Arteta knows this is the season he must land a major prize, and to do this he has been heavily backed by Arsenal’s hierarchy. As well as Madueke, the Gunners have concluded moves to sign Spain’s outstanding midfield man Martin Zubimendi in a deal worth up to £60m and, at least 12 months too late, a recognised striker in Viktor …
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MANCHESTER — Arsenal’s new star striker Viktor Gyokeres had a debut to forget, but his manager Mikel Arteta and star winger Bukayo Saka have given plenty of positives around his performance and his potential. MORE — 3 things we learned Gyokeres touched the ball just 22 times in his 60 minutes on the pitch during Sunday’s 1-0 win at Manchester …
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Arsenal began their attempt to go one better in the Premier League title race this season with a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford thanks to a ‘new’ set-piece routine. Avram Glazer was in attendance at Old Trafford and saw the team he co-owns line up without fit-again goalkeeper Andre Onana and striker Rasmus Hojlund, who The Athletic …
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The Premier League season is right around the corner, with the action kicking off on Friday. Reigning champions Liverpool will host a Bournemouth side that will break in a new defense under Andoni Iraola. After an active summer that has brought in five new players to the squad, will Liverpool be able to repeat as champions? The CBS Sports staff …
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When it comes to a marquee striker signing, what could possibly be better than a tall, handsome Swede with a devastating knack for goals? But enough about Alexander Isak already. Viktor Gyokeres may not have been Mikel Arteta’s perfect profile to bring a bolder, sharpened focus to Arsenal’s front line, but he has emerged, doggedly and determinedly, over the summer …
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