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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Arsenal Q&A - transfer special: YOUR questions answered - what's really going on with Martin Zubimendi? Will Arsenal sign Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, or both? And is Thomas Partey heading for the exit?
Arsenal's transfer needs are glaring - a striker to put the ball in the back of the net. A misfiring attack, and a lack of investment in it since Leandro Trossard joined two and a half years ago - Kai Havertz arrived six months later but was initially signed as a midfielder - ended up costing Arsenal last season.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The ultimate utility player: every manager's dream
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Despite spring-like temperatures, the atmosphere was boiling at London's Emirates Stadium. In April 2024, Arsenal and Bayern were battling for a spot in the Champions League semi-finals. Serge Gnabry responded in the first leg just minutes after Arsenal's early lead with the equalizer. Harry Kane shone ten minutes before halftime in his specialty, converting a penalty to give Munich a 2-1 lead. You could feel the hope of the roughly 60,000 Gunners fans for the Champions League trophy slipping away with every passing moment. But in the 66th minute, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta finally played his ace: he brought on Leandro Trossard. He needed barely ten minutes before scoring the equalizer, keeping Arsenal's semi-final hopes alive with a low, unstoppable first-time finish. A goal that kept Arsenal in the race at the final whistle of the first leg, but ultimately wasn't enough. In the second leg, Kimmich destroyed all of the Gunners' trophy dreams—and Trossard's as well—with his 1-0 goal for Bayern in the 63rd minute. 'Same old story,' you might say—about both Arsenal and Leandro Trossard, who has often scored important goals in his career that, in the end, still weren't enough for greater success. By now it's clear: after this season, he (once again) ends up empty-handed. In the FA Cup, the Londoners were knocked out in the third round by Man United, they couldn't capitalize on Man City's weakness in the league, and in the Champions League, they made it as far as the semi-finals this time, but once again, it ended prematurely. Typical Arsenal, but somehow also typical Trossard. He's one of those players who, despite their outstanding playing style and talent, have (so far) never managed to win a major title in their career. He is, without a doubt, an exceptional player. Sometimes with his own goals at the perfect moment, but often as a provider or with the golden penultimate pass. His disciplined and anticipatory, yet creative and flexible style of play is something many coaches desire in their system—including Mikel Arteta at his current club, Arsenal FC. Trossard fits into his team like a glove. 📸 JASPER JACOBS Arteta brought him in 2023 for 27 million euros from Brighton & Hove Albion, where he had scored 25 goals in 116 games. Trossard's big breakthrough came in the 2018/2019 season at KRC Genk. There, he scored 14 league goals and played a key role in winning the Belgian championship before moving to the Seagulls in England. But why did the attacker catch Arteta's eye? Above all, because of his sense of space, pace, and timing, which often allows him to make the right decision in the final third, and because of his tactical flexibility. Whether on the left wing, as a false nine, additional number ten, or right winger—Trossard is worth his weight in gold in almost every attacking position. He's not a spectacular solo artist, but rather someone who is the key to many systems, where efficiency always comes before ego, who can read and understand games, and who seems irreplaceable even in pressing against the ball. With already six goals as a substitute for Arsenal, he is also the most effective super-sub in the Gunners' Premier League history. He is often the decisive man on the pitch without standing in the spotlight, and somehow it fits his character that—despite his outstanding quality—his trophy cabinet continues to gather dust. In a way, he and his teams seem to have found each other. Arsenal have been waiting five years for their next major title, and haven't celebrated a league championship in over 20 years. And how well his national team, Belgium—the 'eternal dark horse'—does at major tournaments is also well known. 