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Transfer: Arsenal weigh up record move for Victor Osimhen
Arsenal are actively exploring a potential club-record move for Victor Osimhen as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of…
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UCL: Lookman fit for Atletico ahead of Arsenal clash
Ademola Lookman is expected to be available for Atletico Madrid ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Arsenal,…
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EPL: Arsenal go top after Eze downs Newcastle
Arsenal returned to the summit of the Premier League after a narrow win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.…
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Manchester City vs Arsenal: Premier League explains Gabriel decision after Haaland clash
The Premier League has clarified why Gabriel Magalhães was not sent off during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, following…
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Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal: Haaland fires City closer to Premier League title
Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal as Manchester City reduced the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to three points…
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Alex Manninger: Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper killed in car accident aged 48
Alex Manninger, a former Arsenal goalkeeper, died at the age of 48 after his car was hit by a train.…
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Arsenal edge Sporting to reach Champions League semi-finals
Arsenal booked their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a tense 0-0 draw against Sporting CP…
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Man City fan reveals secret message inside Arsenal water bottle after viral moment
A Manchester City supporter who went viral for drinking from an Arsenal water bottle has revealed he secretly wrote a…
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Transfer: Gabriel Jesus hints at Arsenal exit, admits Palmeiras admiration
Gabriel Jesus has cast doubt over his future at Arsenal, admitting he is open to a return to Brazil amid…
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Rooney: Man City hold mental advantage over Arsenal in Premier League title race
Wayne Rooney has delivered a blunt assessment of the Premier League title run-in, stating that Manchester City possess a clear…
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Arteta told he risks sacking if Arsenal bottle fourth Premier League attempt
Arsenal face fresh criticism over their title credentials after former winger Anders Limpar raised concerns about the squad’s mentality and…
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EPL: Arsenal stumble as Bournemouth dent title charge
Arsenal suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to AFC Bournemouth, handing a boost to Manchester City in the Premier League…
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Transfer: Arsenal line up Gordon summer swoop
Arsenal are exploring a potential summer move for Anthony Gordon as part of efforts to strengthen their frontline ahead of…
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UCL: Gyokeres told he was ‘barely visible’ during Sporting vs Arsenal clash
Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating return to Lisbon as Arsenal squeezed out a 1-0 win over Sporting CP in their…
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UCL: Kai Havertz seals late Arsenal win in Lisbon
Kai Havertz struck in stoppage time to hand Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of…
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UCL: Arteta calls for calm as Arsenal face tough Sporting test
Mikel Arteta has called for calm within his squad as Arsenal prepare for a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash…
![UCL: Gyokeres told he was 'barely visible' during Sporting vs Arsenal clash Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating return to Lisbon as Arsenal squeezed out a 1-0 win over Sporting CP in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with the striker coming under heavy criticism from the Portuguese media. The Swedish forward, who previously starred for Sporting, was largely ineffective throughout the encounter at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Despite a strong reception from home supporters, his performance failed to match expectations. Local outlet A Bola summed up his performance bluntly, stating: “The striker celebrates with a mask, [but] seemed masked: he was barely visible.” Other publications echoed similar sentiments, with O Jogo noting that Sporting “stifled” their former talisman, while Público described him as “largely absent from the game.” Gyokeres, who scored 97 goals in 102 appearances during his time in Portugal, managed just 17 touches and struggled to impose himself against a defence that appeared well-drilled in neutralising his strengths. Numbers speak to a difficult outing Statistically, his performance showed lack of impact. His only notable involvement came in the build-up to a disallowed goal for Martin Zubimendi, where he was flagged offside. A late effort on goal, comfortably handled by Rui Silva, summed up an underwhelming night for the forward, who was unable to replicate his usual clinical edge that led Arsenal to invest heavily in his signing. Substitutes changed the game With Gyokeres struggling to influence play, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta turned to his bench for inspiration. The introduction of Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz proved decisive. Havertz eventually delivered the breakthrough with a stoppage-time winner, sealing a narrow advantage for the Premier League side ahead of the second leg in London.](https://www.gistreel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/InShot_20260408_124324008-390x220.jpg)
