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ARSENAL ended their winless start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Norwich at the Emirates.
The Gunners had previously lost three games on the spin in the Premier League without scoring.
Meanwhile the club are also reported to be considering replacing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri.
And boss Mikel Arteta has said he will let Jack Wilshere make a shock Arsenal return and train with club, saying: "our door is open."
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GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS
Arsenal cruised into the Carabao Cup quarters with a 2-0 win against Leeds last night.
Goals from Calum Chambers and Eddie Nketiah sealed victory at the Emirates on Tuesday.
And Arsenal will find out their next opponents in the draw on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly battling Manchester City in the race to sign Barcelona's versatile star Sergi Roberto on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old, who can play as a central midfielder, right midfielder or right-back, is in the final year of his deal at the Nou Camp.
And according to Fichajes, the Spain international will reject any contract proposal from the Blaugrana as he eyes up a fresh challenge.
They state that negotiations over extending his stay with Barca have broken down - despite the player willing to take a pay cut due to the club's financial difficulties.
Finally, Arsenal and Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of Andrea Belotti after Torino boss Ivan Juric announced he will not sign a new deal.
The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract in Turin and is free to talk to foreign clubs in January.
Juric confirmed: "Belotti won’t sign the contract extension.
“He won’t leave in January, he’ll see himself here till the end of the season.
"It’s useless to speculate, nothing will happen.
"I hope he will have a great season, then we will look each other in the eyes and he will choose his future.
"There will be no approaches, I hope he will have a good year and then we’ll see.”
SAL BY DATE
Arsenal are struggling to convince William Saliba that his future is at the Emirates and could be forced to cash in on the young defender in the summer.
The French Under-21 international has yet to play a single game for the Gunners since he was signed from Saint-Etienne in a £27million deal in the summer of 2019.
But he is currently earning rave reviews on loan at Marseille, where boss Jorge Sampaoli has described him as 'a future great of French football'.
And Saliba is in no rush to return to Arsenal because he feels his talents are not appreciated by manager Mikel Arteta.
FT - ARSENAL 2 LEEDS 0
Arsenal cruised into the Carabao Cup quarters with a 2-0 win against Leeds.
Goals from Calum Chambers and Eddie Nketiah sealed victory at the Emirates on Tuesday.
And Arsenal will find out their next opponents in the draw on Saturday.
MOUR SIGNINGS
Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in signing former Arsenal star Dani Ceballos.
The midfielder, 25, is being targeted as Mourinho looks to improve on the current options available to him at Roma.
Ceballos, who spent two years on loan at Arsenal, is surplus to requirements under Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
But the report claims Ceballos could still cost as much as £17million.
BIG BEN
Arsenal fans have been singing the praises of Ben White after the club shared footage of his best moments against Aston Villa.
The Gunners beat the Villans 3-1 on Friday with their "most complete" performance of the season, according to Mikel Arteta.
White dealt with the threat of Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins comfortably.
He made crucial blocks and organised the backline well alongside Gabriel, though he also impressed with the ball at his feet.
And Arsenal's social media team singled out one White moment for praise ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against Leeds.
‘TRUE LEADER’
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is relishing his role as the Arsenal Godfather after facing up to his Emirates responsibilities.
Mikel Arteta said: “I have never seen Auba transmit what he is doing now and something has clicked with the realisation that his role at the club has to go well beyond scoring goals.
“What was very good with his contribution two or three years ago is no longer enough. He had to take a step forward and what he is now transmitting is really important.
“Apart from his goals, it’s the celebration when we put the ball in the net, the way he runs, the purpose he has to press, his link-up play and how he is leading the game.
“We wanted him to lead by example on the pitch but also at the training ground with the young players.
“Human beings change themselves every six months, we all have new selves and it’s incredible how quickly we are able to adapt and change our minds.
“Auba - and Alex Lacazette - have done that for the benefit of this club, but also for the benefit of themselves.”
ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
Arsenal XI: Leno; Cedric, White, Holding, Kolasinac; Maitland-Niles, Elneny; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Martinelli; Nketiah
Leeds XI: Meslier; Drameh, Llorente, Strujik, Dallas; Forshaw, Phillips; James, Roberts, Harrison; Rodrigo
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POWER SERG
Arsenal are reportedly battling Manchester City in the race to sign Barcelona's versatile star Sergi Roberto on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old, who can play as a central midfielder, right midfielder or right-back, is in the final year of his deal at the Nou Camp.
And according to Fichajes, the Spain international will reject any contract proposal from the Blaugrana as he eyes up a fresh challenge.
They state that negotiations over extending his stay with Barca have broken down - despite the player willing to take a pay cut due to the club's financial difficulties.
BEL TOLLS
Arsenal and Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of Andrea Belotti after Torino boss Ivan Juric announced he will not sign a new deal.
The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract in Turin and is free to talk to foreign clubs in January.
Juric confirmed: said: "Belotti won’t sign the contract extension.
“He won’t leave in January, he’ll see himself here till the end of the season.
"It’s useless to speculate, nothing will happen.
"I hope he will have a great season, then we will look each other in the eyes and he will choose his future.
"There will be no approaches, I hope he will have a good year and then we’ll see.”
