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Arsenal edge Chelsea as Arteta hails grit in Carabao Cup semi-final opener
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Arsenal edge Chelsea as Arteta hails grit in Carabao Cup semi-final opener

Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with Mikel Arteta praising a competitive display and noting two late chances to extend the lead. He highlighted Viktor Gyokeres’s all‑round contribution and goal, backed Ben White’s consistency, and lauded Martin Zubimendi’s versatility and composure. Arteta stressed the tie remains open with a return leg at the Emirates to come, and said recovery and preparation for Nottingham Forest will begin soon, underscoring the momentum but that the challenge is far from over.

Arsenal's Ben White sidelined for months post-surgery, confirms Arteta
sports1 year ago

Arsenal's Ben White sidelined for months post-surgery, confirms Arteta

Arsenal's Ben White is expected to be sidelined for several months following knee surgery, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta. White, a key player for Arsenal over the past three seasons, has been struggling with fitness issues this season. The decision for surgery was made to prevent him from playing through pain, and while Arteta is unsure of the exact recovery timeline, he hopes it won't be excessively long. This injury poses a challenge for Arteta, who must now adjust his defensive lineup.

Mikel's press conference reveals Arsenal's injury woes and transfer updates
sports2 years ago

Mikel's press conference reveals Arsenal's injury woes and transfer updates

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided updates on Fabio Vieira's injury, stating that he will be out for weeks after undergoing groin surgery. He also confirmed that Ben White will be available for the upcoming match. Arteta emphasized the importance of winning the group in the Champions League and praised Bukayo Saka's consistency and impact. He expressed his satisfaction with Arsenal's defensive record and discussed the challenges of breaking down deep-defending teams. Arteta also mentioned the possibility of Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey returning before the January break, while acknowledging the team's need for key players who are currently injured.

"Arteta's Arsenal sees success with White and Xhaka changes against Liverpool"
sports2 years ago

"Arteta's Arsenal sees success with White and Xhaka changes against Liverpool"

Ben White's successful transition from central defence to right-back has been a key factor in Arsenal's recent success. No Premier League right-back has carried the ball further than him this season, and he has been involved in more sequences of play that finish with a goal than any other right-back. White's willingness to adapt to the new position and his strong partnership with Bukayo Saka have impressed those at Arsenal. His form has also led to speculation about a potential England call-up.