Arsenal

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When Arsenal last won their first three games – & what happened next (PlanetFootball)

Arsenal have made a brilliant start to the 2022-23 season, winning their first three Premier League games for the first time in almost 20 years.

The Blues never let up, winning the title with a then-record 95 points and still-unbeaten and scarcely believable defensive record of just 15 goals conceded. Arsenal won just two of their next seven, and by that point Jose Mourinho’s imperious Chelsea were in the driving seat. A 3-2 home loss to Leeds United in the run-in the season before was immensely painful for Arsenal. At that point, they looked well on their way to retaining the title. The remaining 10 men went on to grind out a 2-1 win, which was an early indicator of their winning mentality that year. [A forensic analysis of Mike Riley’s display in Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal, 2004](https://www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/a-forensic-analysis-of-mike-rileys-performance-in-man-utd-2-0-arsenal-2004/) [More Arsenal](https://www.planetfootball.com/tag/arsenal/) [Where are they now? Manchester United won 2-0, ending the Invincibles’ unforgettable 49-match unbeaten streak. The Gunners have been infamously slow starters in recent years and often need to respond to early setbacks. Jesus was involved in the goals. His contribution to the team was outstanding.” So what does the superb start mean for Arsenal’s prospects this season? In the second half we conceded too many chances for Bournemouth.

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Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta proven right by Martin Odegaard amid ... (Mirror.co.uk)

That praise comes as Oleksandr Zinchenko hailed William Saliba and Leicester brace for a bid from Mikel Arteta for Youri Tielemans. Here, Mirror Football rounds ...

The Foxes are now drawing up a list of potential replacements for Tielemans, as they await a bid from Arsenal. That benching came as reports that the Gunners would return with a fresh move for the midfielder emerged. Leicester are bracing to receive a bid from Arsenal for Youri Tielemans in the final days of the summer window. Here, Mirror Football rounds up the latest [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) news. Zinchenko hailed Saliba for his "incredible" start to the season and urged him to keep those performances up. He scored a superb second-half goal to wrap up the three points for Arteta's men, with a brilliant looped shot. [Read the full story here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-william-saliba-oleksandr-zinchenko-27795250) Oleksandr Zinchenko has hailed William Saliba after the defender put in another impressive performance for Arsenal. According to Redknapp though, Arteta made the perfect decision when selecting his new leader on the pitch. His crowning performance came on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium when he scored a brace to help the Gunners defeat Bournemouth. [Read the full story here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-arteta-plan-odegaard-saliba-27793140) So far, the Norwegian has led his side to three successive wins since taking on the role permanently.

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Arsenal have banished Sir Alex Ferguson myth again as Jürgen ... (Liverpool.com)

Jürgen Klopp has phenomenal talent at his disposal in the Liverpool squad, but he must emulate Sir Alex Ferguson — and now Arsenal — in order to utilise it.

Elliott, too, was one of the [main bright sparks](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-midfield-jurgen-klopp-24767442). These young and hungry players all have the talent to make a difference now. It is easy to write this off as a different era. [exceptional individual display](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-klopp-24765229), and can rightly feel let down by some of his senior colleagues. This is not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself, but the contrast is marked. That performance was dire, and Liverpool fielded both Elliott and Núñez from the off against Crystal Palace. But in the season opener, only one of these players started. It is not as though Klopp does not have young talent to call upon. Meanwhile, at the right end of the table, Arsenal are the early pace-setters. But that does not mean there are no lessons to be learned from the bright start being made in North London. It would be far too premature to write Arsenal into the title race. As Liverpool prepare to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, the days of Sir Alex Ferguson seem very distant.

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Arsenal handed boost in Gakpo chase as Arteta remains tight-lipped ... (Football.London)

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners are thought to be eyeing at least one more addition to Mikel Arteta's squad before the transfer deadline and are expected ...

One Target, the Foxes, are planning to sign is James Garner from Manchester United, who are reportedly willing to sell the midfielder for £15m. However, the same outlet also claim that Frank Lampard has sent scouts to watch Gakpo over a potential move to Everton this summer. Reports suggest that they may be forced to sell Gakpo to comprehend missing out on potential money from being in the competition. There were a few players that we have to leave out of the squad, unfortunately. Should a move be completed, the Ivorian will join Folarin Balogun and Nuno Tavares as the next Gunners first-team player to join a French club on loan. However, recent developments could finally settle the Belgian's future.

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Five players Arsenal could sign before deadline after Mikel Arteta ... (Daily Express)

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta still wants to see new signings brought into the club and Express Sport takes a look at the top contenders.

Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mudryk is the latest winger to be a reported target for Arsenal. Express Sport looks at five players the Gunners could sign before the window shuts on September 1. But with the likes of Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno and Pablo Mari having left, and Nicolas Pepe edging towards an exit, the club's transfer chiefs can look at bringing in new players again. The Gunners have won their first three matches of the Premier League season but Arteta is not content yet. [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.givemesport.com/88048506-arsenal-fabrizio-romano-drops-new-winger-update-at-the-emirates) claims the Gunners would have to pay a lot more than £38m to sign him. Arsenal have spent around £120million on new signings so far.

