Tag: Arsenal

Ruud Gullit Questions Chelsea Using Liam Delap Out Wide in Semi-Final Loss

Liam Delap
January 2026

Gullit said Delap looked unhappy and ineffective playing right wing, and argued Chelsea lacked creativity in a cautious approach that ended with a 4-2 aggregate exit. Rosenior set up to control the psychological momentum and avoid early concession, using Delap for long-ball outlets, then introducing Palmer and Estêvão later. Gullit said the team only became braver after those subs, partly because Arsenal dropped off.

Fans Criticise Erling Haaland Despite Manchester City Reaching Carabao Cup Final

Erling Haaland
January 2026

City beat Newcastle comfortably to reach the final vs Arsenal, but some fans targeted Haaland after he started on the bench and remains on a poor scoring run (one goal in eight games). City protected a 2-0 first-leg advantage, then extended the tie with a Marmoush brace and a Reijnders goal. Haaland came on in the second half but did not score.

Martin Odegaard Misses Chelsea Clash After Late Knock

Martin Ødegaard
January 2026

Odegaard was a surprise omission from Arsenal’s squad against Chelsea and was not even on the bench. Arteta said he had picked up an untimely knock before kickoff, forcing a reshuffle. Eze started in the No.10 role, with Arsenal opting not to risk Odegaard after the late issue emerged.

Paul Merson Slams Chelsea After Semi-Final Exit at Arsenal

Paul Merson
January 2026


Merson tore into Chelsea’s display after they lost 1-0 at the Emirates and went out 4-2 on aggregate, saying they “never had a go” and exited “with a whimper.” Havertz scored late to settle the tie. Chelsea created little, tested Kepa rarely, and posted modest chance creation (0.68 xG cited). Merson argued they should have taken risks to chase the final rather than drifting through the game.

Bukayo Saka Given Tentative Return Window After Warm-Up Injury

Bukayo Saka
January 2026

Saka pulled out of Arsenal’s starting XI after picking up a groin issue in the warm-up at Elland Road. He is expected to miss the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, but Arsenal believe the injury is not serious and he could return soon. Arteta said Saka felt a niggle in the warm-up, improved the next day, and Arsenal will monitor how he responds before deciding if he can feature “tomorrow or the weekend.”

Arteta Confirms Saka Hip Injury in Warm-Up, Arsenal Cruise Past Leeds

Bukayo Saka
January 2026

Saturday; injury in pre-match warm-up; next games vs Chelsea and Sunderland next week
What: Saka withdrew after a hip injury in the warm-up and was replaced in the XI by Madueke as Arsenal won 4-0 at Elland Road. Arsenal scored through Zubimendi, a Darlow own goal from a Madueke corner, then added goals from Gyokeres and Jesus. The win ended a three-game winless league run and restored a seven-point lead over Manchester City and Aston Villa, though both have a game in hand.

Arsenal Ditch Flight to Leeds Due to Heavy Fog, Travel by Coach Instead

Arsenal
January 2026

Arsenal chose not to fly to Yorkshire because of heavy fog and instead traveled by coach. Concerns centered on Leeds Bradford Airport’s exposure and poor-visibility risk; Arsenal took the longer M1 road trip and dealt with normal traffic delays.

Chelsea and Raheem Sterling Part Ways by Mutual Agreement

Raheem Sterling
January 2026

Chelsea confirmed Sterling has left the club by mutual agreement and will look for a new club in January after not featuring this season. He fell out of favour, was placed in the “bomb squad” under Maresca, then loaned to Arsenal in 2024-25 with little impact and returned in summer before an exit was agreed; Rosenior avoided detailing his situation publicly.

Patrick Dorgu Hamstring Injury Set to Sideline United Winger About 10 Weeks

Patrick Dorgu
January 2026

Dorgu is reported to have a significant hamstring injury and could miss roughly 10 weeks, a major blow after scoring against Arsenal and thriving under Carrick. Carrick initially suggested it might be cramp, but follow-up checks indicate muscular damage. The report emphasizes his role change from wing-back to left-winger in a 4-2-3-1 and his direct impact in wins over City and Arsenal.

KSI Calls Saka Arsenal’s Key Man and Defends Gyokeres Role Despite Goals Dip

Bukayo Saka
January 2026

KSI said Saka is Arsenal’s most important player and argued Gyokeres still improves the team despite modest scoring numbers since his move. He claimed Gyokeres functions as a “magnet” that draws defenders and creates space for Saka, Trossard, and Odegaard, so Arsenal look better with him on the pitch.

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