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Speaking on his YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand has been discussing Emile Smith Rowe and his recent fall down the pecking order at Arsenal.

After all, too much pressure on his young shoulders could halt his development. Ferdinand was picking his Young Player of the Year for the Premier League, and he says that Smith Rowe can count himself a little unlucky to not be up for this award due to the fact he’s not been playing so much football as of late. The midfielder was a key player for the Gunners at the beginning of the season, but the emergence of Gabriel Martinelli has seen Smith Rowe drop into a more rotational role.

It's been a cagey start at the London stadium, where West Ham and Arsenal are level as they look to tighten their grip on the European places.

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West Ham vs Arsenal is a London derby with plenty on the line for the Gunners on Sunday, as they need to keep the pressure on Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta’s side will likely have to beat West Ham and Leeds before that to make sure of an advantage over Spurs heading into the NLD and their young attacking talents have done the business in recent weeks. All is not lost but they have clearly prioritized the Europa League in recent weeks, hence their run of one win in their last five Premier League games. Arsenal have won their last two games to push themselves into fourth place and they have the edge over north London rivals Tottenham heading into the huge NLD derby on May 12.

The Gunners won the reverse fixture 2-0 in mid-December. Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe scored for Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal were a man up from the ...

Takehiro Tomiyasu returns to the lineup for the Gunners. The Hammers trail Manchester United by three points, with a game in hand, for 6th place. Lacazette missed the ensuing penalty, however. It was a controversial penalty and yellow card award, probably a foul, definitely not the type of call you could overturn on VAR once it had been made. It’s relatively simple for the Gunners — win out, finish in a Champions League place. Arsenal travel across London to face West Ham today in a tough test with implications for the European places.

Goals from both centre-halves gave us a battling, huge victory in the chase for Champions League qualification. Rob Holding's first-ever Premier League goal ...

The striker shifted it past Kurt Zouma, onto his right foot, but placed his shot just wide from 20 yards. As the game entered the final 20 minutes we had a glorious chance to score the third. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Eddie Nketiah had earned a corner after a run and shot that Lukasz Fabianski got down well to turn wide. Shortly afterwards we retook the lead. Another inswinging corner caused problems, the ball was half cleared to Gabriel Martinelli and he crossed for compatriot Gabriel to head in from close range.

Mikel Arteta's side were far from their best at West Ham but they showed signs of growing up at the London Stadium.

All the same Arsenal still found a way here, taking advantage of West Ham’s lack of height through set-piece goals from Holding and Gabriel Magalhães. And to give him his due Tavares was still surging at the end, winning a crucial header in his area before starting a counterattack. He was hooked during the first half against Nottingham Forest in January, substituted early against Crystal Palace last month and was very fortunate only to give away one penalty against Manchester United last weekend, while against West Ham he spent large portions of the game simply knocking easy passes straight out of play, needlessly putting his team under pressure. Is he soon to be found hiding in a laundry basket on a big Champions League night at the Emirates? There is certainly something about Arsenal that rubs opponents up the wrong way. With Kieran Tierney out for the season, Tavares is a worry for Arteta. When Tottenham watch this game they will know where to attack Arsenal in next week’s pivotal north London derby. West Ham were repeatedly finding space down that flank, repeatedly running through the same passing sequences to send Vladimir Coufal away, and it was not much of a surprise that Tavares was caught out eventually, the Portuguese’s positioning all over the place when Jarrod Bowen cancelled out Arsenal’s lead on the stroke of half-time. Midway through the first half of an utterly forgettable London derby, Nuno Tavares picked up the ball near the halfway line and set off on an adventure.

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal regained fourth spot in the Premier League as they ground out a 2-1 victory away at West Ham United thanks to a second-half ...

“You have to find a way to win and today we won ugly. We adapted. “We showed incredible spirit.

Spurs have four huge games ahead of them in their bid to secure Champions League football for next season.

There was also the reverse fixture back in December, where Spurs took a point in a 2-2 draw. If they are to take any positives heading into the game, then Jurgen Klopp’s side may be fatigued, with Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal still to come. Speaking after the win, the Italian said: “It was a good performance against a really good team.

Having a season without European football has been impactful for Arsenal, and that freshness has them on the inside track for a top-four finish.

