Cunha Wants Arenal Move?

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A roundup of this week's top stories

• Arsenal pushing for Cunha move
• Jurrien Timber suspended for Brighton clash after accumulating five yellow cards
• Raheem Sterling nearing return from knee injury
• Arsenal exploring striker options with club "well within profit and sustainability regulations"
• Mikel Arteta confirms Ben White still "a few weeks away" from return
• Kai Havertz back in contention after missing Brentford clash through illness
• Fabio Vieira set to remain at Porto despite recall speculation
• Bukayo Saka expected to be out until late February

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Latest News

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Arsenal Want Cunha

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Eduardo Hagn @EduardoHagn The situation for Matheus Cunha looks clear: • Push for a move to Arsenal now • Re-sign with Wolves Arsenal won’t wait for him until the summer. To me, this is an exceptional case because of Saka’s injury. 4:54 PM • Jan 3, 2025 214 Retweets 3388 Likes Read 66 replies

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Eduardo Hagn @EduardoHagn 🚨 BREAKING! Matheus Cunha is the player Arsenal are close to reaching terms with. 🇧🇷 It will be difficult to take him out of Wolves, however. 🐺 Information from @Teamnewsandtix. 2:16 PM • Jan 3, 2025 551 Retweets 8758 Likes Read 164 replies

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Jobe Bellingham Linked?

Arsenal Therapy @ArsenalTherapy Jobe Bellingham is the kind of carrier that #Arsenal lack. In recent years, we’ve seen Morgan Rogers, Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton and movefrom the Championship and thrive. He could be the next one and the fee wouldn’t break the bank. #AFC 7:39 AM • Jan 3, 2025 121 Retweets 2120 Likes Read 62 replies

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Evan Ferguson Links Circulating Again

talkSPORT @talkSPORT Arsenal are eyeing up a January move for Evan Ferguson, talkSPORT understands. 👀 The Gunners face a host of Premier League competition for the Brighton striker, with West Ham and Fulham also interested in the Irishman. 🇮🇪 9:37 PM • Jan 2, 2025 81 Retweets 881 Likes Read 71 replies

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February Return Date For Saka

afcstuff @afcstuff 🚨 Arsenal are hopeful of having Bukayo Saka back training by the final week of February, with a view to having him available to play in March, though the decision to undergo surgery following consultation with a specialist may extend his lay-off into April. [@SamiMokbel81_DM] 12:21 PM • Jan 2, 2025 150 Retweets 2611 Likes Read 72 replies

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Sterling Back In Training

Isaan Khan @IsaanKhan_ Arteta confirms Sterling back training. Could be back week after next. #afc 9:27 AM • Jan 3, 2025 9 Retweets 46 Likes

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Ben White Closing In On Return

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI 🚨Ben White is expected to return for Arsenal in the next few weeks. Mikel Arteta confirms he’s now a matter of weeks away. 9:31 AM • Jan 3, 2025 652 Retweets 11359 Likes Read 98 replies

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Tierney Leaving Arsenal

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano 🚨🟢⚪️ Negotiations underway for Kieran Tierney to return to Celtic from Arsenal, discussions are taking place. 27 year old fullback keen on the move, talks continue to reach full agreement. 9:4 AM • Jan 3, 2025 2525 Retweets 34730 Likes Read 576 replies

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Maybe Things Arent So Bad?

Bhavs @bhavss14 39 points after 19 games. For reference we had 40 points after 20 last season. Win our next game & we’re 2 points up. Bear in mind, we lost the league by only 2 last season. 8:52 PM • Jan 1, 2025 715 Retweets 9987 Likes Read 177 replies

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Brighton vs Arsenal

Where to watch & time

Date: 4th Jan 2025

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UK

17:30

Sky Sports​

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US

12:30 PM ET

NBC, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue

Scout Report

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Team News

Arsenal:

• Unavailable: Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, and Ben White due to injuries.
• Suspension: Jurrien Timber.
• Returning: Kai Havertz (after illness).

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Brighton:

• Unavailable: Danny Welbeck and new signing Diego Gomez.
• Key Injuries: Mats Wieffer and Estupinan could feature after recent absences.

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Tactical Expectations

Arsenal Approach:

• Calls for a more attacking style, especially with Brighton’s vulnerability to set pieces and counter-attacks.
• Balance needed between control and aggression, particularly in the absence of key attackers.

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Brighton Threats:

• Known for vibrant, attacking football under manager Fabian Hurzeler.
• Dangerous forwards, including Joao Pedro, Kaoru Mitoma, and young star Evan Ferguson.
• Vulnerable in defence, with only one clean sheet in their last five games, four of which ended in draws.

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Key Match Factors

Set-Piece Advantage:

• Brighton struggle with defensive set pieces, providing Arsenal opportunities.

Intensity and Structure:

• Brighton’s high-pressing style could expose defensive gaps for Arsenal to exploit on the counter.

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MY View

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“ Happy New Year Everyone! Thanks for subscribing ​ Arsenal have shown solid form with 10 wins in 12 games, but Liverpool’s consistency keeps the gap frustratingly intact. While we’ve done well, missed chances earlier in the season highlight where we’ve fallen short. Brighton are a big challenge with their attacking threat, but their defensive frailties give us an opportunity. Without Saka, we need others to step up and deliver decisive moments, especially as our squad lacks enough match-winners. Closing the gap on Liverpool requires boldness, both in play and future signings, to truly compete at the top. LETS GET KUDUS! COYG — Cordell Hayes

Brentford Vs Arsenal

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3 Things We Learned From The Game

1. Thomas Partey delivers a masterclass, proving his vital role even with contract talks looming.
2. Gabriel Jesus finds form at just the right time, scoring six goals in his last four games.
3. Ethan Nwaneri’s Premier League debut shows he has the pedigree for the RW role

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Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner