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UCL: Arsenal Snatch Late Penalty To Secure 1–1 Draw Against Bayer Leverkusen

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Arsenal left Germany with their Champions League ambitions alive after a dramatic late penalty secured a 1–1 draw against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at the BayArena on Wednesday. The Gunners struggled for long periods and were second best, enduring a tense evening before a last-gasp reprieve spared them defeat. Leverkusen struck straight after the interval when Robert Andrich rose to meet Alex Grimaldo’s corner, heading past the Arsenal defence in the 46th minute and sending the home crowd into raptures. For much of the second half, Leverkusen looked the more dangerous side, probing Arsenal’s defence while the visitors found it difficult to turn possession into meaningful chances. Despite dominating the ball at times, Arsenal lacked a cutting edge and seemed on course for a narrow loss. The drama came in the dying minutes. Substitute Noni Madueke was fouled in the penalty area, handing Arsenal a lifeline. Kai Havertz, facing his former club, kept his composure to convert the spot-kick in the 89th minute and secure a vital equaliser. Arsenal had earlier threatened when Gabriel Martinelli hit the crossbar in the first half, but it was Havertz’s late penalty that ultimately kept their hopes alive. The tie remains delicately balanced ahead of the second leg at the Emirates Stadium, where both sides will contest a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Arsenal Edge Brighton 1-0 As Saka Strike Sends Gunners Seven Points Clear

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Arsenal battled through a tense and chaotic night at the Amex Stadium to edge past Brighton & Hove Albion and move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Despite being second best for large spells, Mikel Arteta’s side made their early opportunity count. Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock in the ninth minute when his low effort took a decisive deflection off Carlos Baleba, wrong-footing goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as the ball slipped through his legs. The visitors had earlier escaped a nightmare start. Goalkeeper David Raya gifted possession to Baleba inside the opening seconds, but the Brighton midfielder failed to capitalise, producing a weak chip that allowed Gabriel to scramble back and clear off the line. Brighton dominated large parts of the contest and piled pressure on Arsenal’s defence. Their frustration grew just before the hour mark when Raya saved from Georginio Rutter and remained on the turf receiving treatment, sparking anger among the home supporters who felt the visitors were deliberately slowing the game down. The Seagulls came closest to an equaliser when Mats Wieffer found himself unmarked from close range, only to head straight at Raya. That miss proved costly. As the game wore on, Brighton’s intensity dipped, allowing Arsenal to grind out a hard-fought and scrappy victory. The result was made even sweeter for the Gunners after Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Nottingham Forest, giving Arsenal breathing space in the title race.

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Bukayo Saka Signs New Five-Year Arsenal Deal Until 2031

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Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club until 2031. The 24-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire in June 2027, but Arsenal acted early to secure him amid widespread interest from clubs across England and Europe. Since breaking into the first team, Saka has become a crucial part of Mikel Arteta’s squad. This season, he is helping Arsenal chase an unprecedented quadruple, with the team currently leading the Premier League, reaching the last-16 of the Champions League, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup, and preparing for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Reports from BBC Sport indicate that Saka’s new contract makes him the club’s highest-paid player, with weekly wages believed to exceed £300,000. He follows a number of Arsenal players who recently extended their deals, including William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Saka has made 239 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 77 goals. This season, he has netted seven times in 33 matches, although he is currently experiencing a 15-game goal drought, last scoring in a 2-0 win over Brentford in December 2025.

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Arsenal Draw 1-1 With Brentford As Premier League Lead Slips To Four Points