They will need a bigger, better squad to compete on two fronts, but this one is suddenly ticking along in the Premier League promisingly once again. While you've got a young team and you're trying to get a good enough squad together ... even last year, Arsenal were in the semifinal of the Europe League last year, we're in it this year, and it became quite a difficult season for them because of that. Takehiro Tomiyasu returned to the line-up only to later hobble off injured, while Nuno Tavares had one of those all-action afternoons in which he looks simultaneously a threat and a liability in almost every passage of play. With their next attack, Saka forced Fabianski to turn a low shot behind at his near post and from the resulting corner, Gabriel eventually scored. They have won just four of their past 14 games in all competitions as exertions at home and abroad begin to catch up with them. LONDON -- It has long felt as though Arsenal's absence from Europe this season would provide them a telling advantage at some stage, and Sunday's 2-1 win at West Ham was it.

LONDON (AP) — As you were in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. At the other end of the Premier League, though, the relegation scrap just got ...

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both posted victories as the race for fourth place in the Premier League intensified on Sunday.

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com "But the team showed huge character not to give up and to do the right things. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com From my point of view today we won ugly but I'm extremely happy."

Arsenal reclaimed a Champions League spot from rivals Tottenham with a 2-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.

45’ - GOAL! WEST HAM 1 –1 ARSENAL – Vladimir Coufal broke down the right and pulled the ball back to Bowen, who had found a pocket of space in the box. For a moment however the Arsenal keeper looked in trouble. Subs: Smith Rowe - 6, Cedric - 6, Lokonga – n/a 54’ - GOAL! WEST HAM 1 – 2 ARSENAL – Martinelli dinked in a wonderful cross towards the back post, which was headed in by Gabriel. Lukasz Fabianski got a hand to it, but the effort was too powerful to stop. Subs: Yarmolenko – n/a, Antonio - 5, Soucek - 5, Holding was also defensively solid and on the end of a number of crucial blocks in first half that denied West Ham the chance to take an early lead.

Rob Holding starred at both ends of the pitch in our 2-1 win over West Ham on Sunday, scoring his first Premier League goal to break the deadlock, ...

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. he laughed. "It would have been nice to go in one-nil, but he gave us all a shouting and telling off and we came out and looked more like a team and played how he wanted to play."

Goals from Gabriel and Rob Holding earned Arsenal a 2-1 win at the London Stadium.

Not only did this undersized West Ham team allow their visitors to score twice from dead balls, they never quite turned their own corners and free kicks into the heart in mouth moments they often become for opponents. That should have been it for Arsenal. West Ham had more pressing matters on the horizon and with seven minutes left to go in the first half it seemed that all Arteta's side needed to do was hold firm and wait until David Moyes' withdrew the big guns. Michail Antonio and Tomas Soucek entered the fray late on, Bowen and Rice completed 90 minutes ahead of the biggest games of their West Ham careers. Michail Antonio and Tomas Soucek were rested, but Jarrod Bowen and Declan Rice were retained from the side that lost 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt. The latter did as fine a job as anyone has of late in quelling Martin Odegaard. Arteta will surely not forget those nervy moments in the rush of euphoria that came with the final whistle. "The way they fought, the way they understood how they have to manage the game in certain moments, the way we defended because we didn't concede anything: it was phenomenal. We had a lot of possession, we restricted Arsenal to fewer opportunities. Nor should it go unnoticed that, Saka aside, they looked devoid of ideas from open play when the score was 1-1. Too often he was chasing long passes into the channels that were just what the home defense wanted to face. Those are the only points that count at this stage of the season. So whilst this version of Arsenal may be built on the most temporary of foundations -- two of their best performers in Mohamed Elneny and Eddie Nketiah are out of contract at the end of the season -- it is effective enough. With four games to go, none of which look like they will be easily negotiated, Mikel Arteta's side sit two points clear of Tottenham in fourth.

LONDON (AP) — As you were in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. At the other end of the Premier League, though, the relegation scrap just got ...

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Mikel Arteta was a happy man after our battling victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. Goals from our two centre backs gave us a third vital win in a row, ...