YOUNG GUN
Mikel Arteta could hand Arsenal youngster Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand his senior debut against Leeds in the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners boss has named the 18-year-old academy star on the bench for the last-16 tie.
Football London reports Arteta has found room for the Netherlands prospect among a strong squad for the home fixture.
Often referred to simply as ‘Salah’, the young midfielder moved to the Emirates as a free agent in August last year from Feyenoord.
Salah has netted three goals and provided an assist in the seven Premier League 2 appearances this season.
AU ABOUT THAT
Petrolhead Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has wrapped his £160,000 Lamborghini Urus in black marble print.
Yianni Yiannimize explained the customisations made to the motor on Instagram.
He revealed that he added a knew marble wrap, as well as tyre writing and reflective pinstripes.
The upgraded car also features starlight roof lining, as well as a bespoke number plate - with Auba working his squad No14 into it.
SALIBA'S SWELL
Former Leeds forward Noel Whelan has tipped William Saliba to become a Gunners star should he remain at the Emirates after his Marseille loan.
The Frenchman has impressed with his performances for Marseille this season.
Whelan told Football Insider: “He will absolutely have a part to play for Arsenal.
"The fact that he’s out on loan tells me that it’s more about progression, getting that character and the experience.
“It’s a really bold move for him to go back to the league he started in. He’s showing his mental strength by continuing his progression out in that league.
“He will come back to Arsenal a better player, in better shape with more experience."
TOTT SPOT
Tottenham have edged narrowly ahead of Arsenal in Uefa's latest five-yearly club rankings.
Nuno Espirito Santo's team are 14th in the table, whilst the Gunners who were 12th at the end of last season, have dropped to 13th.
Tottenham are currently competing in the Europa Conference League.
Meanwhile, Arsenal missed out on qualifying for contests in Europe for the first time in 25 years at the end of last term.
SALAH TO START
Arsenal starlet Salah-Eddine could set to make his first senior appearance for the club, according to reports.
Football.london claims the Dutchman has been included in Mikel Arteta's squad to face Leeds in the Carabao Cup this evening.
The 19-year-old has notched up three goals and one assist in seven Premier League Two appearances this season.
PAT'S ALL THAT
Charlie Patino could be set to make his first senior appearance for Arsenal when the club takes on Leeds in the league cup this evening.
Football.london claims the club were ready to give the 18-year-old a chance in the team's match against AFC Wimbledon.
However, the youngster missed out with Thomas Partey in need of extra match minutes to boost his fitness after a return from injury.
It is thought Patino a number of Arsenal youngsters including Gabriel Martinelli could be given some match minutes tonight.
SERGIO SWOOP
Arsenal are thought to have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Sergio Roberto.
Reports in Spain claim Mikel Arteta is keen on adding a versatile full-back to his ranks.
It is thought the 29-year-old Barca player, who is rumoured to have fallen out of favour with Ronald Koeman, is unlikely to renew his deal with the club.
And the LaLiga star is entering the final year of his contract.
FANS-TASTIC
Mikel Arteta has hailed Gunners' fans for how they have supported the club in recent weeks.
Arsenal have won five of their last seven games across all competitions with the exception of draws against Crystal Palace and Brighton.
Arteta said: "I was extremely pleased with that because I can now see that our supporters are starting to identify with what the team projects.
"And that's very pleasing because, at the end of the day, we play for them and we have to find the right purpose to do so.
"I think the players feel like that. That connection (in their recent games) was not behind just scoring the goal or something - it was right from the beginning, right to the end."
SALIBA FOR SALE?
Arsenal are thought to be losing the battle to persuade William Saliba that his future lies at the Emirates.
And SunSport reports the club may be forced to cut their losses and cash in on the France Under-21 star in the summer.
Saliba, 20, has been earning plaudits for his impressive performances for Marseille with some describing him as the future of French football.
It is thought the player is in no hurry to return to Arsenal amid the rumoured view his talents are not appreciated by Mikel Arteta.
However, Marseille do not have an option to buy Saliba following his loan spell at the club.
The player has two-and-a-half years left on his current Gunners contract.
GUNNER START SALAH
Another Salah could be set to make his mark in the top tier following the success of Liverpool's goal machine.
Mikel Arteta could be set to give Dutchman Salah-Eddine his Emirates debut when the Gunners play Leeds in the Carabao Cup.
The Mirror reports the midfielder's star within the club has been rising since his August 2020 move to North London.
The player has notched up three goals and one assist in seven Premier League Two appearances this season.
NASRI BACKS SALIBA
Samir Nasri has been singing William Saliba's praises following centre-back's impressive performances in Marseille's back four.
The Arsenal youngster, 20, who is loan at the Ligue 1 side, earned rave reviews for keeping Mbappe quiet during Marseille's 0-0 draw with PSG.
Nasri, 34, told Marseille's YouTube channel: “He has all the qualities to play in the Premier League. He’s well built, quick and a good passer of the ball too.
"I don’t see any reason why he shouldn’t be in Arsenal’s team.”
SAVE SOL
Arsenal fans are urging Manchester United to keep faith with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the club's hefty 5-0 loss to Liverpool.
Some Gooners have taken to social media to beg club chiefs to keep the Red Devils boss in his post following United's poor results against Leicester and the Reds.