📸 Justin Setterfield - 2025 Getty Images Will the now 30-year-old ever get as close to a major title again as he did this season as runner-up and Champions League semi-finalist? Let's put it this way: top super-subs like Trossard are known to strike late. Maybe that applies to his career as well? It's certainly possible. He is reportedly close to extending his contract with the Gunners, who should continue to be in the running for the big trophies in the coming years. If you keep getting so close, surely it has to work out with a major title at some point, right? You'd wish it for Trossard. So that not only his coach's tactical dreams, but finally his own longing for success, can come true. 📸 THIBAUD MORITZ - AFP or licensors
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fantasy Premier League final-day Q&A with expert Pras - send us your questions
Update: Date: 16:21 BST Title: Fancy a differential? Leandro Trossard Content: FPL Q&A with Pras Thomas WoodsBBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th Leandro Trossard, Arsenal, £6.7m - Southampton (a) Some sort of attacking Arsenal asset feels like a must against woeful Southampton. But predicting how the Gunners approach the game, with second place effectively wrapped up, is tough. Trossard has been Arsenal's top-scoring attacking asset this season and he has started the past seven games, with five returns. The Belgian also has four double-digit returns this season and you are looking for that kind of explosiveness for a one-week punt. Update: Date: 16:19 BST Title: Poll: Who is your captain for the final day? Content: Ben RamsdaleBBC Sport A reminder for those that haven't seen - we have a poll running at the top of this page asking who your captain is for this week. Mohamed Salah currently leads the way by a big margin with 40% of the votes. My own personal (C) is hovering over Erling Haaland at the moment but just 4% are going with the City man so far. Update: Date: 16:17 BST Title: Marmoush, Murphy or Digne alternatives? Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Anon: I'm 14 points clear of second in my mini league. We have pretty similar teams. He has double city defence and Wissa being the major differences. I have two free transfers and 1.7m in the bank. I feel like I don't need to take risks, but also don't want to play it to safe just for him to take a gamble and it to pay off against me. Any advice? Team looks fantastic. What a great position to be in with two free transfers. I think the areas where you could do something are Marmoush, Murphy or Digne. There are nice alternatives in all those slots, 2 of Kerkez, Bowen or Evanilson should be a good use of two free transfers. Update: Date: 16:14 BST Title: 'Your best differential is Haaland and I would suggest to double down and captain him' Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Anon: I'm second in my mini league. Brought in Haaland and Palmer these last two weeks to try to gain ground, backfired badly and now 40 points back thanks to Villa, Palace and Bowen. Any suggestions for a last day miracle? How many hits do I want to be taking here to get differentials? Unlucky on the City picks so far. I wouldn't suggest any hits. It's very hard to make up those points in just one gameweek. Your best differential is Haaland and I would suggest to double down and captain him if chasing. As for transfers, consider Kevin De Bruyne to someone like Saka or Bowen. Update: Date: 16:10 BST Title: Fancy a differential? Jacob Murphy Content: FPL Q&A with Pras Thomas WoodsBBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th Jacob Murphy, Newcastle, £5.2m - Everton (h) Since gameweek 14, Murphy has started every game for Newcastle and in that time only Mohamed Salah (77) has more points than his 76 at home. Murphy has five goals and six assists in that spell and, in a must-win game against Everton, you would hope he will be back on the right wing in a 4-4-2. That's where he has been most productive - and even more so if Alexander Isak is fit. Update: Date: 16:08 BST Title: 'You need to bring in and captain a player the top 2 won't own' Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Harry: I'm 33 points behind first place an 14 points behind second place. Need a big differential but only 1 free transfer with £3.9 in the bank. Who should I buy? Hi Harry, the answer needs a bit more context. You need to bring in and captain a player the top 2 won't own. For ultra differential captaincy Evanilson, Saka