Well, mathematically everything is open so, we’re going to have to go to Leeds and win again because everybody is going to put pressure because everybody wants to play in the position that we are right now. I think I would be wasting my time because you know the players, the staff, everybody is with their phones and they all know. Those performances have been really consistent throughout the season, defending and now scoring really important goals for us, which is an add on that you hope to have in your centre defenders but it’s easy to find. Tomiyasu is just that he had been out for so long and could not continue. It’s a massive win, under very difficult circumstances because we put ourselves in real problems, especially with our decision making and in ball possessions, and the spaces we were attacking, and the timing of it and the efficiency of it. The way they fought, the way they understood how they have to manage the game in certain moments, with the way we defended, because we didn't concede anything, it was phenomenal.

Or win three and draw Spurs, qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal are two points ahead of Tottenham with the same number of remaining games and a North ...

And the lads have a chance to make it even better and give us more to celebrate with the remaining four matches. They’ve managed it with matches to spare and while fielding the youngest average starting lineup in the Premier League. They are eight points better this season over the corresponding matches from last year and have already bettered the points haul. Arsenal still have plenty to play for this season. You could look at the remaining matches and give multiple reasons why each team will or will not be motivated to put in a good performance, regardless of whether they appear to have something to play for or not. Arsenal have their sights set on a 4th place finish and a return to the Champions League. The task is straightforward - win out, qualify for the CL. Or win three and draw Spurs, qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal are two points ahead of Tottenham with the same number of remaining games and a North London Derby on May 12th. Tottenham have a significantly better goal difference (7) than Arsenal, so unless the final four matches somehow erase that, if the two sides finish tied on points, Spurs finish higher.

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From my point of view today we won ugly but I’m extremely happy.” “But the team showed huge character not to give up and to do the right things. “We are still in the relegation zone, we have the extra game but we have to go with that same spirit in every match.”

Arsenal regained fourth spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory away at West Ham United thanks to a second-half header by Brazilian defender Gabriel ...

West Ham levelled on the stroke of halftime, however, with Jarrod Bowen’s shot taking a deflection to beat Aaron Ramsdale. Gabriel ensured Arsenal remained in the driving seat for a long-awaited return to the Champions League although, with a north London derby still to come, the race is far from over. Arsenal regained fourth spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory away at West Ham United thanks to a second-half header by Brazilian defender Gabriel here today.

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka believes he is ready to captain the club again if called upon.Xhaka, 29, was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by former ...

In the hills above Drammen, a skinny youngster who would go on to sign for Real Madrid at 16 and now shines for Arsenal announced himself I was missing a coach like him, very warm and open with clear ideas and he is always behind me no matter what people were saying about me.” In the hills above Drammen, a skinny youngster who would go on to sign for Real Madrid at 16 and now shines for Arsenal announced himself

Man Utd's player care review, Edwards' Arsenal deal, Leicester land Southampton transfer chief, Newcastle's new signing, Luton trigger bonus.

Promotion to the Premier League was more a dream than a genuine opportunity and it’s why there were no specific promotion bonuses included in player’s contracts. “The head of medical went to Leipzig, the second in medical went to run Manchester City women’s football team. Who does succeed Dyche permanently has certainly entered the head of chairman Alan Pace, who is understood to have several candidates under consideration for the role. This highlights the club’s determination to review existing practices and improve the structures and quality of the club’s first-team environment before Ten Hag’s summer arrival. They travel to leaders Fulham tonight and then entertain Reading on Saturday. With Edwards’ campaign finished by injury, it was possible to step up talks and he put pen to paper last week. It is also understood that United’s current head of player care Anne Wylie has chosen to retire after 36 years at the club. “I see it as a compliment to the football club,” Mowbray said. Scheckter will conduct the audit via interviews with employees across the club, which may include players and he was present at the training ground last week. Mason has been at Ewood Park since 2014. She has run player care since 2017. Player care involves basic essentials, such as crucial support and assistance in helping with relocation, and onboarding when a new player signs, particularly from abroad, as well as advising on how to improve player buy-in and the culture of a squad.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all have four Premier League matches remaining this season and the trio of London clubs are battling it out for third ...

That trio of games comes after a meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. However, they do have the disadvantage of playing in the FA Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in the middle of their quartet of final league games. With four games left, it appears to be a three-team race for fourth place between the London trio to clinch third and fourth. And a slip-up for defending Champions League holders Chelsea could potentially affect their chances of qualifying for the competition next season.

Arsenal have tied youth-team striker Khayon Edwards down to a new long-term deal. Edwards has enjoyed a prolific season and caught the eye of many suitors.

