Within the opening five minutes Martin Odegaard volleyed over when well placed, Bukayo Saka drew a save from Nick Pope at the near post, and Granit Xhaka fired ...
They are currently in 14th place in League One, and kick off at the Kassam Stadium is at 8pm (UK time) on Monday, January 9. We kept searching for the breakthrough. Newcastle were increasingly sitting back, soaking up pressure and looking to catch us on the break.
When his Arsenal needed cool and calm, Mikel Arteta fed into the chaos, as the league leaders were frustrated to be held to a 0-0 draw by Newcastle.
This time last year, Newcastle were second-bottom of the Premier League and facing the real prospect of being the richest club in the Championship until Howe dramatically transformed their fortunes and steered the team away from relegation danger. Arteta has brought some much-needed passion back to Arsenal, on and off the pitch, but he now needs to tone it down and learn to balance it out with calmness. Arteta has done a remarkable job in his three years as Arsenal manager and could deliver their first Premier League title since 2004 this season, but he needs to calm down on the touchline to help make that happen. They are still in the driver's seat, but it will be a long five months between now and the end of the season. They had plenty of flair on the pitch, but Arsenal didn't know how to use it, and their inexperience shone through in this game. 22, Arsenal are going to have to find a Plan B to win games if they are to clinch the title. [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) [Upcoming fixtures](#fixtures) Arsenal dropped points at the Emirates for the first time this season as Newcastle underlined their own credentials with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against the Premier League leaders. [Key stats](#stats) [Postmatch quotes](#quotes) [Player ratings](#ratings)
Arsenal fans are beginning to worry about a potential deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, who looked set to join the table-topping Gunners.
@sheila_gooner : "Well this is a blow for ARSENAL after we had agreed to offer more as well. The second bid is said to still be short of the Ukrainian side's asking price, according to [Goal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-transfer-donetsk-25879362), although the new terms are being considered. This has left plenty of Gunners supporters frustrated and a number of disgruntled fans took to social media to voice their anger. I don't understand why Arsenal can't close deals, every time we just drag every transfer as we did with Vlahovic, Maddison, or Aouar. @EmilianTeodor : "I will actually be very sad if Mudryk will end up at Chelsea. The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad following an imperious start to the season that sees them eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking about Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League this season.
The two giants will do battle next month at the Emirates Stadium but Arteta and Co face a tricky run of games before then, as they take on Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in their next two league outings. "If they continue in that way, we will not catch them. "The way you have to reduce the gap is play good and win games," the former Barcelona head coach said. "It's not for the fact. Despite their healthy lead at the top of the pile, Arsenal will know that there is a long way to go yet and the Gunners are yet to play City this season. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/), Guardiola has claimed that it is unlikely that the Citizens will be able to catch [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) if the north London outfit continue on their current trajectory.
Arsenal are looking to win their first Premier League title in 19 years and Mikel Arteta's side currently sit top of the table despite dropping points ...
Brentford have been imperious against the so-called 'big six' during the 2022/23 campaign. The Gunners boss confirmed that [Saka was "all fine" after the win](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/every-word-mikel-arteta-arsenal-25936003) against Oxford as they now turn their attention back to the Premier League. Despite struggling with consistency over the last few years, Everton have proved to be somewhat of a bogey team for Arsenal in recent times. this month in the form of a home encounter against Manchester United. Arsenal struggled to get going against the League One side before finding a breakthrough after Mohamed Elneny headed home a Fabio Vieira free-kick. Arsenal have continued their unbeaten run after beating Oxford United in their FA Cup third round tie.
Arsenal's Premier League title charge took a slight dent following a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United last night (Tuesday).
United have got City next at home then Arsenal away which is really tough so we’ll know a lot more in a few weeks. "Before this game tonight it was 16 games played - that is nowhere near title talk, you’re miles away, absolutely miles away. [Every word Mikel Arteta said on referee, penalties, Arsenal transfers and Eddie Howe exchange](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-penalty-referee-howe-25889796) [Gary Neville disagrees with Mikel Arteta on 'scandalous' penalty decisions in Arsenal draw](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gary-neville-mikel-arteta-arsenal-25889789) [Gabriel Jesus reveals potential Arsenal injury return boost with social media hint](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/gabriel-jesus-arsenal-injury-boost-25880182) [Arsenal fan's crazy Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer theory with star 'in London' as Edu agrees contract](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-transfer-theory-25878030) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: The latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-live-mudryk-25889713) However, Manchester United legend Gary Neville isn't convinced that Arsenal will lift the trophy in May, comparing the north Londoners to Erik ten Hag's side instead. [Arsenal 'Invincibles' famously went the full season undefeated.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/brazil-arsenal-world-cup-liverpool-25597480) [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) and Mikel Arteta is doing an incredible job because you feel he’s so finely tuned, if he lost a centre-back he’d be in trouble, whereas with United they’ve got four centre-backs, that strength in depth.