or Welbeck are all good choices. Update: Date: 16:07 BST Title: Post Content: Ben RamsdaleBBC Sport Phwoarrrr! Can anyone beat that from Anon? That is going down to the wire - or should I say FPL Wire? You're welcome, Pras! Update: Date: 16:05 BST Title: A far more interesting title race Content: FPL Q&A with Pras Have you seen a tighter title race than my work one? Anon Update: Date: 16:04 BST Title: 'If your goal is overall rank then Evanilson or Saka' Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Paul: I have 1 transfer this week to bring in a player with a high points ceiling. Who would you recommend out of Bowen, Saka, Isak and Evanilson? Hi Paul. It really depends on your goals. If you are catching a mini-league rival then get any of the four they they don't own. If leading the league then get the popular pick like Bowen. If your goal is overall rank then Evanilson or Saka will be the low owned choices. Update: Date: 16:02 BST Title: 'I generally think hits this late is unwise' Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Andy: Hi Pras, I hope you're well. I have a problem that must be really common but I haven't heard any FPL content specialists discuss I'm 2nd in my mini league and would love to beat my nemesis in 1st. He hasn't put a foot wrong for the past few weeks and has slowly edged 51 points ahead. I'm tempted to take a 16 point hit to effectively build a free hit team of differentials to him. Bringing in Burn, Trossard (not Saka as he's too obvious), Gordon, Semenyo and Evanilson. A 16pt hit to replace good assets seems crazy but I can't think of any other way to catch him. It's a proper Hail Mary punt. What do you think? Is it madness? If so, what's the best strategy to overhaul a big points deficit? Hi Andy! While the free hit with hits sounds really fun, I am afraid it doesn't equal more points. I generally think hits this late is unwise. Use your free transfer to pick an ultra differential and hope the other players in your team all decide to smash it this week. It's the only way to close the gap, in my opinion. Update: Date: 16:00 BST Title: Why captain Mbeumo? Content: FPL Q&A with Pras Thomas WoodsBBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th Bryan Mbeumo (captain), Brentford, £8.2m - Wolves (a) Mbeumo has six returns in his past five games and would have hauled more if not for a rare penalty miss last week. He takes on a Wolves side who have conceded seven goals in the previous three games. At this point, Mbeumo might be the most obvious FPL pick. He's been involved in 43% of his side's goals, so feels about as nailed on as you can be for at least some sort of return on Sunday. Update: Date: 15:57 BST Title: BBC Sport's team of the week Content: FPL Q&A with Pras Thomas WoodsBBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th Right, what do you need from your Fantasy Premier League team on the final day? If you're in a close title race in your mini-league - especially if you are chasing a rival - then this is the dream scenario. There's no clear-cut captain and that means taking a punt on someone other than Mohamed Salah could be massively rewarded. Check out BBC Sport's team of the week for a few ideas on one-week punts and captain choice. Update: Date: 15:55 BST Title: Exciting midfielder pick and bench Rogers? Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast James: I got into the top 100k for the first time last week, 75k currently and determined to stay there! In most weeks I would roll but need to do something with my free transfer, am I better to go for a more exciting midfielder pick and bench Rogers (Semenyo or Gordon as options) or bench Ruben and go for a defender (White, Kerkez or Schar)? Love to you know what you would advise. Well done on a great rank and season. Team looks in great shape. I would suggest to do the Sarr transfer for a midfielder (I like Gordon). This also gives you a little bit of security in case Isak misses out. I think the defence looks fine. Good luck! Update: Date: 15:52 BST Title: 'Hail Mary's of all Hail Mary's for me would be Welbeck' Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Mike: I'm chasing big time - 14 points back going into Sunday. Please suggest a Hail Mary to top all Hail Marys! Thank you The Hail Mary's of all Hail Mary's for me would be Welbeck (c). With Joao Pedro absent, he will lead the line and be on penalties. Brighton have all the motivation to secure the eighth place for any chance of European football next season. Who better to face in the final game week than a team who have been partying after a massive trophy lift. Update: Date: 15:50 BST Title: Who to captain? Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Tom: The Beto captain gamble didn't pay off last GW so I have swapped him and Isak out for Evanilson and Watkins. Now the question is who do I captain? I like both Jarrod Bowen and Mohamed Salah this week for captaincy. See my reasons for Salah below. If you are really chasing then I don't mind Evanilson captain either! Update: Date: 15:49 BST Title: Post Content: Ben RamsdaleBBC Sport Question time! Not the TV show. Plenty have been coming in already so we better not waste anymore time. Pras is typing away frantically as we speak. I can't see him - but I know he is. Update: Date: 15:46 BST Title: My ideal gameweek 38 Free Hit team Content: PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast Milos Kerkez is possibly the most appealing defensive option this week. The left-back is joint-top among Bournemouth players for chances created over the last six gameweeks. They are at home to a Leicester City side who, while improving of late, have still lost five of their last seven away matches to nil. Jamie Vardy has said his goodbyes and thus won't be wiping out any clean sheets, either. Jarrod Bowen has 44 points in his past five matches, thanks to four goals and two assists. He is the man in form, and he now takes on a very open Ipswich team who will want to put on a show for their fans to cap off their premier league stint. Bowen has the highest goal involvement % of all players in the league – there is no one more talismanic than him this season. Despite only showing flashes of form recently the opportunity for buying Antony Gordon is certainly clear to see. James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite are out for Everton – a team that bid an emotional goodbye to the Goodison last week and will bring little to no motivation into the final gameweek. With Trippier and Isak doubtful, Gordon could well take most set pieces and penalties. Newcastle have to win to secure a champions league place too, so all the ingredients are in place for a Gordon final day haul. With potential European hangover for Spurs, Brighton and Hove Albion attackers could easily haul. Indeed, over the last six Gameweeks, Spurs are both among the worst four teams for big chances conceded. With Joao Pedro seemingly out of favour, Danny Welbeck should not only lead the line, but also take penalties. Update: Date: 15:44 BST Title: Get Involved Content: WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Unfortunately I started my league on gameweek 4 because I was on holiday and FPL wouldn't work there. Now I have managed to reach 2nd place with 10 points separating me and 1st place. This is going down to the wire I need that free burger meal from the person in 19th. Anon Update: Date: 15:42 BST Title: My team for the final day Content: FPL Q&A with Pras PrasFPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast I am ranked 2.6k going into the final gameweek. I have one free transfer and £2m in the bank. I am looking to use it on Kevin de Bruyne. I like the look of Saka as a differential against Southampton. As an alternative, Bowen who has become a real talisman under Potter, could also be an option. Should we hear that Isak is out of the Everton, then I could even be tempted to buy Evanilson or Welbeck, both of whom have a terrific match up this week. Captaincy - I think Liverpool vs Palace has all the makings to be a high scoring affair. Often two teams meeting each other with no motivations can turn into a goal-fest. Salah is still chasing a couple of returns to break the goal + assists record so I very much expect him to play and do well. I will be captaining the Egyptian, despite the dip in recent form. Update: Date: 15:40 BST Title: Meet our expert - Pras Content: FPL Q&A with Pras Pras is an FPL veteran, having finished in the top 100k in each of the last 12 seasons, boasting four top-10k finishes and eight top-25k finishes. Pras is the co-host of the popular The FPL Wire podcast, and the Deadline Dilemmas video series on Fantasy Football Scout. Pras is a panellist for the Premier League and regularly appears on The FPL Show and the Official FPL 'Off the Bench' Podcast. He has had several guest appearances on the Sky Sports FPL Show. Pras also is a partner and lead host of Solio Analytics, a data and analytics focused platform.
