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Soham Mukherjee

Paul Scholes questions whether Viktor Gyokeres is the 'clever striker' Mikel Arteta really wanted at Arsenal as doubts raised over tactical fit

Arsenal finally ended their protracted search for a new striker by landing Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in a £64 million deal, but Manchester United legend Paul Scholes isn't convinced that he is the right man to lead Mikel Arteta's attack. Scholes has raised doubts over how Gyokeres will fit into Arteta's system while suggesting he may not be the "clever" No.9 that the coach really wanted.

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August 6, 2025

Soham Mukherjee

Man Utd to continue excluding 'bomb squad' players from first-team training when Red Devils return from US pre-season tour

A dramatic reshuffling is underway at Manchester United as Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia will reportedly remain excluded from first-team operations. Although they will continue to train at the Carrington facility, they will have to do so under separate arrangements.

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August 1, 2025

Soham Mukherjee

Huge Arsenal injury boost! Mikel Arteta confirms key Gunners trio are set to be fit for new Premier League season after loss to Spurs in Hong Kong

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided a promising update regarding the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of the new Premier League season. Speaking after his side’s narrow 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong, the Spanish manager expressed confidence that the trio will be ready to feature when the Gunners kick off their campaign against Manchester United on August 17.

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July 31, 2025