{"id":135570,"date":"2023-12-16T14:05:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=135570"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:05:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:05:51","slug":"arsenal-news-live-gunners-tipped-to-win-100m-toney-race-with-chelsea-parteys-progress-arteta-avoids-ban-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/arsenal-news-live-gunners-tipped-to-win-100m-toney-race-with-chelsea-parteys-progress-arteta-avoids-ban-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal news LIVE: Gunners tipped to win \u00a3100m Toney race with Chelsea, Partey&#x27;s progress, Arteta AVOIDS ban | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ARSENAL are reportedly favourites to sign \u00a3100m-rated Ivan Toney ahead of rivals Chelsea in January. <\/p>\n<p>And Toney is said to be excited at the prospect of playing his football in North London. <\/p>\n<p>The Gunners and\u00a0Chelsea\u00a0have been the clubs most heavily linked with a move for the\u00a0England\u00a0forward.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Thomas Partey is making &#x27;good&#x27; progress on his injury as he edges closer to a return.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta has been CLEARED by the FA following his referee rant after defeat to Newcastle in November.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER &#8211; Get \u00a340 in free bet builder bets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Follow ALL the latest news from the Emirates with our live blog below&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T13:54:59.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">7 minutes ago<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Sin bins<\/h3>\n<p>Talks are set to be held between Premier League chiefs and the PGMOL over potentially bringing sin bins to football.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions will be held with trials set to take place soon in games further down the pyramid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T13:28:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">34 minutes ago<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Ramsdale to Chelsea?<\/h3>\n<p>Chelsea are preparing to step up their pursuit of Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale after Robert Sanchez suffered an injury during the Blues&#x27; 2-0 defeat to Everton.<\/p>\n<p>Spaniard\u00a0Sanchez, 26, has started all 16\u00a0Premier League\u00a0games for\u00a0Mauricio Pochettino&#x27;s side so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>However, he now\u00a0faces a period on the sideline\u00a0after picking up a knee problem.<\/p>\n<p>And talkSPORT\u00a0understand Chelsea are keen to acquire Ramsdale as they join\u00a0Newcastle\u00a0in monitoring his situation.<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MM-OFF-PLATFORM-ramsdale.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MM-OFF-PLATFORM-ramsdale.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MM-OFF-PLATFORM-ramsdale.jpg\"><\/picture><span>AAR YOU SERIOUS? <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Chelsea in shock transfer move for Arsenal&#x27;s Ramsdale after Sanchez injury<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T12:59:53.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 12:59<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>HT: Arsenal Women 0-0 Spurs Women<\/h3>\n<p>It&#x27;s half-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the North London derby is goalless.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have been the dominant side but are yet to find a breakthrough. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T12:34:10.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 12:34<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong>Check out our Arsenal WhatsApp page<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read more Arsenal stories on SunSport&#x27;s amazing\u00a0WhatsApp Channel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T12:10:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 12:10<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Reiss lightening<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta has praised the performance of Reiss Nelson against PSV.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I think he had a really good game. As you said, he was really lively and really brave in his decision-making. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;He generated three or four big situations. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;He worked so hard and he had to be subbed at the end because he was cramping. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;I think he had a really positive impact on the team.&quot;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24-reiss-nelson-reacts-uefa-865856517.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T11:43:10.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 11:43<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Brighton links<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta was asked about the development and coaching Ben White and Leandro Trossard received at Brighton, again singing the praises of the Seagulls.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta said: &quot;I know how good they are in their processes, in the culture they have, in the way they are coached. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;You can tell they are both very intelligent players who understand how we want to live together, how we want to play the game. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Both have a lot of versatility &#8211; that\u2019s not a coincidence, it\u2019s because of the way they played under Graham [Potter] as well. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;They had to understand the game very well to fulfil those roles.