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Arsenal transfers: Futures of Martinelli and Trossard may prove key to summer plans
For all the talk of Arsenal's need for a No 9, other areas of the front line may come into focus during the transfer window. Arsenal want to add to their wide options. Their interest in Athletic Club's Nico Williams is longstanding and well-known but Arsenal are also monitoring alternatives abroad and within the Premier League, including Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund. Advertisement Securing a new winger will not be straightforward. Significant signings are already expected in centre-forward, holding midfield, goalkeeper and perhaps even defence. If Arsenal are to add multiple attackers, a sale may be required. That has led to some speculation over the futures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, valuable assets who could strengthen Arsenal's budget during the window. For the time being, both remain part of Mikel Arteta's plans. As part of his first few months in the job, sporting director Andrea Berta has held talks with the representatives of virtually every Arsenal squad member, including Martinelli and Trossard. The message to Martinelli has been that Arsenal intend to keep their best players, and count the Brazilian among them. Although his contract technically expires in 2027, Arsenal hold an option for an additional year and do not consider the situation urgent. No significant talks have been held over an extension. This being football, though, things could change. If a huge offer arrives — one that is also attractive to Martinelli — plans could shift. That will not be easy to come by. The group of elite clubs he would be prepared to join is relatively small and considering he effectively has three years left on his deal, Arsenal value Martinelli above £50million ($67m). Martinelli moved to Arsenal at 18 from Ituano in Brazil. He feels a special connection to the Premier League club, not something he could easily to replicate. 'This is my home,' he said in April. 'I love to be here. I love the club.' The Brazil international has no designs on moving. Trossard's situation is slightly different, simply because he's at a different stage in his career. The Belgium international is 30 and will be aware that his next big contract could be his last at the elite level. Advertisement His representatives have been engaged in talks with Berta over his contract, which is set to run until 2027. Those conversations, however, do not centre on an extension but on an uplift in salary. Arsenal have recognised for some time that Trossard's contract does not reflect his standing within the squad, and are now engaged in negotiations to put that right. If an agreement can be struck, it could be an ideal outcome for Arteta and Arsenal, enabling them to keep a player who has shown he can be a potential difference-maker, without necessarily committing to an extended contract. As with Martinelli, an attractive offer from elsewhere could change things. Trossard has previously fielded interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, but also has admirers among Europe's biggest leagues. If one of those submitted an appropriate offer, Trossard's age and contract situation mean club and player would have to consider it. There are other wide players at Arsenal whose futures appear clearer. It is expected Raheem Sterling will return to Chelsea when his loan deal expires in a few weeks. Two hamstring injuries, one in each leg, severely limited Reiss Nelson's opportunities to make a prolonged impact during his loan at Fulham. He will again be permitted to explore opportunities to leave the club but as was the case last summer, Arsenal would prefer a permanent deal. As an academy player, selling Nelson would be booked as pure profit under the Premier League's financial rules, which would increase Arsenal's flexibility in the market. Marquinhos, 22, is on loan with Cruzeiro until December. The Brazilian side are keen to renegotiate the terms of his loan to allow him to play more games without triggering a purchase option. Another factor to consider in Arsenal's pursuit of a winger is the future of Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal are talking to the 18-year-old about a new contract, and a clear pathway to regular first-team minutes is a key consideration. Nwaneri exhibited a clear ability to play on the right flank during Bukayo Saka's absence. Do Arsenal see him continuing there, or are they prepared to shift him inside to his more natural role as a No 8? There is no debate about Arsenal's need to add a striker. The composition of the rest of their attack, however, remains uncertain. Martinelli and Trossard continue to hold an important place in Arteta's pencilled plans. The market will dictate whether that is still the case come August.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Southampton FC vs. Arsenal FC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Southampton FC vs. Arsenal FC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/25/2025 Arsenal FC brings the No. 1 defensive squad in the Premier League (33 goals conceded) into a away match against the worst offensive team, Southampton FC (25 goals scored), on Sunday, May 25. You can stream the match on Fubo. Arsenal picked up a victory in its most recent game by a score of 1-0 over Newcastle United at home on May 18. Newcastle lost despite outshooting Arsenal 11 to 10. Southampton lost on the road 2-0 to Everton FC in its last game on May 18. Everton FC outshot Southampton 11 to six. How to watch Southampton FC vs. Arsenal FC When: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET Where: St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England Live Stream: Fubo Watch live sports and more without cable on FuboTV. Click here for a free trial. Arsenal key players Bukayo Saka has six goals and 11 assists, a key contributor for Arsenal. Leandro Trossard is another important player for Arsenal, with nine goals and six assists. Kai Havertz has provided nine goals and three assists. With eight goals and four assists, Gabriel Martinelli is producing, too. Southampton key players With two goals and four assists, Mateus Fernandes is a key contributor for Southampton. With four goals and one assist, Paul Onuachu is another key player for Southampton. Adam Armstrong has two goals (on 22 shots, 0.6 per game) and two assists. Joe Aribo has scored three goals but has no assists. To watch live sports and more without cable, head to FuboTV. Click here for a free trial. Arsenal vs. Southampton match breakdown
