Coverage of the Club Friendlies 1 clash between Arsenal and Bournemouth.
Next Game: Arsenal vs. Manchester United - Sunday, July 28 at 1am in Club Friendlies 1
Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
1 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal as defender heads to London for medical
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing their deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori, with the Bologna defender expected to undergo his medical in London imminently.
17:18
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Arsenal transfer news: Ajax man 'available' for cut-price fee
Arsenal are allegedly contemplating whether to make a formal offer for Ajax forward Brian Brobbey after it emerged that he may be available for a cut-price fee.
15:18
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Brentford confirm huge injury blow which could affect Ivan Toney's future
Brentford's club-record signing Igor Thiago suffers a knee injury in pre-season, casting doubt as to whether the Bees will allow Ivan Toney to depart.
12:29
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'open talks' over move for Euro 2024 winner
Arsenal reportedly begin talks with French giants Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for one of Spain's Euro 2024 winners.
00:47
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Hansi Flick confirms ex-Barcelona star 'unlikely' to return to Camp Nou
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has revealed that former club captain Sergi Roberto's time at Camp Nou has likely come to an end this summer.
Jul 25, 20:38
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Man United lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up in their pre-season friendly with Arsenal.
Jul 25, 17:30
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Arsenal lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up in their pre-season friendly with Manchester United.
Jul 25, 17:30
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Preview: Arsenal vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 25, 17:08
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Arsenal transfer news: Arteta makes goalkeeper admission, exit remains possibility
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals that he is open to parting ways with one of the club's goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.
Jul 25, 15:58
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Arsenal transfer news: London rivals 'close in' on record £35m deal for midfielder
Arsenal are reportedly close to finalising the sale of playmaker Emile Smith Rowe for a record fee in the region of £35m.
Jul 25, 15:38
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Transfer news and rumours: Sarr to Palace, Hugill to Wigan, Poveda to Sunderland
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Ismaila Sarr to Crystal Palace, Joe Hugill to Wigan Athletic and Ian Poveda to Sunderland.
Jul 25, 10:26
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham lining up to sign versatile £25.5m Serie A defender?
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to battle London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of versatile Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu this summer.
Jul 25, 01:42
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'planning' bid for leading Barcelona target
Arsenal are prepared to pay £25.2m for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer, according to a report.
Jul 24, 18:31
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Arsenal transfer news: Premier League club 'confident' over deal for Reiss Nelson
Arsenal are reportedly in discussions with another Premier League club regarding a loan deal for winger Reiss Nelson.
Jul 24, 16:12
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'to return' for forward after Nketiah sale
Arsenal reportedly have plans to reignite their striker search once they have finalise the sale of Eddie Nketiah.
Jul 24, 15:24
![Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024 Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'reach' full and total agreement over deal for top summer target
Barcelona allegedly come to an agreement with the agent of Nico Williams over a five-year contract for the Athletic Bilbao attacker.
Jul 24, 14:42
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Arsenal pre-season tour: Five players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta
Sports Mole picks out six Arsenal players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta as the Gunners' pre-season tour of the USA gets underway.
Jul 24, 14:02
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Chelsea 'end' interest in Big Six goalkeeper after £16.8m offer
Chelsea reportedly abandon their plans to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as they prioritise a deal for Villarreal's Filip Jorgensen.
Jul 24, 12:59
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'set terms' for sale of homegrown talent
Arsenal reportedly set out two conditions that must be met if they are to cash in on one of their homegrown talents during the summer transfer window.
Jul 24, 10:03
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Brentford forward Ivan Toney makes contract decision amid Arsenal, Tottenham links
Brentford forward Ivan Toney is reportedly willing to let his contract run down amid interest from the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 24, 00:00