Year: 2021

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League 32 Second Leg football match between Arsenal and Benfica at the Karaiskaki Stadium in Athens, on February 25, 2021. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal player ratings vs Benfica: Aubameyang double seals progression

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Arsenal: Miguel Azeez transfer stance revealed ahead of contract expiry

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Arsenal vs Benfica: A leader must emerge in Europa League

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal stand over a free kick during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Benfica: Nicolas Pepe and Thomas Partey in?

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on February 6, 2021 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Benfica: Nicolas Pepe adds what Gunners lacked

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Thomas Partey of Arsenal receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on February 06, 2021 in Birmingham, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal provide huge Thomas Partey injury update ahead of Benfica

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal applauds during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by John Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s weekend caution means Benfica or bust for Arteta

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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their sides first goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal FC at Stadio Olimpico on February 18, 2021 in Rome, Italy. SL Benfica face Arsenal FC at a neutral venue in Rome behind closed doors after Portugal imposed a ban on travellers arriving from the UK in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Benfica Europa League preview: How to watch, predicted lineups, score prediction & injury updates

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Arsenal: Max Aarons, Tariq Lamptey and 4 potential Hector Bellerin replacements

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Aliko Dangote Speaks on September 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity)

Arsenal: When Aliko Dangote could actually launch stunning takeover

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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal FC at Stadio Olimpico on February 18, 2021 in Rome, Italy. SL Benfica face Arsenal FC at a neutral venue in Rome behind closed doors after Portugal imposed a ban on travellers arriving from the UK in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Arsenal may finally earn cash for loan midfielder

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal stats are all against Mikel Arteta

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Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (L) jumps to head home the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 21, 2021. (Photo by Julian Finney / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JULIAN FINNEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Man City: Damage limitation, not ambition

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Hector Bellerin open to Arsenal exit with PSG & Barcelona keen

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BRUGES, BELGIUM - JANUARY 31: Odilon Kossounou of Club Brugge during the Pro League match between Club Brugge and Standard Luik at Jan Breydel Stadium on January 31, 2021 in Bruges, Belgium (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Arsenal transfer news: Inter Milan & Wolves rival Odilon Kossounou pursuit

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Arsenal players come over to applaud supporters in their socially-distanced seats ahead of kickoff in the UEFA Europa League 1st Round Group B football match between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 3, 2020. - Areas of England in tier two zones are now allowed up to 2,000 fans with Arsenal welcoming back supporters for the first time tonight since a four-week lockdown was lifted. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal: New covid-19 restrictions to allow fans back at Emirates Stadium

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: A dejected Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 2, 2021 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Man City: Time to ask questions of Mikel Arteta’s decisions

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by John Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal 0-1 Man City: 4 talking points from Premier League defeat

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Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (C) truns to celebrate after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 21, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by SHAUN BOTTERILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal player ratings vs Man City: Raheem Sterling sinks Gunners

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Man City: All is not lost with stronger second string

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FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1202351530, 1182084551 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal (L) and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Arsenal and Manchester City meet in a FA Cup Semi Final at Wembley Stadium on July 18,2020 in London,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on October 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Man City: A chance to rotate?

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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal FC at Stadio Olimpico on February 18, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Danilo Di Giovanni/Getty Images)

Arsenal: Season to be defined over next three games

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Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and Olympique Lyonnais at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, on December 19, 2020. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal handed major boost in Houssem Aouar pursuit

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard’s Arsenal flirt runs risk of broken heart

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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal battles for possession with Darwin Nunez of SL Benfica during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal FC at Stadio Olimpico on February 18, 2021 in Rome, Italy. SL Benfica face Arsenal FC at a neutral venue in Rome behind closed doors after Portugal imposed a ban on travellers arriving from the UK in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Benfica: Granit Xhaka’s glaring weakness exposed

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: The Manchester City and Arsenal club crests on first team home shirts on April 24, 2020 in Manchester, England (Photo by Visionhaus)

Arsenal vs Man City preview: How to watch, predicted lineups, score prediction & injury updates

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EIBAR, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 13: Bryan Gil of SD Eibar reacts during the La Liga Santander match between SD Eibar and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua on February 13, 2021 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal rivaling Barcelona for Sevilla winger Bryan Gil

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