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West Ham kick Arsenal out of Carabao Cup in 3-1 thriller

West Ham United have handed Arsenal a 3-1 defeat in the Carabao Cup, securing a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, made several changes to his lineup compared to their previous victory over Sheffield United, but it didn’t work out as planned. The Gunners ordeal started 14 minutes into the game when Ben White scored an own goal. Despite a relatively balanced first half, West Ham came out firing in the second half. Mohammed Kudus extended the lead and Jarrod Bowen’s deflected volley made it 3-0. Declan Rice sad after the defeat – Getty image However, Arsenal managed to pull one back through a brilliant finish by Martin Odegaard, but it was too late for Arteta’s side. This defeat knocked Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup. David Moyes men now advance to the quarter-finals.

Nketiah steals first Premier League hat-trick in Arsenal 5-0 victory

Eddie Nketiah stole the spotlight on Saturday as he scored a hat-trick in Arsenal 5-0 victory against Sheffield United. The Gunners had a three-goal lead before half-time, with Nketiah seizing his opportunity to shine in Gabriel Jesus absence due to a hamstring injury. The young talent delivered a stunning treble, marking his first Premier League hat-trick for the Gunners. His performance earned him an applause from Jesus, who watched from the stands. Nketiah’s hat-trick also made him the first Englishman to score a top-flight hat-trick for Arsenal since Theo Walcott achieved the feat in 2015. Eddie Nketiah – Getty image The 24-year-old striker opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a fine finish following a deep cross from Gunners midfielder Declan Rice. He extended Arsenal’s lead in the 50th minute with a heavy strike from inside the Sheffield United box. Nketiah’s third goal was the standout moment, as he collected the ball 20 yards from goal and unleashed a fierce and precise shot into the top corner.

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Jesus takes centre stage in Arsenal 2-1 victory against Sevilla

Arsenal showed their usual dominance with a crucial 2-1 away win against Sevilla on Tuesday, with Gabriel Jesus taking the center stage. Jesus played a vital role in the match that saw Arsenal regain control of their Champions League hopes. The Brazilian showed his clinical prowess as he skillfully set up Gabriel Martinelli just before half-time, for the Gunners first goal. Then, in the 53rd minute, Jesus delivered a stunning winner, curling the ball into the top corner to the delight of traveling Arsenal fans.

Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj scored his sides only goal of the night – Getty image Seasoned Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, was on the receiving end of Jesus’s relentless pursuit throughout the match. Ramos who boasts of his role as a tough defender, had a challenging evening dealing with the unyielding Brazilian forward. However, Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper, David Raya, had some challenges during the game, particularly about his form. He has now conceived in Arsenal’s last two games and things look a bit rough for him. Despite a late goal from Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj, Arsenal maintained control and emerged winners in the encounter.

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Manchester United picks up a 2-0 win over Arsenal in pre-season match

Erik ten Hag and Manchester United got off to a brilliant start in their pre-season tour with a friendly 2-0 win over Premier League rivals, Arsenal. The match was played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, in front of a record crowd of 82,262. Manchester United and Arsenal play a pre-season match at MetLife Stadium Manchester United’s new captain Bruno Fernandes gave his side an early advantage with a long rang effort. Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale did get a strong hand to the ball, but still failed to stop the goal. Just seven minutes later, Jadon Sancho doubled United’s lead, as he capitalised on Gabriel Magalhaes’ missed clearance and completed a brilliant finish past Ramsdale, putting the ball at the roof of the net. In the second half, Arsenal’s Kai Havertz had the best chance to score. He was picked out by a cross from Martin Odegaard, but the former Chelsea forward’s header did not hit the target. Arsenal, who had fielded new signings Havertz , Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber for the match, put on a dissapointing performance, which was made worse by a loss in penalty shootout as well. In the shootout, United converted all five of their spot kicks. Arsenal started their pre-season on July 8 with a 1-1 draw against Watford and followed it with a 1-1 draw against FC Nurnberg five days later. After this loss to United, they have matches against Barcelona, Monaco and Manchester City. They will take on Premier League Champions City for the FA Community Shield, as per Sky Sports.

Jadon Sancho sealed the win at the home of NFL teams the New York Giants and New York Jets. Source: Getty This is United’s third friendly of the summer having already beaten Leeds and Lyon in earlier contests. They have a hectic schedule over the coming weeks with clashes against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Wrexham to come this month still. Next month, there is no slowing down with matches against Lens and Athletic Bilbao to come before the new Premier League season gets underway. United have already signed Mason Mount and Andre Onana, though the latter did not make the squad on Saturday night.

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“I could’ve been a footballer, I used to play for Arsenal” – Naira Marley reveals

Naira Marley, a singer, songwriter, and record producer has revealed that he could have been a footballer and not a musician. Naira Marley recounted how he used to play for the Arsenal youth, Millwall, and Charlton teams while growing up in London, England, adding that he could have been a footballer instead.