Pep Guardiola believes his Manchester City side must be "almost perfect" for the rest of the season if they wish to successfully chase down.
"It's Premier League, everyone is tough. Asked whether the next six weeks could be a defining period in City's season, Guardiola said: "Six weeks? "We haven't even finished the first leg [first half of season]. "Tough game. [held to a goalless stalemate](/football/arsenal/result/arsenal-frustrated-by-newcastle-in-scrappy-stalemate_503382.html) against Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United on Tuesday night. So you have to be almost perfect, I would say.
Arsenal will have to substantially raise their offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk if they are to land the 21-year-old this month.
Mudryk remains the priority, but if signing him proves to be impossible, they will have to decide whether to move on to someone else. THE VERDICT: Shakhtar's seemingly unwavering stance over Mudryk will be a growing concern for Arsenal, who wanted to wrap up a deal for the winger in the early stages of the January window. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal are desperate to get a deal done for Mudryk this month to bolster Mikel Arteta's attacking options ahead of the second half of the season and
Arsenal couldn't break down Newcastle in Tuesday's 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners' lack of attacking alternatives on the bench laid ...
And, with three minutes remaining, Eddie Nketiah had a low drive kept out by the legs of Nick Pope as Arsenal desperately searched for a winner. The draw moves Arsenal eight points clear at the top of the table ahead of Manchester City's trip to Chelsea on Thursday, but the leaders will certainly see this an opportunity missed ahead of their next two games against Tottenham and Manchester United. Arsenal missed out on the chance to open up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 0-0 draw by a resolute Newcastle team.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned that Arsenal will be tough to catch in the Premier League title race and that 100 points could be required ...
"We will see what happens, after the World Cup many things are going to happen. Asked for his thoughts on Chelsea's struggles, the Spaniard said: "It's the Premier League, everyone is tough. "It's not for the fact.
Calm heads are required when a Premier League title race begins to heat up so the sight of apoplectic Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta racing down the touchline ...
It's only a point, of course, but this point could be massive at the end of the season." Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Howe served up the perfect blueprint of how to stop free-flowing Arsenal and Arteta will need to have a Plan B in the coming weeks as other teams set up in similar fashion.
Arsenal transfer news: Join us for tall the latest news on Mikel Arteta's side, with updates on the likes of Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joao Felix and all the ...
[SkySports](https://www.skysports.com/) ahead of the [north Londoners' clash against Newcastle](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-vs-newcastle-live-news-25884472), Merson said: "I think they’ll invest, I don’t know if it will be a striker - who doesn’t need a striker? If they go big on getting a striker it could be the difference." Neville agreed with Merson's verdict and feels Arsenal need to give Arteta a new striker in January. As a player I wish I had the chance to play with this guy for longer but having the chance to pick his brain about certain situations and how he thinks about the game is invaluable. Martin Odegaard: Unusually lacking in composure on a few occasions in the final third and snatched at opportunities. [Read the full story here.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-youri-tielemans-january-transfer-25891872) But I see a lot of potential in the player, he has got a good left foot.” Serenaded consistently by the Arsenal fans for his hard work and inventive link up play. Arsenal have been fotunate in recent years to acquire talent from Brazil, with Gabriel Martinelli a rather unknown entity before he burst onto the scene in north London. Away from the pitch, Chelsea are said to be plotting a shock move to hijack the north Londoners' pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk talent Mykhaylo Mudryk. That's Cristiano Ronaldo, who predicted big things for the playmaker back in 2015 at Real Madrid, telling BT Sport: "I will mention Martin Odegaard of Madrid for example, at 16 he’s still young but you can see he’s a very good player. the Gunners were left disappointed following a controversial 0-0 draw against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal will have to substantially raise their offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk if they are to land the 21-year-old this month.