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T11:16:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 11:16<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Festive fixtures<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta is relishing the challenge of a packed Christmas schedule &#8211; as well as rare time off with the family as Arsenal don&#x27;t play after the 25th until the 28th against West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>The manager said on Christmas football: &quot;I really like it. It gives us the opportunity to bring family over. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;When I was in Spain, it was a bit different. I\u2019ve had incredible memories when I was a player and right now, as a manager as well. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;This year is very rare because we\u2019re going to have the 24th and the 25th without a training session, which is extremely bizarre. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;But it will be good to spend time with my family. I have young kids and they are super excited about Christmas.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T10:48:09.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 10:48<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Responding to defeats<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta says his team are obsessed with winning and are ready to put right last weekend&#x27;s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cWe will try to play our best. We love winning and the team is desperate to do anything it takes to win games. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe showed that against Aston Villa when, in my opinion, we were the better team and should\u2019ve won the game. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will try again against Brighton, who will make life very difficult for us for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T10:21:42.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 10:21<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Art attack<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta reflected on his outburst about referees after Arsenal&#x27;s controversial loss to Newcastle, following his meeting with the FA where he discussed how to improve the game.<\/p>\n<p>The boss would not reveal what he said in the talks but was then asked if he regrets his attack on officials.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta said: &quot;In life, it\u2019s too easy to do that. It was done &#8211; I defended my opinion, I expressed my opinion. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;I say again that I\u2019m fully supportive of how we have to improve the game and the referees are a big part of that. They know that. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Managers as well, players as well &#8211; everyone is involved. We have the duty and the responsibility to do that. It\u2019s good that we can discuss things in an open and honest way. That\u2019s what I tried to do.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T09:53:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 09:53<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Bright ideas<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta has revealed he is very impressed by Brighton this season ahead of tomorrow&#x27;s game against them.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &quot;They\u2019ve been really good. I think they have taken another level, playing European football, they\u2019ve been really successful. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;They\u2019ve done that after selling players, after a lot of injuries, so huge credit for them, for Roberto De Zerbi and the coaching staff for what they\u2019re doing because it\u2019s really impressive.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T09:25:15.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 09:25<\/time><\/span><span>By Alex Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Hav that<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts a week on after Kai Havertz&#x27;s equaliser at Aston Villa was disallowed for handball.<\/p>\n<p>The manager said: &quot;The handball\u2026 anything that happens in the box has to be clear. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Unfortunately today it\u2019s very difficult to understand what it is because there are many things that can happen.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;But we\u2019re in the direction to resolve that and we\u2019re all very eager to resolve that in the best possible way and I\u2019m positive that it will happen.&quot;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arsenal-talk-referee-jarred-gillett-865194687.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: EPA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T06:30:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 06:30<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong>Check out our Arsenal WhatsApp page<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read more Arsenal stories on our amazing\u00a0WhatsApp Channel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T06:00:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 06:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arteta may have to sell to buy<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta reportedly might need to get some fringe players off the books in order to make signings in the transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Other than loan signings, the Gunners spent a lot more than they brought in from sales in the summer and will need to curb their spending in comparison.<\/p>\n<p>It is not just about transfer fees, getting some high earners who are not part of the first-team plans could be key to move on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T04:30:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 04:30<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal &#x27;aware&#x27; Santos could sell Marcos<\/h3>\n<p>Speculation on Arsenal moving for Santos striker Marcos Leonardo is hotting up.