Nigerian artist, Naira Marley. Photo credit: Google Naira Marley claimed that his upbringing led him to adopt Nigerian culture wherever he could. He was describing his early years in the UK before moving back to his country. In a Lagos interview with Cool FM Nigeria, the artist talked about how his father influenced the development of his Yoruba language when he was a young child. He said, “What made it easy for me (to blend with Nigerian street music) is that I grew up in South-East London, Peckham to be precise. That is like small Lagos, you know what I mean? “And all my life in England, my dad banned speaking English in the house. So, we had to speak Yoruba and all these Yoruba stuff. I still listen to Fuji. We eat African foods. Even though I’m in England, it was like I’m still in Nigeria. Yeah, it was easy for me. When I came back (to Nigeria), people didn’t really know I came from London. “I could have been a footballer too, i used to play for Arsenal Youth, Millwall, Charlton.”

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“Arsenal shouldn’t have announced signing of Declan Rice with Odumodublvck’s song ” — Daniel Regha

“Arsenal shouldn’t have announced signing of Declan Rice with Odumodublvck’s song ” — Daniel Regha Controversial Twitter critic, Daniel Regha faults the English professional football club, Arsenal for announcing the signing of its new player, Declan Rice with Nigerian Odumodublvck’s song. On the 15th of July 2023, Arsenal via its official social media pages announced the signing of the 24-year-old player following his exit from West Ham.

Declan Rice joins Arsenal following his transfer from West Ham football club. The announcement generated a huge reaction particularly from Afrobeats lovers and the Nigerian community at large; also from the singer, Odumodublvck himself. However, Daniel Regha had a contrary opinion, condemning the football club for using the song with claims of it having negative lyrics. Unknown to the Twitter critic, the lyric had already been modified and cleaned up to suit the purpose of the announcement of Declan Rice to the football club.

In a tweet, Regha wrote, “Arsenal shouldn’t have used Odumodu’s music to announce their player; The song references Declan Rice but it also has a negative connotation cos the lyrics promote violent behavior. The club should’ve made a simple announcement or use a song with positive msg instead. No offense.” The tweet, however, generated a wave of reactions condemning the Twitter critic for spiting the progress of Odumodublvck.

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Odumodublvck excited as Arsenal unveils new player, Declan Rice, using his song as soundtrack

Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, is filled with excitement after English Premier League giants, Arsenal, announced their new player, Declan Rice, using one of his hit tracks as a soundtrack on Twitter. Arsenal shared a video of the 24-year-old displaying his football skills on Saturday with Odumodublvck’s song ‘Declan Rice’ playing in the background with the caption; “A new chapter begins.”

New Arsenal signing, Declan Rice Odumodublvck who could not contain the joy shared the tweet saying, “Massive. Abj stand up. Declan Rice.” “Thank you to everyone who pushed the club to use the tune. “You might think you did not have any impact on this, but I really do feel that you guys did. “The pressure was werser by the day. “God bless you all. “I am so grateful,” Odumodu said. Declan Rice is happily set to further his career with Arsenal for a club-record fee of £105m after years with West Ham. The Gunners had two bids rejected for the 24-year-old, one of £80m and another of £90m before agreeing £ 105 million deal with the London club. The England midfielder is now set to earn around £ 250,000 a week in north London after signing a five-year deal at Arsenal which runs until 2028. He becomes Arsenal’s third signing of the summer after the £65m arrival of German playmaker Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and £40m arrival of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. His move to the Emirates Stadium brings a decade-long spell at West Ham to an end, rising from a youth-team player to club captain. He made 245 appearances for the Hammers after making his first-team debut in 2017 and his final game for the club saw him lift West Ham’s first trophy in 43 years by winning the Europa Conference League final. The £105m Rice deal is broken down into an initial payment of £100m, which will be paid over 24 months, with £5m in add-ons, which are £1m every time Arsenal qualify for the Champions League and Rice starts 60 per cent of games. Speaking to the Arsenal website, Rice said he was determined to take his game to another level with the Gunners and praised the club’s manager Mikel Arteta. “In football, amazing opportunities arise. Big clubs, like Arsenal, have come for me and it’s really hard to turn down,” Rice said. “You only ever get one career and I really believe in what Mikel is building here and the squad he’s building. I’m really looking forward to the future with Arsenal. “With Mikel and how he works, the squad, how young everyone is, the energy around the club and also the challenge of getting Arsenal back to where they belong, that means a lot to me. “I know the fans really want that. For me as a player, I’ve come here really hungry to have more success and to spend my best years at this great club. “I know he [Arteta] is going to get the best out of me. I know I’ve got more levels to go up in my game, and I feel like he’s the manager to take me to those next levels. I am really excited to be working with him.” Arteta told the club’s official website: “We’re really happy that Declan is joining us. He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now. “Declan is bringing undoubted quality to the club and he is an exceptional talent who has the potential to be very successful here. “Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy. “The responsibility and role he has taken on has been very impressive and we are really excited that he is joining us.” Meanwhile, Arsenal sporting director Edu said: “Declan is a player with fantastic ability and a proven record at both club and international levels. The process of this transfer has been a big team effort with a clear plan, and we are so happy that Declan is joining us. “Declan is a high-quality, young international player who will add great strength to our squad, fitting so well into our strategy of competing with young talented players at the centre of our club. “It’s great that Declan will be joining up with Mikel, our coaches and his new teammates in good time ahead of the new season.”

