and the Gunners are still determined to strengthen their defence.
Mikel Arteta wants more defensive depth with injuries affecting William Saliba and Jurriën Timber. Arsenal have also explored Jarell Quansah as another option.
Will Arsenal finally get Konsa?
**Gunners, would you pay £60M for him? YES or NO? 🔴⚪**

19/08/2026

ARTETA WANTS ARSENAL TO BECOME THE WORLD’S BEST!
Mikel Arteta has made it clear: Arsenal’s ambition is no longer just to compete — the Gunners want to become the best club in the world.
After ending their 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arteta wants Arsenal to keep improving, make the right additions and build a team capable of dominating at the highest level.
Now the next chapter begins…
Arsenal open their Premier League title defence against Coventry City on Friday, August 21, at the Emirates. The champions are coming off a huge 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City.
ARTETA’S MESSAGE IS CLEAR: THE STANDARD MUST RISE!
Can Arsenal retain the Premier League title?
YES or NO