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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 822 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Arsenal fans react as they close in on City specialist Fagbemi
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Arsenal fans react as they close in on City specialist Fagbemi

Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta has reportedly agreed to become the next Arsenal manager, however, the Gunners are also set to bring another City chief to north London. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are closing in on City’s leading recruitment specialist Sam Fagbemi. The 25-year-old talent-spotter works closely with head of academy recruitment and […]

Mikel Arteta agrees to become Arsenal boss
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Mikel Arteta agrees to become Arsenal boss

Mikel Arteta has agreed to become the next Arsenal manager. That’s according to the Mirror, who claim that the 37-year-old is now ready to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal at the Emirates following extensive talks with officials. The report also reveals that Arteta will be allowed to bring in his choice of assistant, with fellow Spaniard Rodolfo Borrell, currently […]

Arsenal fans hit back at AFTV’s Troopz following Arteta comments
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Arsenal fans hit back at AFTV’s Troopz following Arteta comments

AFTV regular ‘Troopz’ has shared his concern over Mikel Arteta’s likely Arsenal appointment, and his comments haven’t gone down too well with supporters.  The 37-year-old looks set to become Unai Emery’s long-term successor at the Emirates after club officials met up with the former midfielder following Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.  AFTV pair Robbie […]

The Winners and Losers in Mikel Arteta’s likely Arsenal move
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The Winners and Losers in Mikel Arteta’s likely Arsenal move

Arsenal appear to be edging closer to appointing Mikel Arteta as the club’s new manager. The current Manchester City assistant held initial talks with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and Arsenal’s lawyer Huss Fahmy on Sunday evening following the 3-0 defeat to the defending champions. The 37-year-old then reportedly met with director Josh Kroenke on Monday evening ahead […]

How Arsenal could line up under Arteta after the January transfer window
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How Arsenal could line up under Arteta after the January transfer window

Mikel Arteta is reportedly closing in on the Arsenal job. The former Gunners midfielder, who spent five years at the Emirates, is thought to be in final discussions ahead of becoming Unai Emery’s long-term successor. Arteta has been learning his trade under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and was in the opposition dugout on the […]

Arsenal fans share love for Tierney as he provides injury update
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Arsenal fans share love for Tierney as he provides injury update

Kieran Tierney provided Arsenal fans with an update on his injury on Monday evening.  The 22-year-old made the move to the Emirates from Celtic in a deal worth £25m over the summer.  Tierney, who arrived in North London following a double hernia operation, suffered a dislocated shoulder in the 3-1 win over West Ham last week and had […]

Arsenal fans buzzing over prospect of Martinelli working under Arteta
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Arsenal fans buzzing over prospect of Martinelli working under Arteta

Arsenal fans have shared their excitement at the prospect of seeing Gabriel Martinelli turn out under potential new boss Mikel Arteta. The 18-year-old, who made the move to the Emirates in a deal worth £6.5m over the summer, has scored eight times already this season, establishing himself as one of the club’s top performers. Martinelli’s […]

Bellerin and Xhaka hoping to return for Everton clash
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Bellerin and Xhaka hoping to return for Everton clash

Hector Bellerin and Granit Xhaka are both hoping to be fit for the Gunners’ trip to Everton on Saturday, according to football.london. Bellerin was withdrawn shortly before the 3-1 win over West Ham last Monday with a hamstring problem and also sat out the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Meanwhile, Xhaka was replaced […]

Arsenal fans hit out at City after being left ‘bemused’ by Arteta talks
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Arsenal fans hit out at City after being left ‘bemused’ by Arteta talks

Mikel Arteta appears to be closing in on becoming Unai Emery’s long-term successor as Arsenal boss. The former midfielder held initial talks with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and Arsenal’s lawyer Huss Fahmy on Sunday evening. The Spaniard, who is currently Pep Guardiola’s assistant, was set to have final discussions with director Josh Kroenke on Monday […]

Arsenal fans want to see Koulibaly brought in if Torriera leaves for Napoli
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Arsenal fans want to see Koulibaly brought in if Torriera leaves for Napoli

Napoli have reportedly made an opening bid for Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira.  The Serie A giants have offered the Gunners a package totalling £25m which would see the 23-year-old spend 18 months on loan with Gennaro Gattuso’s side before completing a permanent move in 2021.  It remains to be seen whether or not Arsenal will […]

Arsenal fans desperate for Partey signing following City defeat
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Arsenal fans desperate for Partey signing following City defeat

Arsenal were linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey over the summer. However, the Gunners decided against bringing the Ghanaian to the Emirates in a €50m (£41.6m) deal and put their efforts into signing Nicolas Pepe. Pepe was present on Sunday in the 3-0 defeat to defending champions Manchester City. Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira turned […]

Arsenal fans wishing for Ramsey return after Sarri refuses to use him again
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Arsenal fans wishing for Ramsey return after Sarri refuses to use him again

Plenty of Arsenal fans have begged the club to bring former midfielder Aaron Ramsey back to the Emirates for the second half of the season. The Gunners suffered a 3-0 defeat to defending champions Manchester City on Sunday, with Freddie Ljungberg’s side managing just one shot on target during the meeting with Pep Guardiola’s men. […]