Arsenal FC updates

Piero Hincapie is out of Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final at Southampton but Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber are in contention to return, Mikel Arteta has said.

Hincapie came off with a hamstring injury 77 minutes into Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with Morocco on March 27, and subsequently withdrew from the national squad ahead of their friendly against the Netherlands.

Arteta did not provide a possible timeframe on when the left-back, who has started five of the last six Arsenal matches, will return.

🚨🎙️ | Bukayo Saka:

🗣️ “I dream of that day when I will lift the Premier League trophy as a champion.

🗣️ It’s something I truly want and not with any other team, but with Arsenal F.C..” 🔴⚪️🏆

Who is gonna tell him?

🚨🗣️ Mikel Arteta:
“I motivate my players through a highly individualised approach. It starts with clearly communicating the vision of what we aim to become, and embedding that through culture and the emotional connection we build on a daily basis.

With each player, the approach differs — everyone processes and responds in their own way. The real challenge lies in recognising those differences and providing each individual with what they need to remain motivated and perform at their best.”

🚨🎙️ | Ian Wright on Mikel Arteta:

🗣️ “One day, I had a conversation with Arteta in the tunnel — it was in 2025, just after finishing second again.

🗣️ He told me something I’ll never forget:
‘I’ve noted every mistake, I’ve made every mistake, I’ve seen every mistake… but I believe I’ve learned from every single one of them.’

🗣️ You could see the sadness on his face when he said it.

🗣️ That moment makes me believe — he will cross the line and win the league this season .” 🔴⚪️🔥

Arsenal Transfer Update

Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke have assured Mikel Arteta of their full financial backing ahead of the summer transfer window.

The hierarchy is prepared to support the manager with any key signings he identifies as the club aims to build long-term dominance in the Premier League.

Leading Arsenal to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table 🔝

A flawless March for Mikel Arteta sees him crowned Premier League Manager of the Month 👏

🎙Gabriel Jesus speaks about Max Dowman.......

🗣 "Max is still 16. He started with us 15. I told you before. When I was 15, I was playing in the streets. I didn't make it yet. It's crazy.

"So at 15, you are playing Champions League, Premier League, it's crazy. And I ask him after the game, he scored, I say, 'how was school today?' Because it was Sunday, and then Monday I say, 'how was school today?'

"And he was like, 'no, I'm going later.' I say, 'oh, okay. '

"Because in Brazil, if this happens, it's impossible to go to school. It's impossible.

"The people, the fans, yeah. It's impossible. So he's very good, Max, very good. And he's there. He's there, definitely. He's there."

🗣️| Gabriel Jesus: “I'm a big fan of Bukayo Saka’s personality because this guy is so humble. And he's strong, but so humble. Today in football it's not something that is easy, to see someone that comes from academy and then being so big in the club or in the team or in football, and then he has stayed the same.”

Viktor Gyökeres's dad, Stefan Gyökeres, was speaking after the win against Poland.......

🗣“It’s complete madness and on top of that it’s him scoring the decisive goal.

“First, he took down Ukraine [with a hat trick], along with the team, and now he can do it. It’s so epic. He’s always been dangerous in front of goal, but this is scary.”

🗣️ Mikel Arteta: "Set pieces are CRUCIAL for my team. We practice set-piece plays a lot."

"These days, set-piece plays are one of the most important factors in winning games... 33% of ALL goals in football are now scored from set pieces, whether you score them or concede them."

"If you want to compete for every title, you have to master set-piece plays."

🚨List of Arsenal players who have withdrawn from international duty due to “injury”

-Noni Madueke
-Bukayo Saka
-Declan Rice
-William Saliba
-Gabriel Magalhães
-Leandro Trossard
-Jurriën Timber
-Martin Ødegaard
-Eberechi Eze
-Piero Hincapie
- Martin Zubimendi