Cedric Soares: Last News

Arsenal star Cedric Soares is flanked by fashionista Filipa Brandao.The pair have been together since 2015, the same year that Cedric, 30, moved to the Premier League to join Southampton. Just like his career, their relationship has blossomed since then.While the Portugal international has gone on to win Euro 2016 with his nation and earn a move to the Emirates in 2020, he and Filipa have got engaged, married and had their first child together.

Rangers linked Benie Traore looks set to leave BK Hacken this summer - but a move may not be imminent despite speculation ramping up over a quickfire exit.

Fulham have been boosted by the returns of Joao Paulinha, Willian and Tom Cairney for Sunday's clash with Manchester United.

Arsenal fans into meltdown with his 'Zinedine Zidane touch' against Everton, before he smashed the ball into the net.The Brazilian was stationed at the back post as Cedric Soares whipped in a corner during the pre-season clash. And Jesus took the ball down will touch before he blasted the ball past the Everton defence.Mikel Arteta's side ran out 2-0 winners as Jesus was joined on the score sheet by Bukayo Saka - who struck just before the hour mark.

Arsenal would be forced to stump up £20million if they wanted to sign Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco this summer, according to reports.Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad in the summer transfer window after missing out on fourth place in the Premier League to Tottenham. Although finding a striker remains the top priority for the Gunners, another left-back is also being targeted.

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 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.

Arsenal fans have goaded Rio Ferdinand after the pundit ‘lost it’ on BT Sport. The former Manchester United defender, 43, witnessed his former side lose 3-1 to the Gunners. But after the game, Ferdinand said that he felt United should have been awarded a penalty for when the ball hit Cedric Soares’ hands inside the box as he was on all fours.

Manchester United supporters were left fuming with VAR during their Premier League showdown with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon. It was a tale of two penalties in the opening 45 minutes at the Emirates Stadium as Alex Telles gave one away upon his return to the starting XI.

Arsenal and Portugal defender Cedric Soares has compared Gabriel Martinelli to Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira majorly dented his former side’s chances of securing Champions League football as Crystal Palace beat the Gunners 3-0 and moved into the top half.Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring for the Gunners after just 16 minutes as he nodded home from close range following an unconventional headed cross from Joachim Andersen. The Danish defender was the provider once again eight minutes later as Jordan Ayew latched on to his drilled past from central defence and slotted past Aaron Ramsdale.

Have you been surprised by Cedric Soares' impact in the Arsenal side? Let us know in the comments section.“You can start to blame the coach, or your teammates, or the environment or whatever - and look for something else.“What he’s tried to do is improve, stay focused, to learn more and wait for his opportunity. And when he needs to talk, he talks on the pitch - not into the microphone, where it’s very easy to talk.“That could be seen as a dig at the club's troublesome former captains, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil - both eventually given the boot by no-nonsense Arteta.Yet, equally, it could apply to some of current crop struggling to get a start into Arteta’s outfit, who head to Crystal Palace this weekend aiming for a sixth successive away win.While on international duty with Ivory Coast, the club’s £70million record-signing Nicolas Pepe spoke about playing second fiddle to England winger Bukayo Saka – available for Selhurst Park after recovering from Covid.Asked about Pepe’s comments and attitude, Areta claimed: “I want to hear that...

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo amusingly mocked Arsenal defender and fellow Portugal team mate Cedric Soares ahead of their crunch clash against North Macedonia.Fernando Santos’ side face a winner takes all clash against the Eastern Europeans for a place in the upcoming 2022 World Cup. Portugal secured a place for themselves in the Play-Off final with a 2-1 victory against Turkey, who gave the 2016 European Champions a late scare in the second half.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was “so proud” of youngster Eddie Nketiah after the 22-year-old scored a beautiful goal in the Gunners’ 3-0 League Cup victory against AFC Wimbledon.The forward provided a stunning finish to a wonderful free-flowing team move; back-heeling Cedric Soares’ cut-back into the far corner of the net.It was the perfect end to Arteta’s sides’ third consecutive victory in all competitions.Arsenal endured a terrible start to the season with three consecutive defeats to Brentford, Chelsea, and Manchester City, leaving them rock bottom of the Premier League.However, the victory against the Dons suggests they are in a period of recovery, and Arteta was especially happy with Nketiah’s performance.“I’m so proud of this

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be set to start Portuguese full-back Cedric Soares in Arsenal's season opener against Brentford after his impressive performances in pre-season.Arteta had been on the lookout for a new right-back this summer but now looks set to focus his attention elsewhere for the remainder of this transfer window.Hector Bellerin has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer after telling Arteta of his intentions to leave amidst interest from the likes of Inter Milan and Real Betis.Bellerin, Cedric and Calum Chambers all featured at right-back last season, but it is Cedric who is reportedly set to start as first-choice for the season opener on August 13.Cedric joined Arsenal on a free transfer from

Arsenal are reportedly facing up to the financial problems they face with signing Mikel Arteta’s preferred replacement for Hector Bellerin.Bellerin is edging closer to a departure at the end of the season, with the Gunners widely believed to be targeting a right-back when the summer transfer window opens.Arteta has been unhappy with his options at the back and with Cedric Soares’ contract at Arsenal not expiring until 2024, Bellerin’s time at the Emirates Stadium appears to be coming to a close.The search for a new right-back has led the Gunners to Real Betis’ Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, who also has ties to Barcelona.The right-back has been a virtual ever-present at the back for Manuel Pellergrini’s side, who sit fifth in La Liga.His

Arsenal are reportedly tracking Brighton star Tariq Lamptey an option to become their new right-back for next season.

Arsenal defender Cedric Soares believes Martin Odegaard "has a big future ahead of him".

Arsenal are reportedly planning to sign a new left-back in the summer, with Kieran Tierney the only natural left-footed option at the club.The right-footed Cedric Soares has deputised for Tierney in recent weeks and the likes of Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka have featured there in previous seasons.Speaking last month, Arteta admitted that Arsenal were "a little bit short with left-footed full-backs" after Sead Kolasinac rejoined Schalke on loan.He said: "With the departure of Kola, we are a little bit short with left-footed full-backs at the moment. We know we can use Ainsley there, we can use Bukayo there and we can use Cedric - who has played in that position - so we have some options.

Arsenal were dealt a second defeat in the space of a week as they were undone by Aston Villa.

Arsenal are reportedly sizing up a late January transfer move for Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt. The Gunners are in the market for a new left-back after allowing Sead Kolasinac to join Bundesliga side Schalke on loan.