Mikel Arteta plots Raheem Sterling transfer after Man City contract talks put on hold

Arsenal fans love a good transfer window conspiracy theory and they've come up with another corker this week!Earlier this season Gunners hot-shot Gabriel Martinelli admitted he was eyeing up the No 14 shirt following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but after news that the Brazilian will be wearing the No 11 shirt instead next season fans are convinced that the club are leaving it free for a brand new striker.Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus is being heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates this summer, and fans are already getting excited about the prospect of him filling Aubameyang's shoes - and his shirt!And with Alexander Lacazette set to leave on a free at the end of the season too, the No 9 shirt will also be available.Commenting on Martinelli's news, one fan tweeted: "9 and 14 for Jesus and another striker," while another posted: "Thought he was getting number 14 guess it’s going to a different Gabriel."A third fan said: "Hopefully, we fill the number 14 and 9 with special signings this summer."ARSENAL FANS - would you be happy with Gabriel Jesus leading the line for you next season? Let us know in the comments section belowThe Gunners have been desperate to add firepower to their squad ever since Aubameyang's sudden mid-season departure following a falling out with manager Mikel Arteta.They ambitiously tried to lure Dusan Vlahovic to the club in January before the Serbian joined Juventus, and had a late move for Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak turned down, but now their focus appears to have shifted to Jesus.The City forward has made an impressive 40 appearances in all competitions this season, but has failed to nail down a regular starting spot in Pep Guardiola's side despite the fact that he's the

Arsenal launched their new kit for the 2022-23 season and immediately got trolled about the Europa League. The Gunners look set to play in Europe's second-tier competition next year after a disastrous end to the campaign. Mikel Arteta's side appeared nail on for the Champions League spot, but back-to-back defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle have handed the initiative to their north London rivals.

Arsenal are set to test the waters with a move for Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan but their lack of Champions League football may have scuppered any potential deal.Mikel Arteta's side had looked destined to secure a spot in Europe's primary competition but a monumental meltdown has seen arch-rivals Tottenham leapfrog them ahead of Sunday's end of season finale. Two points shy of the old enemy with a vastly inferior goal difference, the Gunners are now left hoping Spurs bottle it in typical fashion to bottom-of-the-table Norwich City.But Tottenham have shown a mettle and a grit that is far different to the weak mentality of previous campaigns.

Mikel Arteta prefers Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli as his forward options, which leaves Pepe on the fringes. The 26-year-old has started just five times in the Premier League, scoring one time.

Manchester City are nothing but "fake news", says his new wife. The Germany international had been tipped to leave the Etihad in the summer transfer window after six years at the club where he has won three Premier League titles - where another one looks on the cards - four Carabao Cups and one FA Cup. Arsenal had been tipped as a potential destination to reunite with Mikel Arteta.

Ian Wright has slammed Granit Xhaka for his “very strange” interview after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle United.The Gunners suffered a major blow to their top-four hopes on Monday night as they were outclassed in a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle. The loss kept them two points behind rivals Tottenham with just one game left of the season. As one of the few veterans in the squad, Xhaka gave a brutally honest interview post-match where he admitted the players had not listened to Mikel Arteta’s instructions and even told his teammates to “stay at home” if they can’t handle the pressure.Xhaka told Sky Sports: "If you perform like this, you don’t deserve to play in the Champions League.

Arsenal defeated by Newcastle.The Gunners suffered what would appear to be a fatal blow to their hopes of finishing in the top four at St James' Park on Monday night. Mikel Arteta's men put in sub-par display, despite knowing they needed to win to keep their Champions League hopes alive.An own-goal from Ben White and Bruno Guimaraes' late strike was enough for Eddie Howe's men to claim all three points.

Arsenal's remaining Champions League hopes.Arsenal came into the match against Newcastle with their fate still in their own hands. But a disastrous 2-0 defeat at St.

Arsenal's defensive injury crisis could hand Tottenham the initiative in the race to qualify for the Champions League.The north London rivals are battling it out for the final seat at Europe's top table next season, and after l ast week's 3-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it's Antonio Conte's side who hold a narrow advantage. The Gunners could go back above Spurs with a win against Newcastle on Monday, but they may have to do it without a number of key defenders. Usual first-choice centre-half pairing Ben White and Gabriel were both absent from training on Sunday ahead of the crunch clash at St.

Arsenal's north London derby defeat - blame Mikela Arteta's fatal flaw.He wants to be Pep Guardiola and play Pep Guardiola football all the time but he just doesn't have the players. And that came back to bite him against Tottenham. I got sacked by Walsall for not being a very good manager but even I know how to play against Spurs.I like Arteta but he's not Pep.