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Arsenal saw their lead at the top of the Premier League trimmed to four points after a 1-1 draw with Brentford at the Gtech Stadium on Thursday, despite a second-half goal from Noni Madueke. Mikel Arteta made four changes from the side that defeated Sunderland on Saturday, introducing Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Eberechi Eze, and Viktor Gyokeres. William Saliba (illness) and Kai Havertz (hamstring) were absent, though Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard returned to the squad after injury. FIRST HALF The opening period was cautious, with Arsenal holding possession but struggling to create clear chances, while Brentford pressed effectively and protected key passing lanes. Both teams saw early bookings: Janelt for Brentford and Gabriel for Arsenal. Brentford had the first real opportunity when David Raya miscontrolled a routine pass, but quickly recovered with a reflex save from Igor Thiago’s powerful header. As the first half progressed, Brentford dominated possession, exposing Arsenal’s lack of rhythm and mistakes across the pitch. Arsenal managed their best move in the 41st minute when Leandro Trossard freed Hincapie on the left, only for his low cross to be cleared. Overall, the Gunners were sluggish, lacking sharpness or technical control to trouble Brentford, who defended well and looked comfortable on the ball. SECOND HALF Arteta made an early change at the break, bringing on Martin Odegaard for Eze, who had little impact in the first half. The substitution injected energy into Arsenal, with faster ball movement and sharper combinations around the box. Odegaard’s early attempt went over, but Arsenal took the lead against the run of play. After Kayode intercepted a quick Brentford throw, Hincapie delivered a deep cross that Madueke headed brilliantly across Kelleher into the net. 0-1. Arsenal then nearly doubled their lead when Odegaard dispossessed Janelt, passed to Rice, who squared to Gyokeres—but Kayode made a crucial goal-line interception. Brentford responded with chances of their own: Igor Thiago tested Raya, and Kayode’s central shot was blocked bravely by Gabriel. Brentford eventually equalized through a long throw from Kayode. Van den Berg flicked on the ball, and Lewis-Potter outmaneuvered Odegaard to head past Raya. 1-1. In the closing stages, Arteta shuffled his side, bringing on Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli for Hincapie and Trossard. Brentford looked the more likely winners late on, but Raya produced a stunning recovery save to deny them. Arsenal will rue the missed Gyokeres chance, while Brentford’s persistence earned them a deserved point, keeping the top-of-the-table race tight.

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Chelsea Boss Rosenior Slams Arsenal Over “Disrespectful” Warm-Up Incident Before Carabao Cup Clash

Chelsea Boss Rosenior Slams Arsenal Over “Disrespectful” Warm-Up Incident Before Carabao Cup Clash

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of showing a lack of respect during the warm-up ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium. Rosenior was visibly angry before kick-off and was caught on Sky Sports cameras confronting members of the Arsenal camp, shouting: “That’s your half – that’s your ******* half. ******* stay there.” Chelsea later exited the competition, losing 4–2 on aggregate. Broadcast footage showed a member of Arsenal’s coaching staff entering Chelsea’s half of the pitch during the warm-up, an action Rosenior admitted disrupted his team’s preparations. Speaking on Thursday via Sky Sports, the Chelsea boss clarified that his frustration was not aimed at Arsenal’s players but at what he described as a clear breach of football etiquette. “It wasn’t the players,” Rosenior said. “I’m respectful. When you warm up, you have your half and the other team has theirs. I’ve never asked my team or my coaches to encroach on the opposition’s territory.” He explained that Arsenal’s presence interfered with Chelsea’s routine. “In that moment, I didn’t think it was right where they were operating. They were affecting my lads’ and staff’s warm-up. I asked them, maybe not politely, to stay in their half.” Rosenior dismissed suggestions of mind games, insisting his reaction was purely about respect. “I’m not here for mind games. It’s just about what I think is right. There are certain etiquettes in football, and I always try to be as respectful as possible.” Despite the heated exchange, Rosenior played down any lingering issues with Arsenal and praised their manager, Mikel Arteta. “I don’t have any problem with anyone at Arsenal. They have a fantastic manager. Mikel Arteta is someone I have a lot of respect for.” He concluded by reiterating his stance: “It was just that, in that moment, I didn’t feel that respect was shown to my team.”

