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.
Patrick Vieira
January 2026
Vieira said Arsenal showed questionable mental strength and lacked leaders in a damaging 3-2 home loss to Manchester United, also criticising Saka and Trossard for not creating enough danger. Arsenal’s January league form included a win over Bournemouth then draws with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest before losing to United. Vieira said the team needs someone to lift spirit, increase energy, and take more risks to match their quality.
Eberechi Eze
January 2026
Mikel Arteta has challenged Eberechi Eze after leaving him out in recent league matches despite his strong early-season impact following a £60m move from Crystal Palace. Eze has not played in Arsenal’s last three Premier League games. Arteta said he manages minutes based on physical and emotional state, pointing to Eze playing more football than ever at this stage of a season. With Trossard and Odegaard preferred recently, Eze must raise certain elements to force his way back in.
Arsenal
November 2025
Arsenal are prepared to consider offers for Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri and Ben White as they look to balance accounts and manage squad size after major outlay on Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Martin Zubimendi helped power them to the top of the Premier League. Martinelli has lost his starting role to Leandro Trossard and may attract Saudi bids, while Jesus is recovering from an ACL injury and has slipped behind Kai Havertz and Gyokeres in the pecking order. Nwaneri could leave on loan for regular minutes and the club are open to serious proposals for White.
Arsenal
November 2025
Sunderland led through Dan Ballard, before Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flipped it for Arsenal. In stoppage time, a flicked long throw fell to Brian Brobbey, who contorted mid-air to score a bicycle kick and seal a dramatic point. Regis Le Bris revealed a subtle tweak to disrupt Arsenal’s restart patterns and long throws. Arsenal eventually pinned Sunderland back, but poor set-piece clearance on 90+4’ proved costly. The hosts matched intensity throughout, turning limited territory into key dead-ball moments.
Arsenal
October 2025
Leandro Trossard’s hour-mark finish delivered a 1–0 away win, but Gyökeres’ scoreless run extended to seven club matches (nine including Sweden). Arsenal managed phases yet lacked a cutting edge from their No. 9. Gabriel redirected a Saka corner for Trossard to finish past Bernd Leno. Gyökeres had three attempts, worked aggressively off-ball, and drew praise from Mikel Arteta for his mentality and team value, with staff confident finishing variance normalises.
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
August 2025
Arsenal midfielder Leandro Trossard is signing an improved deal to end speculation over his future. Despite new arrivals Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, Mikel Arteta has pushed to retain the Belgium international as one of Arsenal’s most versatile attacking options. Trossard’s contract length remains unchanged but his salary has increased. Though benched in Arsenal’s opener against Manchester United, his record of 28 goals in 124 games underscores his importance. Arteta values his adaptability across positions as Arsenal pursue another title challenge.
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
Ongoing (May 2025)
Arsenal have begun negotiations with Trossard over a new deal that would run until 2029, despite having a one-year extension clause in his current contract, which expires in 2026.
The Belgian winger, who has made 27 Premier League starts this season, has impressed since joining from Brighton and is seen as a key rotation option in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal vs Everton
Saturday, April 5
Everton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park, severely denting the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for Arsenal, but Iliman Ndiaye equalised from the spot early in the second half.
A sloppy header led to Sterling assisting Trossard for the opener. But Arsenal’s momentum collapsed after Myles Lewis-Skelly conceded a penalty, which Ndiaye converted. The result leaves Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool, who now have a game in hand.