Year: 2021

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts 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 vs Benfica: 4 talking points from Europa League draw

Arsenal player ratings vs Benfica: Bukayo Saka secures first leg draw

Arsenal’s cut-price Corentin Tolisso gamble from Bayern Munich

Arsenal leading the race for Bournemouth starlet Ajani Burchall

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / 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 CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Benfica: Starting lineup needs one key element

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates with team mates (L-R) Alexandre Lacazette and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, 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 predicted lineup vs Benfica: Europa League returns

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal and Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 2, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Benfica: 4 key battles to watch out for in Europa League showdown

Benfica's Spanish defender Alex Grimaldo (2L) celebrates with teammate Benfica's Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez and other teammates after scoring a goal during the Portuguese League football match between FC Porto and SL Benfica at the Dragao stadium in Porto on January 15, 2021. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal: Benfica’s strengths, weaknesses, style, form and key men

Arsenal stunning summer clear-out includes Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira, with Dani Ceballos and Mat Ryan to sign permanently.(Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare stunning yet questionable summer clear-out

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Mikel Arteta manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 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 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal consistency remains key for Gunners moving forward

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Hector Bellerin after scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Rapid Wien and Arsenal FC at Allianz Stadion on October 22, 2020 in Vienna, Austria. Rapid Wien are allowing a limited number of 3000 spectators to be in attendance as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are eased. (Photo by Chris Hofer/Getty Images)

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

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 Benfica: Mikel Arteta faced with major selection headache

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2020 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 defensive creativity instrumental in dismantling Leeds

Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (R) is substituted for Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (L) during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on September 12, 2020. (Photo by Clive Rose / 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 CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal transfer stance on Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah revealed

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 fixture list a terrifying test for Mikel Arteta

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal interacts with Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of Leeds United after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 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 Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal analysis: Arteta’s clever counter-pressing outsmarts Bielsa

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 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 Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal: Martin Odegaard’s chances of permanent Gunners stay

PERTH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between St. Johnstone and Celtic at McDiarmid Park on February 14, 2021 in Perth, Scotland. 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 Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal could sign Odsonne Edouard for stunning bargain price

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: David Luiz of Arsenal embraces Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after their teams victory in the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal positives and negatives David Luiz contract extension

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives their team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 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 Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Leeds: 4 talking points as Aubameyang scores hat-trick

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta speaks to the media before the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / 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 CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal: Kieran Tierney & Thomas Partey injury updates ahead of Benfica

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 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 player ratings vs Leeds: Aubameyang nets Premier League hat-trick

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal: Martin Odegaard primed for Leeds full debut

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on November 22, 2020. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON / 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 MOLLY DARLINGTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Leeds: Nullifying vital midfield trio key to success

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal is challenged by Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leeds: Who replaces Thomas Partey?

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 01: Tiago Tomas of Sporting CP during the Liga NOS match between Sporting CP and SL Benfica at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 01, 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Arsenal closing in on £20m signing of Sporting striker Tiago Tomas

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 26, 2021 in Southampton, 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 Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal News – The week in Nicolas Pepe

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) greets Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 19, 2020. (Photo by Will Oliver / 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 WILL OLIVER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s unwillingness to look down the leagues has cost them millions