In the hills above Drammen, a skinny youngster who would go on to sign for Real Madrid at 16 and now shines for Arsenal announced himself With Edwards’ campaign finished by injury, it was possible to step up talks and he put pen to paper last week. In the hills above Drammen, a skinny youngster who would go on to sign for Real Madrid at 16 and now shines for Arsenal announced himself

Arsenal fans heaped praise on Mohamed Elneny after the midfielder produced another dominant performance against West Ham, despite still fasting as part of ...

'The club gives me the freedom,' the midfielder said about Ramadan last month. Players usually have substantial pre-match meals and take on plenty of fluid during games. Naturally, this could have an adverse effect on footballers, who require the correct nutrients to fuel them for matches.

Gabriel is becoming an increasingly important part of Arsenal's team - in both defence and attack.

The physical side of the game has never been an issue for Gabriel, which was evident when he dominated Michail Antonio in just his second Arsenal appearance, a week on from that Fulham game in September 2020, but composure has taken longer to develop. “At the top of the table and in the fight for fourth, there are close margins. Arsenal have arguably seen the best of their defence when they have a lead to protect. For much of this season, the focus has been elsewhere. “He’s grown so much, especially as a character,” Arteta said after Sunday’s 2-1 away win over West Ham, in which Gabriel scored the second-half winner to keep Arsenal in the top four of the Premier League with four games to go. Before making his Premier League debut away to Fulham that September, he was in constant contact with Rob Holding during the warm-up.

Despite being just 23 years old, Martin Odegaard has worn the armband for Arsenal's last four Premier League matches and led the Gunners to three ...

'I know a lot of Arsenal fans were asking if they want him back, but there's not many like him and he's only going to get better. It might be one where, he's there for the future, he's a fantastic player, good type of guy as well. He's a lovely player to watch.

All the latest Arsenal news and rumours as they happen in today's live blog after the Gunners secured all three points during yesterday's Premier League ...

Speaking to Amazon Prime, via GFFN, Saliba said: “My wish is to finish the season well, to leave on a good note in case I don't come back. I don't think he will let Osimhen go for less than €100 million - minimum. Speaking of the Emirates, is it your favourite ground?

Arsenal are set to do battle with Tottenham for the final Champions League qualification place, and former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has ...

While much debate rages on over which side have the advantage, former Manchester United midfielder Carrick has claimed he would rather be in Arsenal’s position. Boss Mikel Arteta was pleased with the character his team showed: "It was a good performance against a really good team. Manager Antonio Conte claimed he was happy with the display from his side: “It was a good performance against a really good team.

However, a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League is certainly not secured, with four games still left in this season's league campaign. So with that being ...

Watford (H) - May 22 However, the Magpies have been in stellar form recently, meaning they will be no pushovers for Mikel Arteta and Co. Centre-halves Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes scored a goal in each-half to help Mikel Arteta's men regain their fourth spot from local Tottenham Hotspur, who they will play in a highly-anticipated north London derby next month.

Richard Keys clearly doesn't like Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta very much. Last week, after Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-1, the former Sky Sports ...

It was only a joke from Keys but, when you consider his comment last week, there is definitely reason to believe that he dislikes the Arsenal manager for whatever reason. And Keys, speaking to BeIN Sport, has taken another shot at the Arsenal boss, claiming he spent 90 minutes trying to get on to the pitch in reference to his colourful antics in the technical area. Afterwards, the former Manchester City assistant entered the pitch to congratulate his players for what really was a major three points.

Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as target Khayon Edwards has signed a new deal with Arsenal, according to reports.

Edwards' scholarship at the Gunners was coming to an end and previous discussions with his club had previously 'not led to professional terms', with him looking set to leave as a free agent in the summer transfer window. According to David Ornstein, via The Athletic, Edwards has signed a new contract at the Gunners until the year 2025. Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as target Khayon Edwards has signed a new deal with Arsenal, according to reports.

Arsenal and Tottenham are battling it out for a top four finish this season with Champions League qualification at stake, and Chelsea are at risk of being ...

For all three clubs, given the extra revenue and appeal of the competition, Champions League qualification could be crucial to their respective projects. In the last four matches, we have one clean sheet against West Ham, and it is the only win we have. There’s only a five point gap between Chelsea in third and Tottenham in fifth, meaning the race is still on for three sides to claim two places.