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Cunha’s Late Strike Sinks Arsenal As Manchester United Claim Dramatic 3-2 Win At Emirates

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Matheus Cunha struck late in the 87th minute to hand Manchester United a dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, a result that could have major implications for this season’s Premier League title race. Despite remaining top of the table, Arsenal’s advantage has now been cut to four points, with Manchester City and Aston Villa firmly in pursuit and 15 matches still to play. For United, the victory marked a third consecutive positive result under interim boss Michael Carrick, lifting them into fourth place. The decisive moment arrived moments after Mikel Merino had brought Arsenal back on level terms. Earlier in the second half, Patrick Dorgu had restored United’s lead to make it 2-1 following a tightly contested first half that ended 1-1. Arsenal had gone in front when Lisandro Martinez inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, but United responded before the break as Bryan Mbeumo capitalised on a poor backpass from Martin Zubimendi to draw the visitors level. Only a fortnight ago, United were struggling for form, but the appointment of Carrick until the end of the season has sparked a revival. Back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Arsenal across consecutive weekends have transformed their outlook. The resurgence follows the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, whose 14-month spell yielded just 15 wins from 47 league matches. Darren Fletcher’s brief interim run produced draws against Leeds United and Burnley before an FA Cup exit to Brighton, but Carrick’s early impact suggests United may finally be turning a corner.

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Arsenal’s Nwaneri Heads to Marseille

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Arsenal have confirmed the exit of Ethan Nwaneri on loan to Marseille, in a move that will see the 18-year-old join forces with the twin brother of a current teammate. Nwaneri became the Premier League’s youngest-ever player in 2022 and continued his upward trajectory in 2024-25, scoring nine goals in all competitions as he burst onto the first-team scene. However, added competition for places has bumped Nwaneri down the pecking order this season, and he failed to make the matchday squad for any of Arsenal’s last four Premier League games. ​ ​Seeking guaranteed minutes for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Nwaneri and Mikel Arteta quickly gave the green light to a loan move to Marseille, and the Gunners have now confirmed his switch. “Ethan Nwaneri has joined Olympique Marseille on loan until the end of the season,” a statement read. “Our hugely talented 18-year-old has made 12 appearances in all competitions this season and will now get more valuable game time with the Ligue 1 side. “We wish Ethan all the best for his time with Marseille and look forward to seeing him develop his talent in one of the best leagues in Europe.”   Nwaneri’s switch to the Orange Velodrome comes just a few hours after Les Olympiens announced the signing of Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber.   The 2007-born Englishman will also join forces with ex-Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Marseille, who have also employed Nuno Tavares, Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba over the past few years. Arsenal will hope that Nwaneri can follow in Saliba’s footsteps in particular, as the defender excelled at Marseille on loan in 2021-22 and has now blossomed into one of Europe’s most menacing defenders. Nwaneri temporarily leaves Arsenal having made just 12 appearances in all tournaments this season, scoring one goal against Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Marseille do not have an option or obligation to sign Nwaneri on a permanent deal, though, as the teenager only extended his Arsenal contract until 2030 last summer. Arsenal will bank a small amount for Nwaneri’s loan move to Marseille, who will reportedly pay the Gunners an initial €1.5m (£1.3m), according to football.london. Arsenal could supposedly end up banking as much as €4m (£3.5m) through the attacker’s temporary exit, but the final fee will be dependent on how much Nwaneri plays in France. Marseille will supposedly have to pay less money the more minutes Nwaneri plays, giving Roberto De Zerbi another incentive to hand the Arsenal loanee as many minutes as possible. Nwaneri could make his debut for Marseille against Ligue 1 leaders Lens on Saturday evening; De Zerbi’s men sit third in the table, eight points off the top and seven adrift of Paris Saint-Germain.

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Arsenal Held 0-0 By Nottingham Forest But Retain Seven-Point Premier League Lead

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Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, but the point was enough for the Gunners to maintain their seven-point lead atop the Premier League. The London side had a chance to stretch their advantage to nine points after Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United earlier in the day. However, Arsenal struggled to break down Forest’s organised defence in the first half, failing to register a single shot on target as the hosts looked to boost their survival hopes. In response, manager Mikel Arteta made several second-half changes, bringing on Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Jesus in an effort to unlock Forest’s backline. Saka came closest with a looping header from Declan Rice’s cross, only for goalkeeper Matz Sels to make a stunning save, while Merino also failed to convert a free-kick delivery from Rice. Despite the lack of goals, Arsenal’s defence remained solid, recording their 11th clean sheet in 22 league matches and keeping the team firmly on track as they aim to end a 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

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