<\/p>\n<p>Goal Brasil\u00a0expect the Gunners to move for the 20-year-old in January.<\/p>\n<p>And Santos dropping to the second tier for the first time in their 111-year history could make the Under-20 international available for less than the \u00a312.8million Roma offered last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Goal Brasil even claim Arsenal are \u201caware\u201d the Brazilians have \u201cpromised\u201d to negotiate selling Leonardo in the next transfer window.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T03:01:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 03:01<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>&#x27;Gunners must down Seagulls to stay in title race&#x27;<\/h3>\n<p>Ex-Arsenal striker Paul Merson says his old club Arsenal must defeat Brighton tomorrow to be considered true title contenders.<\/p>\n<p>Writing in his Sportskeeda column, the Gunners legend said: \u201cIf Arsenal want to be in the title race, they need to beat Brighton, more so with a trip to Anfield to take on league leaders Liverpool on the horizon.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-16T01:00:00.000Z\" title=\"12\/16\/2023\">Today, 01:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Emillia Hawkins<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Avoid Don deal<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United have been warned against signing Borussia Dortmund\u2019s ex-Arsenal kid Donyell Malen.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils have been heavily\u00a0linked with a swoop for the 24-year-old Holland striker this month.<\/p>\n<p>Dortmund\u00a0are reportedly willing to include Malen in a\u00a0swap deal for Jadon Sancho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in January.<\/p>\n<p>However, ex-United striker\u00a0Dwight Yorke\u00a0has urged his former club against signing him.<\/p>\n<p>Yorke told Instant Casino: \u201cI\u2019ve not seen much of\u00a0Donyell Malen, but I know he\u2019s scored a few goals in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t seen enough of him to make a judgement on him, but he seems to be an alright player.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnited can\u2019t waste money signing players who won\u2019t improve the squad. I\u2019m an aspiring coach, and that\u2019s the first thing I take into consideration before I sign anyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf this player doesn\u2019t raise the level of the position he\u2019s playing in, then the team will continue on the same path.<\/p>\n<p>Malen left\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0to join PSV Eindhoven at the age of 18 in 2017, joining Dortmund three years later.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T23:48:39.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 23:48<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong>Check out our Arsenal WhatsApp page<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read more Arsenal stories on our amazing\u00a0WhatsApp Channel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T23:27:26.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 23:27<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Nketiah &#x27;excited&#x27; by tough schedule<\/h3>\n<p>Eddie Nketiah believes Arsenal&#x27;s season will only get tougher.<\/p>\n<p>The second-placed Gunners host Brighton in the Prem on Sunday after reaching the Champions League KO stages.<\/p>\n<p>Nketeiah, who is vying with Gabriel Jesus for a place up frontsaid: \u201cIt is tough, but exciting. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;There is going to be a lot of games and hopefully a lot of minutes to go around. You just have to be ready.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no point being in a competition if you don\u2019t dream to win. We have the quality to do so and we are pushing every day to win every tournament that we enter and play in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s our aim and that\u2019s the aim of the club. That\u2019s what the fans want and we are working every day to try and achieve that dream.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T23:19:54.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 23:19<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Gunners revving up for Leonardo bid<\/h3>\n<p>Speculation on Arsenal moving for Santos striker Marcos Leonardo is hotting up.<\/p>\n<p>Goal Brasil expect the Gunners tomove for the 20-year-old in January.<\/p>\n<p>And Santos dropping to the second tier for the first time in their 111-year history could make the Under-20 international available for less than the \u00a312.8million Roma offered last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Goal Brasil even claim Arsenal are &quot;aware&quot; the Brazilians have &quot;promised&quot; to negotiate selling Leonardo in the next transfer window.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T22:29:15.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 22:29<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Gunners tipped to win &#x27;\u00a3100m race with Chelsea&#x27;<\/h3>\n<p>Ivan Toney would &quot;prefer&quot; to join Arsenal ahead of Chelsea in a January transfer battle fetching up to \u00a3100million.<\/p>\n<p>That&#x27;s the verdict of transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n<p>Brentford&#x27;s England striker, 27, can resume Prem action when his ban ends next month.<\/p>\n<p>And although he&#x27;s been valued at \u00a380m-plus, Romano reckons any deal could soar beyond that sum.<\/p>\n<p>He also claims Toney is &quot;very excited&quot; by the possibility of switching across London to the Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T20:44:44.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 20:44<\/time><\/span><span>By Emillia Hawkins<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Red Devils warned against move for ex-Arsenal kid<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United have been warned against signing Borussia Dortmund&#x27;s ex-Arsenal kid Donyell Malen.