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Shkodran Mustafi, Arsenal’s new back three keying the Gunners’ turnaround

Janusz Michallik breaks down Arsenal’s win over Burnley, which moves the Gunners past Tottenham into the top four.

Arsene Wenger reveals illness is likely to keep Mesut Ozil out of Arsenal’s midweek clash against Huddersfield.
The fact that the football culture war between stat aficionados and obstinate traditionalists continues to rage is proof it has not been won by either side. Those who adopt a more balanced view acknowledge that statistics can shed light, but also obscure; they can be revelatory or act as a work of misdirection. At the moment, at least, numbers are still an adornment to football, rather than the key to unlocking its inner secrets.

Still, one particularly impressive stat which did the rounds at…

Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi dismisses summer transfer speculation

Steve Nicol goes all in on ‘Ozil haters,’ praising Mesut Ozil’s effort and performances for Arsenal this season.

Shaka Hislop says Spurs shouldn’t worry after losing at Arsenal, but Steve Nicol questions their confidence away from home.
Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi has hit out at the transfer speculation that surrounded him this summer.
The German was linked with a move to Inter Milan in August, just a year after joining Arsenal in a £35 million move from Valencia. However, Inter director Piero Ausilio said the move fell through because of the player’s wage demands, and Mustafi has been one of Arsenal’s best defenders when fit this season.
After scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-0 win over arch-rivals Tottenham,…

Arsene Wenger: Shkodran Mustafi similar to Per Mertesacker

Arsene Wenger is proud of Arsenal’s performance in the North London Derby and hopes to build off the big win going forward.

First-half goals from Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez led Arsenal over Tottenham in the North London derby.

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi are thrilled with their derby victory over Tottenham.

ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden analyses the finer points of Arsenal’s win over Spurs, Mesut Ozil’s show-stopping performance and more.
Arsene Wenger has hailed Shkodran Mustafi’s leadership qualities and likened the defender to Per Mertesacker.
Mustafi headed the crucial opener in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday and produced an excellent defensive display to prevent Harry Kane adding to his North London derby tally.
A thigh injury in October kept Mustafi out for six weeks, but Arsenal are yet to concede in the Premier League this season when he has partnered Laurent Koscielny in defence.
Wenger believes Mustafi brings…

Shkodran Mustafi out for at least four weeks, Koscielny faces fitness test

Stewart Robson and the ESPN FC panel talk Mesut Ozil and whether he can re-integrate himself into the Arsenal squad.

The crew answer your tweets on Jurgen Klopp’s job security, the hype surrounding Dele Alli and Carlo Ancelotti’s chances of managing Arsenal.
LONDON — Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi has been ruled out until the next international break, while Laurent Koscielny faces a late fitness test ahead of Saturday’s game at Watford.
Arsenal could face a defensive crisis if Koscielny is unable to play at Watford as it would leave Arsene Wenger without his two top centre-backs.
Mustafi suffered a muscle tear in his thigh while playing for Germany during the recent international break and Wenger said he will be out for at least four weeks.
“I…

Injured Shkodran Mustafi set to miss Arsenal’s trip to Watford – reports

Stewart Robson and the ESPN FC panel talk Mesut Ozil and whether he can re-integrate himself into the Arsenal squad.
Arsenal are set to be without Shkodran Mustafi for Saturday’s Premier League match against Watford as the defender’s thigh injury continues to be assessed, according to widespread reports on Tuesday.
Mustafi suffered the muscle problem while on international duty with Germany against Azerbaijan as the holders secured their place at the 2018 World Cup on the back of 10 straight qualifying wins in Group C.
Coach Joachim Low said the defender had suffered a severe muscle injury that “will probably…

Shkodran Mustafi injury poses big test for Arsenal defence

The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Arsenal really are top four contenders.
Just when Arsenal’s defence was starting to look solid for once, Shkodran Mustafi’s injuryis set to pose a big test for the Gunners.
Mustafi limped off during Germany’s World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan on Sunday, with Joachim Low saying he was set for an “extended layoff” with what looked like a severe muscle tear in his thigh.
Even a light muscle tear normally means about three weeks on the sidelines, meaning Mustafi could be out until the next international break at least. That’s…

Arsenal can build on performance in Chelsea draw – Shkodran Mustafi

Arsene Wenger discusses his team’s need to respond better to difficult matches, which he says they did today vs. Chelsea. Shkodran Mustafi has said Arsenal can use their performance in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Chelsea as a blueprint to build on.
Arsenal earned their first point at Stamford Bridge since 2011 with a draw that came as a big step forward following their 4-0 demolition at Liverpool last month.
Mustafi thought he had scored a second-half winner with a header from a free kick, but was flagged offside.
And he told the official Arsenal website: “We are a team that are willing to learn. I think that we have to try…

Inter Milan keen to sign Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi – sources

Craig Burley doesn’t think Arsenal have enough depth to prioritise the Premier League and still focus strongly on UEL play.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is asked whether he thinks a deal for Alexis Sanchez is still possible.

Despite reports linking Thomas Lemar with a move to Arsenal, Arsene Wenger says Monaco have “closed the door.”
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi is being lined up for a move to Inter Milan, sources have told ESPN FC.
Mustafi was named on the substitutes’ bench for Arsenal’s Premier League game at Liverpool on Sunday.
The Germany international only joined Arsenal last summer from Valencia, but Arsene Wenger is willing to let him move on as he looks at ways to trim his squad.
Despite the sale of Gabriel Paulista to Valencia already this month, Wenger feels he has enough cover in defence to sanction Mustafi’s…

Shkodran Mustafi still being assessed ahead of FA Cup final – source

The FC panel have their say on who will win the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Arsenal.

Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits he prefers to play in central midfield than on the wing.

Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes his side must move forward like every other big team in the Premier League.

Chelsea have gone through 16 managerial changes in Arsene Wenger’s 20-year tenure with Arsenal, here is a look at who came out on top Arsenal are still sweating on the fitness of Shkodran Mustafi, with Arsene Wenger set to make a late decision on whether the centre-back can play in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.
Mustafi, who has been suffering from concussion-like symptoms after taking a hit to the head against Sunderland last week, was not pictured in training on Friday when the club released images from their final session ahead of the final.
A club source told ESPN FC that the German was still being assessed, with…

Arsenal’s defensive options for FA Cup final vs. Chelsea bleak without Mustafi

ESPN FC’s Arsenal correspondent Mattias Karen feels Wenger will remain with Arsenal despite how they fare in the final.

Relive Arsenal and Chelsea’s respective journeys to Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

The Exploding Heads try to touch on just about every storyline ahead of the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Arsenal.

Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck wants to win the FA Cup to bring some glory to a disappointing season for the Gunners.

Per Mertesacker says the uncertainty surrounding Arsene Wenger’s future is no excuse for Arsenal’s disappointing season.
Suddenly, it looks like Arsenal’s FA Cup hopes rest solely on Shkodran Mustafi.
Because frankly, if Mustafi can’t play in Saturday’s final at Wembley, then none of the Gunners’ defensive options look particularly good. Not that they were that great to begin with.
With Laurent Koscielny suspended and Gabriel Paulista out injured, Arsenal are desperately hoping Mustafi will recover from concussion-like symptoms in time to play at Wembley. Otherwise they will be without their top three centre-backs…

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