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Youri Tielemans to Arsenal transfer can take new twist this week ... (Football.London)

Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, but they don't have much time to complete a transfer before the ...

None of them are for sale but I know how the game works. "I don't know," Rodgers added afterwards when asked about the futures of his players. "And two, I mentioned it in the week about coming into a Premier League game with players that maybe aren't quite in the right frame of mind. You cannot carry them and certainly, we can't, so yes that is the reason." Targeting a first win of the season, Rodgers could name a strong side on Tuesday night. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) feel as though the Foxes' demands - which are in the region of £32million - are too high for a player out of contract in less than 12 months and therefore technical director [Edu](https://www.football.london/all-about/edu) is in no rush to make the 25-year-old the club's latest summer signing.

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Arsenal should reignite interest in long-term transfer target to ... (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been heavily linked with the Gunners after returning to Selhurst Park from Manchester United in 2015. And adding the 29 ...

On Saturday, he added his second and third of the season in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa. In the final two weeks of the summer transfer window, Mikel Arteta could reignite the club's interest in a former target to solidify their title credentials. His exit could nudge Arsenal to pursue a winger before the September 1 transfer deadline amid links to Wolves' Pedro Neto and Villarreal's Yeremy Pino. Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been heavily linked with the Gunners after returning to Selhurst Park from Manchester United in 2015. But £72million flop Nicolas Pepe looks set to end his miserable stint at the Emirates Stadium by joining Nice on a season-long loan. The Gunners' 3-0 dismantling of AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium secured three successive wins to start a campaign for the first time since 2004.

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Kieran Tierney U-turn 'confirmed' after Mikel Arteta's decisions and ... (Football.London)

The Scotland international was once viewed as a future Arsenal captain but has been overlooked for the role this season.

To that point, Tierney was once a popular choice amongst many Gunners fans to be captain, having been earmarked for Arteta's main role in the future. Interestingly, this was on show at the Vitality Stadium as all three wore the armband at one stage against Bournemouth. [Granit Xhaka is on course to break his own three-year Arsenal record after William Saliba assist](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/xhaka-arsenal-record-saliba-assist-24815890) [Nicolas Pepe's best position sets up immediate Arsenal battle as loan deal moves one step closer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/nicolas-pepe-arsenal-loan-deal-24814001) [William Saliba reacts on Instagram after his first Arsenal goal and delivers verdict on new song](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/saliba-instagram-arsenal-goal-song-24813141) [Arsenal transfer business under the microscope in 'good deal' or 'bad deal'](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-business-good-deal-24721870) [Mikel Arteta makes transfer promise as late substitutes highlight need for ‘firepower’ guarantee](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mikel-arteta-transfer-promise-substitutes-24811607) [Arteta told reporters as the decision caused quite a fuss at the time](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-kieran-tierney-arsenal-23174685). In addition, when the Scot took the armband instead of Granit Xhaka during Arsenal's win over Brentford in February, it was revealed that he was effectively the vice-captain: "Because Kieran (Tierney) was the next in line, that's why," [after the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg defeat at the hands of Liverpool towards the end of January](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arteta-arsenal-captaincy-lacazette-replaced-22827505).

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William Saliba chant: Lyrics, tune & video of Arsenal fans' 'Tequila ... (Goal.com)

Everything you need to know about the Arsenal fans' song for William Saliba, which goes to the tune of 'Tequila' by The Champs.

The travelling Arsenal faithful on that day [went on to show their admiration for the French defender with a new chant](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-arsenal-s-incredible-new-saliba-chant-to-the-tune-of/blt6c7c5282ecddc82b). It is set to the tune of "It's a good song, to be fair" The fans have thus rewarded the centre-back with a chant of his own to add to the [William Saliba](https://www.goal.com/en/player/william-saliba/65rqu55qbzswixgqw2efna06i) had to wait a while for his first [Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en/team/arsenal/4dsgumo7d4zupm2ugsvm4zm4d) appearance after signing for the club from St-Etienne in 2019, but he soon made his presence known at the club with a series of impressive displays at the beginning of the 2022-23 season. [wonder goal from the edge of the box](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-winners-losers-ratings-sensational-saliba-sends/blt697ab8c8b8aff5c9) to seal all three points against Bournemouth.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko insists Arsenal need to be 'focused on the next ... (Independent.ie)

Oleksandr Zinchenko has become accustomed to life in and around the top of the Premier League and is not getting carried away with new club Arsenal's fine ...

He’s such a nice guy and he deserves this.” We need to show our best performance every single week.” “There’s a lot of games ahead of us, there’s a lot of things to improve, but we just need to be focused on the next one, the next one, the next one.

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