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#arsenal

Arsenal's medical woes took center stage during their latest outing as concerns grow over the fitness of key defensive pillars. While the Gunners have maintained an impressive run of form, the physical toll of a relentless schedule is beginning to manifest in the dugout, leaving Mikel Arteta with significant tactical headaches ahead of a grueling run of fixtures. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY

Riding the wave of a huge victory over league-leaders Manchester City, Arsenal will be looking to back it up and keep the pressure on at the top of the Women's Super League. The Gunners are unbeaten in nine league games, their last defeat coming in October against City and only a win will do to keep the the title race alive.

It is for good reason that Arteta rates one of his more recent signings so highly. Zubimendi has been justifying his manager's comments since signing from boyhood club Real Sociedad in July 2025. The 27-year-old has played the most minutes of any of Arsenal's outfield players and has been chipping in with goals too. And that goal return may have come as a surprise, with Zubimendi signed primarily as a defensive midfielder but now having scored six times in 34 appearances - the most he has registered during any campaign in his career.

Liverpool are the frontrunners in a race with Manchester City and Arsenal to sign Newcastle United's former Everton winger Anthony Gordon, 24, but the England international will cost 95m. (Caughtoffside), external The move comes as Mohamed Salah, 33, looks set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with the Saudi Pro League planning to push ahead with plans to land the Egyptian forward. (Teamtalk), external

The Gunners have looked a little light up front in recent times after injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, while Viktor Gyokeres has been unconvincing in his first season at the Emirates Stadium. Esposito is someone who's caught Arsenal's eye, with Berta looking to gather key details on the 20-year-old, according to Football Transfers. Mikel Arteta also seems to be on board, with Arsenal as a whole clearly recognizing the need to bring in a top young attacking player.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in the Barcelona attacker Raphinha. The 29-year-old has been one of the best players in the world since joining, with 18 goal contributions this season. According to Fichajes, Arsenal have long admired the player and are prepared to reignite their interest in the attacker. Mikel Arteta has tried to sign the player in the past. However, Barcelona does not plan to lose him anytime soon.

Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Christian Pulisic from AC Milan. The 27-year-old United States international has previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea, and he could prove an excellent addition to Arsenal. They need more quality on the flanks, and the AC Milan star will add goals and creativity to the team. He has previously won the UEFA Champions League trophy with Chelsea.

After finishing fifth in the Champions League league phase, Arsenal must qualify for the quarter-finals via a two-legged play-off against Belgian side OH Leuven. Leuven finished 12th and are, on paper, the weakest team left in the competition. Renee Slegers' side will be looking to bring back a lead to the reverse tie at Emirates Stadium next week, and progress to the next round in their quest to retain their European crown.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta (Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal have agreed the exit of a star who has only made one appearance for the Gunners. After bringing in eight new faces over the summer transfer window of 2025 including Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres and Ebere Eze Arsenal enjoyed a quiet January transfer window with no major incomings or exits. Departures will likely become more of a running theme in N5 going forward, however, with manager Mikel Arteta boasting a highly competitive squad.

"This is a different scenario [to the league phase] where there's two legs to play 180 minutes," she said. "They're the first team to be at home and we play the second leg at home. So I'll have to guess their approach to the game. I think what will be important for them is to to defend really well against us."