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Arsenal confirms signing Jurrien Timber from Ajax

London-based club, Arsenal have announced the signing of Dutch defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax. The Gunners completed the agreement for the Dutch footballer earlier this week but unveiled the defender as an Arsenal player today, July 14, due to a hold-up around his contract. Jurrien Timber at a match for Ajax. Source: Getty Commenting on the signing of Jurrien Timber from Ajax, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said; “We’re really excited that Jurrien has joined us. He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system and provide our squad with so much added quality. “Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it’s like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax. We look forward to welcoming and integrating Jurrien into the squad.” Versatile defender Timber can operate on the right side of defence or in the middle and was a target for Manchester United last summer before opting to stay one more year in Amsterdam. Timber has signed a five-year deal at the Emirates Stadium after undergoing a medical. He’ll wear the No12 shirt. Arsenal’s coach, Mikel Arteta giving out instructions to players. Source: Getty Arsenal will pay an initial £34m for the Netherlands international with £4m in add-ons as part of the deal. The 22-year-old is now the club’s second summer acquisition after Kai Havertz, and confirmation of Declan Rice’s move from West Ham will follow. He spent time in Feyenoord’s youth set-up before joining Ajax in 2014. He signed his first professional contract in 2018 and played for the development Jong side before making his Eredivisie debut in 2020. Arsenal have also agreed new contracts with Bukayo Saka, 21, and Reiss Nelson, 23, while experienced Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 30, joined German side Bayer Leverkusen for £21.4m.

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Reiss Nelson signs new contract with Arsenal

Arsenal have confirmed that winger Reiss Nelson has officially put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay with the Gunners. The footballer’s previous deal was set to expire this summer and it appeared as though a departure from his boyhood club was on the cards, but an agreement over a new four-year deal was reached towards the end of last season. Reiss Nelson thanking Arsenal Fans after a match. Source: Getty. Reiss Nelson who joined Arsenal at the age of eight, will now stay at the London club till 2027 following the new contract he signed. Commenting on the development, Arsenal’s coach, Mikel Arteta said; “Reiss is a player I have admired since the first day I was here. He has tremendous ability and is such an exciting offensive talent. Reiss knows how important he is to our squad with the quality he has. “It’s great that Reiss has committed his future to us – he knows this club so well, he grew up here and we look forward to enjoying many more good moments with him.” Arsenal’s coach, Mikel Arteta celebrating a win. Source: Getty Nelson had serious interest from AC Milan and Brighton before committing his future to his boyhood club, although there is the option for a year further and it’s thought that Mikel Arteta played a key role in negotiations to convince him to stay. The footballer made a number of valuable contributions to the Gunners’ title charge last season and has been rewarded with a new deal thought to be worth £100,000 per week over four years. 23-year-old Nelson struggled for minutes in his first full season under Mikel Arteta. He was allowed to leave on loan to Feyenoord in 2021-22, but his form since returning to his parent club has helped the manager make up his mind. The Londoner, who was still in primary school when he first joined the Gunners’ academy, scored his first goal for the club in 2020 but had to wait until October 2022 to add to it.

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Pablo Mari confirms exit from Arsenal

Pablo Mari confirms he's leaving Arsenal

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari has confirmed that he will be leaving the Gunners following a three-and-a-half year spell. The 29-year-old Spanish centre-back joined the Gunners in January 2020 from Brazilian giants Flamengo, but after failing to establish himself as a regular starter under Mikel Arteta, he spent last season on loan at Monza. Making his mark over 31 appearances, the Italian top-flight side have been so impressed with Mari’s performances that they’ve agreed to pay a reported €6 million (£5.1m) to keep him permanently.

Pablo Mari waving at Monza fans. Source: Getty His loan spell included being stabbed in the back during a supermarket attack near Milan, forcing him to undergo surgery and spend three months on the sidelines. Fortunately, the Mallorca Academy graduate was able to pick up where he left off and following the announcement of his transfer, has waved goodbye to Arsenal. Announcing his exit from Arsenal, Pablo Mari said; “As my contract with Arsenal comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.

Pablo Mari on loan for Monza. Source: Sports Press Photo “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent this great and historic club, for all the memories we lived together and for the support I always received. “It has been an immense honor to wear the Arsenal jersey and win two titles with this club. The Gunners will always have a place in my heart!” Mari leaves Arsenal with a record of one goal from 22 matches in all competitions for the Gunners, netting his solitary strike against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League in December 2020, while winning one FA Cup and one Community Shield.

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