Mudryk remains the priority, but if signing him proves to be impossible, they will have to decide whether to move on to someone else. THE VERDICT: Shakhtar's seemingly unwavering stance over Mudryk will be a growing concern for Arsenal, who wanted to wrap up a deal for the winger in the early stages of the January window. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal are desperate to get a deal done for Mudryk this month to bolster Mikel Arteta's attacking options ahead of the second half of the season and
Arsenal news: Stan Kroenke has been expanding his business interests in the USA as the Gunners continue their push to win the Premier League title.
The ownership of such a retail space can also provide commercial avenues for Arsenal, with merchandising opportunities in the US a huge market for Premier League clubs going forward. The 600,000 square foot property, located in the San Fernando Valley, is likely to become the team's headquarters in a bold move from Kroenke. His ownership of the Rams, the current NFL Super Bowl champions, means that the future relationship between the franchise and his commercial portfolio will become increasingly intertwined. The US billionaire has been named by The Arsenal owner, who is largely represented in the UK and at Arsenal by son Josh, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has expanded his business interests in the USA with the acquisition of a Los Angeles mall in a £270million deal - and plans to move the LA Rams in there.
Arsenal news: Manchester City could close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to five points with a win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on ...
On the pitch, while Arsenal only have three games left to play in the first month of 2023, all three could be hugely important. [The clash at Emirates Stadium was the first time the Gunners failed to score in the league this season](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-penalty-referee-howe-25889796) and two dropped points means City can close the gap back to five points by beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. In their next two Premier League fixtures, Arsenal face north London rivals Tottenham at a ground they have never won at and then one week later take on a rejuvenated Manchester United. "Manchester City's home form has not been good enough recently, against Everton they looked short of ideas. Pep Guardiola's side drew with Everton on New Year's Eve before Arsenal won a six-goal thriller against Brighton to extend their lead at the summit to eight points. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)were unable to stretch the gap between themselves and [ Manchester City](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-city) to ten points at the top of the Premier League table after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes his team must do more in their battle with Arsenal and others.
The advantage of Arsenal and Manchester United right now is nobody has to win the Premier League for 20 points ahead in November like Man City has to - and this is sometimes a big problem. The games we play we are better. That is a pressure that Arsenal and United do not have because neither were expected to seriously challenge at the beginning of the season. "With this Arsenal winning all their games and you are eight points behind, it can happen. [City have an excellent record](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) at Stamford Bridge but will take on a Chelsea team with plenty to prove as they try and climb from 10th in the table. They dropped two points but they didn’t drop the quality [with which] they played.
So, have Arteta's antics crossed the line? Sportsmail experts CHRIS SUTTON and MATT GATWARD give their opinion. Mikel Arteta was livid with the referees during ...
Arteta got close to the line — both physically and metaphorically — but he did not cross it. And given that his touchline fervour really annoys the noxious Richard Keys, crack on Mikel, I say. Klopp was rightly given a touchline ban for that abhorrent act against Manchester City this season, for which he apologised — but what has Arteta really done wrong? It brings the stadium to its feet, it adds to the drama, the fire, the occasion. Again, show me a boss who is all sweetness and light on match day and I will show you a loser. Arteta went over the top in his behaviour and Arsenal’s players responded by surrounding the referee to claim Murphy handled the ball late on. And what is wrong with that? I can understand getting caught up in the heat of the moment. Pep Guardiola is not afraid of a spot of dramatics either. One of Arteta's most vocal critics in [Richard Keys continues to fan the flames](/sport/football/article-11597709/Richard-Keys-fans-flames-vendetta-against-Arteta-labels-embarrassment.html) over his behaviour while others have rushed to the Spaniard's defence. Has Arteta crossed the line with his touchline antics? but MATT GATWARD insists the Arsenal boss has breathed life into his young side
LONDON, United Kingdom, Jan 4 - Mikel Arteta complained that Arsenal had been denied two "scandalous penalties" as the Premier League leaders were held to ...
“It was a very good defensive display and great mentality from the group. It was two scandalous penalties.” “We lacked an extra touch or movement to finish these chances. “There were two penalties. The way we played, dominated the game. We had so many situations.
Arsenal transfer news: Catch all the latest Gunners news including updates on Mykhaylo Mudryk, Adrien Rabiot, Joao Felix and Youri Tielemans.
