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Fabrizio Romano confirms Arteta’s worst fear about key Arsenal transfer target

3 days ago | paininthearsenal.com | Kian Long

Yep, Mikel Arteta can kiss goodbye to signing Joan Garcia now, as Arsenal waited too long. Fabrizio Romano confirms he's now a Barcelona player. Mikel Arteta is a visionary genius. While his haters are quick to point to his lack of silverware, nobody can deny that he views football in a way that others simply could never. Not afraid to take risks and make experiments, to many people in his position, he is considered a pioneer.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Inter Milan twist Arsenal fans won't want to ignore

3 days ago | paininthearsenal.com | Kian Long

Inter Milan is looking to replace Simone Inzaghi after his recent departure and they have turned their attention to an Arsenal legend, if you can call him that. Inter Milan recently reached the final of the UEFA Champions League. This is a feat that Arsenal couldn't achieve after being beaten by Paris Saint-Germain. Unfortunately for the Italian side, it was the same fate that they suffered, even worse than Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka just gave F1 presenters a taste of their own medicine

6 days ago | paininthearsenal.com | Kian Long

Bukayo Saka is facing backlash for denying an F1 presenter an interview. However, he had every right to turn away from them, given their history. Bukayo Saka is finished up with Arsenal for the season. The England international had a season to forget, both from a personal perspective and from an Arsenal perspective. Not only was he injured for a large chunk of the season, but he also watched another trophyless season. In the eyes of Arsenal fans, Saka is worship-worthy.
Arsenal fans crushed by what this overpaid star delivered all season

1 week ago | paininthearsenal.com | Kian Long

Arsenal are expected to make wholesale changes in the summer transfer window. Perhaps this is wishful thinking, but it would be a lie to say this wasn't a long time coming. Mikel Arteta's side went another season trophyless. Sure, they finished second in the Premier League and reached two semifinals, but who's going to remember that in many years to come? Nobody, this season was a complete failure from start to finish.
They called him a clown but Ange Postecoglou just made Tottenham history

2 weeks ago | hotspurhq.com | Kian Long

Ange Postecoglou was called a clown by the English media this week. For the Aussie's final trick: he just delivered a European trophy to Tottenham. In just ninety minutes, Ange Postecoglou has gone from zero to hero at Tottenham Hotspur. After a frankly woeful season, Ange has lifted the Europa League trophy, and Spurs are European champions. The former Celtic boss was brought in with a huge task on his hands.
Tottenham fans furious with Europa League ref after brutal first-half calls

2 weeks ago | hotspurhq.com | Kian Long

Tottenham fans are all saying the same thing and pointing their finger at one man: the referee. Another Europa League final ruined by officiating? It's very easy to say this, but it seems pretty clear who the referee sided with in that Europa League final first half. Several soft calls were given against Tottenham and and many tougher calls weren't given against Man United.
Why is Son Heung-min not playing for Tottenham in the Europa League final?

2 weeks ago | hotspurhq.com | Kian Long

With just under one hour until kick-off in the Europa League final, Tottenham have already revealed their lineup to the world. However, at least in the starting lineup, one key name is missing. Son Heung-min is not involved in the starting lineup, leaving many fans to ponder why he wasn't selected. Rest assured, the South Korea international is on the bench, so he's expected to play even a portion of this fixture. So, why isn't Son starting for Spurs?
This Fabrizio Romano bombshell could change everything for Arsenal

2 weeks ago | paininthearsenal.com | Kian Long

Fabrizio Romano has revealed a transfer bombshell involving Joao Pedro being available, which could change everything for Arsenal. Heading into the 2025 summer transfer window, it's clear that Arsenal has a lot of work to do. Mikel Arteta has already hinted that those above him at the club will do the necessary, while fans also have their predictions about which players will be signed. However, such is the fast-paced nature of this sport, fans must also be prepared to see those plans change.
Called a clown all week, Postecoglou just stunned the Tottenham squad

2 weeks ago | hotspurhq.com | Kian Long

The clown has entertained the right crowd this time. Ange Postecoglou has been branded as a clown by the media this week. However, his actions behind the scenes might be more telling to Tottenham fans. Ange Postecoglou is evidently a very emotional manager. He treats every club he coaches like his own child, which can be both a good and a bad thing.
Bruno Fernandes could’ve been wearing Tottenham white in tonight’s final

2 weeks ago | hotspurhq.com | Kian Long

Things might have looked different for Bruno Fernandes, if those six months before joining Man United had looked different from a Tottenham perspective. Bruno Fernandes is now synonymous with Manchester United. Heck, he's even their captain, it doesn't get much more synonymous than that. However, there was once a point in time where Bruno Fernandes looked to be heading in the other direction, to the South of England, London, to be exact.