Arsenal are on the lookout for at least one striker this summer, with a host of players being linked to the Emirates Stadium - and there could be some ...

However, as reported by The Times, the Gunners have revived their interest in Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. Despite his form, the report claims that Inter are willing to let him leave this summer for between £60million and £70million. Discussing his plans to sign a goal scorer in the summer, the Spaniard said: "Now is the moment we have to raise the quality.

Alan Smith has told Sky Sports that he thinks that Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah could decide to sign a new contract with the Gunners.

It’s going to be a mid-table Premier League side that signs him, you’d imagine.” If you move away, the chances are it is going to be a step down for him. The 22-year-old striker is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the times.

football.london understands that the club will look to officially confirm the deal in June when Turner flies over to complete a medical, but they might as well ...

As much as I feel for Leno, it must be said that Ramsdale has been incredible for us this season. It was clearly communicated to me that it had nothing to do with my performance and was therefore difficult to accept at first. But as I said, there's no reason to feel sorry for yourself. Although Turner himself along with his current club New England Revolution confirmed he would be joining the Gunners this summer, Arsenal have remained tight-lipped on any potential deal until now. However, the club did agree summer deals for MLS duo Matt Turner and Austin Trusty, who are set to arrive in time for pre-season. Well thankfully, Arsenal have pretty much confirmed a new signing before the season has even finished.

Nketiah has already turned down numerous contract offers, but the prospect of playing more regularly for Arsenal could yet influence his final decision ...

And while Nketiah is key part of Arteta's plans at the moment, Arteta wants to sign at least one new striker this summer - with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus among the players they are keen on - which could leave Nketiah back out in the cold. Mikel Arteta will make a final attempt to keep Eddie Nketiah at Arsenal... but Premier League clubs and top teams in Europe want the striker and he knows he could fall out of favour again if the Gunners sign Gabriel Jesus Arsenal will make a last-gasp attempt to keep out-of-contract striker Eddie Nketiah at the club

Arsenal defeated West Ham United on Sunday thanks to goals from Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes, but the performance also highlighted the importance of ...

Speaking on BBC's Match of the Day after the Gunners beat Manchester United last month, Wright said: “Xhaka was magnificent, Odegaard did his stuff again, but Elneny - for someone that last played before Chelsea was in December - he came in today…dependable, professional, he never lets the team down. The former Basel midfielder is into the final two months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium and his recent performances may prove that he deserves a new short-term deal. "Yeah, we were a bit disappointed to concede that coming in just before halftime," Holding told Arsenal Media after the match.

ARSENAL need to keep one of Eddie Nketiah or Alexandre Lacazette - and it has become clear who is the leading candidate to stay.

But Nketiah's ability to run in behind creates a lot of his chances - something Lacazette has not got the pace to do. Arsenal will sign a striker this summer and Nketiah may not be the answer to all their problems in that position. It is fair to say he has not been a favourite with Arsenal fans. However, Nketiah has shown in recent weeks that he is deserving of a new deal. Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are in the same position but at different points of their careers. Mikel Arteta says talks will be held in the summer about Lacazette's future but it looks increasingly likely that he will be on his way.

I could certainly see Liverpool and the two Manchester clubs being interested in Saka, Smith Rowe and Martinelli — they have a chance of getting into one of ...

I could certainly see Liverpool and the two Manchester clubs being interested in Saka, Smith Rowe and Martinelli — they have a chance of getting into one of those clubs in the next four or five years if they keep developing. “[I will] give all the support in the world to them because they need it. The three players are just a few of the youngsters that have all made an impact so far, turning their fortunes around from last season’s disappointing finish.

It was thought that Thomas Partey would be ruled out for the season when he went down with a thigh problem a few weeks ago.

Partey returning from injury would be a huge bonus for Arsenal. With just four games of the season to go, the Gunners need their best players available, and Partey certainly fits into that category. Not only has Partey suggested that he’ll be back soon in this tweet, he’s also sparked up the idea of a potential partnership developing between himself and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Indeed, the Gunners’ official social media account tweeted a clip of Gabriel Martinelli assisting Gabriel Magalhaes on Sunday, and Partey’s reply seemingly hints that he’ll be back playing before the season is out.