Mikel Arteta by calling him a "mini-me" following the Arsenal manager's enraged post-match interview.The Spaniard saw his side suffer a setback in their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League as they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham in Thursday night's North London derby. Harry Kane netted a double for Spurs, either side of a reckless red card for Gunners defender Rob Holding, before Son Heung-min completed the rout.Arteta was visibly furious during his post-match interview, in which he repeatedly refused to comment on the performance of referee Paul Tierney, who awarded Spurs a spot-kick following a contentious foul from Cedric Soares and gave Holding his marching orders with just 33 minutes on the clock. In the wake of the episode, BeIN Sports presenter Keys took to Twitter to mock Arteta over his interview antics.Keys asserted that the Gunners boss seemed strikingly similar to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whom he worked with before accepting the Arsenal job, in the spiky post-match interview with Sky Sports' Geoff Sheeves.

Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has questioned the 'crazy' fans who back Mikel Arteta to explain why he should trust in his process. The Gunners' Champions League hopes took a significant blow on Thursday evening as they crumbled at the hands of their North London rivals.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta channeled his inner Jose Mourinho by refusing to speak about referee Paul Tierney's performance after his side were thumped 3-0 by Tottenham.The Gunners headed into Thursday night's north London derby knowing that they could officially clinch a top-four finish with a win. But a brace from Harry Kane and a second half strike from Son Heung-Min was enough to down Arsenal, who had Rob Holding sent off in the 34th minute.Holding was given his marching orders after picking up two cautions in just seven minutes – leaving Arsenal with a mountain to climb.

Mikel Arteta has been told he made an immediate mistake after Rob Holding was sent off for Arsenal in their loss to rivals Tottenham.Holding was dismissed by referee Paul Tierney on Thursday night after receiving two yellow cards inside the opening 33 minutes, with the second coming for an erratic elbow on Son Heung-min. Following the Gunners going down to 10 men, Arteta opted against making a substitution and instead reshuffled those players on the pitch to deal with the red card.That decision drew criticism at half-time from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp after Arsenal had slipped further behind before the interval.“I must admit, the manager gets it wrong too," explained Redknapp.

Antonio Conte claims qualifying for the Champions League this season would be like winning the title for Tottenham as he spoke about the amount spent on players by the the top six.The Italian has once again urged Spurs to splash the cash if they want to dream of one day winning the game's biggest prizes. Conte's side face Arsenal on Thursday knowing a win for the Gunners would mean Mikel Arteta's side pipping Tottenham for a top-four finish.But he believes they have done well just to be in the race for the Champions League places because both teams sit outside of a Big Four whose spending power gives them a massive advantage over Spurs. Spurs boss Conte said: "You have to know to take a place in the Champions League in England is very, very difficult.

Barcelona's centre-back Ronald Araujo had been loaded into an ambulance on the pitch after suffering a concussion at the Camp Nou following a horror collision with his team-mate Gavi.The pair collided in the air, and Araujo was able to keep running after the head collision. However, after jogging back to his defensive position, the centre-back fell to the floor in worrying scenes.Play was stopped as soon as Araujo fell to the ground, and it didn't resume for another eight minutes as the defender received treatment on the pitch before being moved into an ambulance.

Arsenal shot-stopping sensation Aaron Ramsdale said his mum was “was ready to fight” an Accrington Stanley home crowd after they abused him during a miserable Football League debut. The former Sheffield United star has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League since his move to Mikel Arteta ’s side last summer.

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale revealed a Stamford Bridge security guard scolded him after he waved at a Chelsea fan during the Gunners’ recent 4-2 away victory at Stamford Bridge. The England goalkeeper has enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season with Mikel Arteta ’s side since his summer transfer from Sheffield United.

Piers Morgan has named the front line he would like to see at Arsenal next season – and it does not include Bukayo Saka. Arsenal fan Morgan has consistently called for the Gunners to sign Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window. The 37-year-old forward has scored 24 goals in 38 games for Manchester United this season and Morgan believes he would be the right fit for Mikel Arteta’s young side.

Champions League nearly man but has a burning desire to throw off that label.And with Arsenal one north London derby win away from returning to the biggest club competition in the world, he is on the verge of doing just that. Real Madrid won the Champions League three times during Odegaard's time in Spain. But he only played in it twice, in the group stage in 2020.Odegaard said: "I’ve played there a few games but I don’t feel like I’ve really played there.

Arsenal fan Matt Lucas as the Gunners strengthened their grip on the top four, but it was made even better after he landed an incredible 175/1 bet.Eddie Nketiah netted twice in a 2-1 Arsenal win, with Diego Llorente pulling one back for the visitors. But Little Britain star Lucas landed a lucky bet after just 27 minutes, having predicted Nketiah to score first, also calling Luke Ayling to be sent off for Leeds, and he saw it sail in before half an hour had been played.After Nketiah netted a quickfire double, Ayling lost his head and went flying in on Gabriel Martinelli, and with the help of VAR, Lucas cashed in on £352.