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils have been heavily\u00a0linked with a swoop for the 24-year-old Holland striker this month.<\/p>\n<p>Dortmund\u00a0are reportedly willing to include Malen in a\u00a0swap deal for Jadon Sancho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in January.<\/p>\n<p>However, ex-United striker\u00a0Dwight Yorke\u00a0has urged his former club against signing him.<\/p>\n<p>Yorke told Instant Casino: &quot;I\u2019ve not seen much of\u00a0Donyell Malen, but I know he\u2019s scored a few goals in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I haven\u2019t seen enough of him to make a judgement on him, but he seems to be an alright player.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;United can\u2019t waste money signing players who won\u2019t improve the squad. I\u2019m an aspiring coach, and that\u2019s the first thing I take into consideration before I sign anyone.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;If this player doesn\u2019t raise the level of the position he\u2019s playing in, then the team will continue on the same path.<\/p>\n<p>Malen left\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0to join PSV Eindhoven at the age of 18 in 2017, joining Dortmund three years later. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T19:30:43.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 19:30<\/time><\/span><span>By Emillia Hawkins<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Toon urged to rival Arsenal for Toney<\/h3>\n<p>Alan Shearer has urged old club Newcastle to gun for reported Arsenal target Ivan Toney in January. <\/p>\n<p>Brentford striker Toney, 27, will return to action next month after completing his\u00a0eight-month ban\u00a0for breaching football betting regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Both\u00a0the Gunners and Chelsea are understood to be interested\u00a0in signing him, but Shearer thinks the \u00a380million-rated star would be a perfect fit for\u00a0Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on\u00a0The Rest is Football\u00a0podcast, the ex-England hitman said: \u201cI would, If I was in charge of recruitment at Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think he\u2019s a really good player and I think he\u2019s a really good option.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNewcastle need to improve in that department, and they need another option in there, so I don\u2019t think there will be any shortage of suitors for Ivan Toney.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-699.png\"><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T19:10:29.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 19:10<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Kiwior exit claims dismissed<\/h3>\n<p>Claims in Italy that Arsenal arehappy to offload Jakub Kiwior have met with widespread scepticism.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Forza Roma say intermediaries have offered the Poland centre-back to AS Roma.<\/p>\n<p>They suggest an &quot;offer arrived recently from London&quot; about the ex-Spezia star which Roma found &quot;tempting&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal only bought the 23-year-old in January this year for around \u00a321.5million.<\/p>\n<p>And injury-hit AC Milan have been linked with a loan approach for Kiwior.<\/p>\n<p>But most reports have insisted the Gunners still have faith in his development &#8211; and that, at the very least, a January departure is unlikely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T17:39:39.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 17:39<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Gunners &#x27;make contact over Osimhen&#x27;<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal have reportedly stolen a march on Chelsea and Liverpool over strike target Victor Osimhen.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners are said to have made contact with the Napoli star&#x27;s agent Roberto Calenda.<\/p>\n<p>That&#x27;s despite Italian outlet\u00a0CalcioNapoli24\u00a0suggesting the Nigeria hero could agreed a new contract with his Serie A club.<\/p>\n<p>Any such extended deal could send his release clause soaring to around \u00a3112million &#8211; \u00a37m more than the club record fee Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Gunners&#x27; frontmen \u00a0Gabriel Jesus\u00a0and\u00a0Eddie Nketiah have struggled for goals this season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-12-15T17:24:31.000Z\" title=\"12\/15\/2023\">15th Dec 2023, 17:24<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Vermeeren rated at \u00a317m<\/h3>\n<p>Royal Antwerp\u2019s 18-year-old midfielder Arthur Vermeeren is reportedly being watched by Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p>It&#x27;s claimed the twice-capped Belgian could move on for around \u00a317million in January.<\/p>\n<p>Vermeeren strengthened his reputation with a second-minute opener in Wednesday&#x27;s 3-2 Champions League defeat of Barca.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c6cecfee-fd81-4f91-9801-f226e5b33b09.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1<\/span><\/li>\n<li>2<\/li>\n<li>3<\/li>\n<li>4<\/li>\n<li>5<\/li>\n<li>6<span>\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1<\/span><\/li>\n<li>2<\/li>\n<li>3<\/li>\n<li>4<\/li>\n<li>5<\/li>\n<li>6<\/li>\n<li>7<\/li>\n<li>8<\/li>\n<li>9<\/li>\n<li>10<\/li>\n<li>11<\/li>\n<li>12<\/li>\n<li>13<\/li>\n<li>14<span>\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/24942036\/arsenal-transfer-news-live-ivan-toney-chelsea-arteta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARSENAL are reportedly favourites to sign \u00a3100m-rated Ivan Toney ahead of rivals Chelsea in January. 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