#arsenal

#arsenal

"They started the first couple of games scoring lots of goals and then just errors have been their issue," former Leeds striker Lucy Ward said on Disney+. "They haven't had the consistency, they haven't managed games right. Even in the WSL, where it's not the level of the likes of Lyon, they are punished."

Arsenal will expect to challenge on four fronts again this season after a strong start to the campaign. Mikel Arteta's side sit top of the Premier League after seven games and won their opening two league phase matches in the Champions League, while they have reached the last 16 of the Carabao Cup. But the potential for silverware has not changed the long-term plan of one Arsenal star, who confirmed a 'dream' move to a club abroad remains in his sights.

The leaked images show that the remake is set to carry the exact same design as its 33-year-old predecessor. This includes a retro Arsenal badge and a uniquely placed adidas logo at the base of the V-shaped neck. The front Image credit: Footy Headlines and the back Image credit: Footy Headlines Perhaps most importantly, however, especially for retro shirt purists, is the inclusion of the original sponsor, electrical firm JVC, on the front of the shirt.

Declan Rice scored against his former club and Bukayo Saka converted from the penalty spot as Arsenal comfortably dispatched West Ham to go top of the Premier League table prior to Liverpool's match later on Saturday. It wasn't all smooth sailing for the home side, however, with captain Martin Ødegaard forced off with an injury in the first-half for the third time this season.

The talented 19-year-old is seemingly facing an uncertain future under PSG manager Luis Enrique, having had less of a key role in the team in recent times. PSG's success in the Champions League last season came with Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz as Enrique's first-choice midfield three. Still, Zaire-Emery has long been considered a top talent, so he surely won't be happy with not being first choice for his club.

Coming from someone like Thomas [Tuchel], who I know very well, for him to describe Myles in that way is credit to the boy, family and everybody who has been a part of of his education. Myles has probably not played as many minutes as he would have liked, but he is professional in the way he has been engaging with his team and he gives you the possibility to count on him.

Passing combinations can be extremely revealing when it comes to how Premier League teams play. Who sees the ball a lot, and who do they pass to? Who receives lots of passes -- and, intriguingly in some cases, who doesn't? We're still only six games into the season and therefore working with a small sample size, but already some trends are emerging.

Arsenal have been dealt a fresh concern in defense after a worrying substitution during their Champions League clash with Olympiacos, Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off the pitch, prompting fresh questions over his fitness. With the Gunners fighting on multiple fronts this season, losing a key centre-back, even temporarily, is a blow. Manager Mikel Arteta has since attempted to calm nerves, describing the withdrawal as a precautionary move.

And breathe. As Bukayo Saka shot low, hard and ultimately through Kostas Tzolakis in the Olympiakos goal to complete an occasionally uncomfortable 2-0 win, the noise from the home crowd was more a weary, sofa-flopping sigh than a roar of triumph, with the sense, finally, of a midweek putting-to-bed. This was a game Arsenal always looked like they were winning, despite seeming to realise this a little too early in the piece against eager and purposeful opponents.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to consider selling Gabriel Jesus for around 30-35m, with three clubs showing an interest in the Brazilian forward. Jesus is currently out injured and has generally had a lot of fitness problems during his time at the Emirates Stadium. This means we haven't really seen the best of Jesus at Arsenal, and it perhaps makes sense that the Gunners are now prepared to let him go if the opportunity arises.

Offers had come in, and sources told ESPN that both Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion made loan approaches, but although she wanted to remain closer to home in Manchester, City weren't keen for her to join their rivals and eventually accepted Brighton's offer ahead of deadline day. Kelly didn't want to go to Brighton, however. So, with no movement over a new contract at City and her mental health deteriorating on the sidelines, she took the bold step of speaking out publicly.

For me if we have VAR it is for a clear and obvious error and the fact that it took the ref that long to decide shows it is not a clear and obvious error. If it's not a clear and obvious error, VAR should not intervene. We've been told this for a few years, this style of decision again, and for me, it's very clear that it doesn't have to intervene because it's a penalty.

After making herself a household name this summer and being handed the No 9 shirt at Brighton, Michelle Agyemang must have felt a little pressure to build consistent performances across 90 minutes. A series of bright displays have impressed so far but she had little to show for it from the first three games in terms of scoring. Her winner against Everton this weekend, therefore, would have come as a huge relief.