The latest transfer news from north London, of course involves Mykhaylo Mudryk, who will be celebrating his 22nd birthday today, with Arsenal tabling another offer to Shakhtar that looks set to be rejected. The Shakhtar Donetsk winger looks almost certain to secure a move to the Premier League in January after becoming a priority signing by Mikel Arteta's side this month. Chelsea look set to enter the Mudryk transfer battle, although Arsenal still hold the advantage despite Ben Jacobs revealing the latest package deal from Arsenal was under €70million (£61.5million) far under the full funds Shakhtar want to receive for Mudryk of €80million (£70.3million). [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.football.london/all-about/adrien-rabiot) in the hopes of fending off interest from [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/), [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)and [Manchester United.](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-united) The midfielder's contract in Italy expires in the summer of 2023 and Juve are pushing to keep him at the club beyond the expiration of his current deal. An opening bid of £55million for Mudryk, including add-ons, was swiftly rejected by Shakhtar at the end of 2022, with Arsenal set to return with an improved offer in January 2023. Meanwhile, Chelsea are plotting a transfer hijack for the winger with Dario Srna set to be at the Blues' clash with Man City.
The Gunners manager has come under scrutiny for his antics during Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League, ...
The debate we should be having instead is over the culture of aggression towards officials in general rather than simply piling in to Mikel Arteta. This in no doubt plays a part in why the recruitment pool for officials is so slim and why English referees are no longer in charge of the biggest games in football. [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.football.london/all-about/thomas-tuchel) and [Antonio Conte](https://www.football.london/all-about/antonio-conte) also had to be dragged apart in the aftermath of Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Tottenham in August, but instead of leading to comment pieces criticising their behaviour it was portrayed as part of the drama that makes us love the Premier League. [Pep Guardiola](https://www.football.london/all-about/pep-guardiola) leathered a water bottle in the direction of the opposition bench as Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over Leeds. A report earlier this year claimed that nine in 10 referees at grassroots level had been victims of physical or verbal abuse, while the FA are trialling body cameras for grassroots referees this year after they had to hand out 380 bans at that level last season. A clip of the Spaniard fervently appealing for a late penalty before exchanging heated words with Eddie Howe went viral, and his bench behaviour has now become a huge topic of discussion.
Arsenal will have to substantially raise their offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk if they are to land the 21-year-old this month.
Mudryk remains the priority, but if signing him proves to be impossible, they will have to decide whether to move on to someone else. THE VERDICT: Shakhtar's seemingly unwavering stance over Mudryk will be a growing concern for Arsenal, who wanted to wrap up a deal for the winger in the early stages of the January window. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal are desperate to get a deal done for Mudryk this month to bolster Mikel Arteta's attacking options ahead of the second half of the season and
All the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip including updates on the Gunners' pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk, a January loan battle for Joao Felix and Youri ...
[Tielemans](https://www.football.london/all-about/youri-tielemans) and it's understood that a move for him at the time was not close to completion. The Belgian is understood to have several suitors across Europe, including teams in Spain, while [Mykhaylo Mudryk](https://www.football.london/all-about/mykhaylo-mudryk) from under the noses of London rivals Arsenal in January has understandably caused some concern among supporters. 23 players are included in the list but Felix's name is absent which could be sign of his impending departure if Atletico have lowered their demands. He also goes on to note that there is a player who could play a pivotal role in securing the transfer for Arsenal. [reports](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-mikel-arteta-summer-23652385) that his agent had held talks with [Edu](https://www.football.london/all-about/edu). There have been some suggestions that [Mikel Arteta](https://www.football.london/all-about/mikel-arteta)'s side could go back in for the 25-year-old in the January transfer window, but that seems unlikely as things stand. [Vlada Zinchenko interviewing Mudryk towards the end of 2022 where the topic of moving to Arsenal did arise.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-arteta-25513844) [Arsenal concerns over Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer eased after £72m misconception is disproven](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-concerns-25888040) [The Gunners have been pushing for a move since the summer, but Todd Boehly could plot a transfer hijack in January if a deal cannot be agreed between Shakhtar and Arsenal.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-25488374) [Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen) has revealed that the Blues are yet to put in any kind of offer for Mudryk and that the man at the centre of the transfer saga is still pushing for Arsenal. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)transfer round-up on Thursday, January 5.
Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk has not been shy in using social media to show his desire to join the Gunners. The winger's most recent activity saw him like ...
The amount of €100m puts a barrier for my transition to the top championship, which I so dreamed of." The post has been up for a couple of days but Mudryk seemingly gave it a like from his official account @mmudryk10 in the early hours of Thursday morning. but every football player has a dream to play in a top club and in a top championship - I am no exception. Arsenal fans in the comments have since noticed that Mudryk has liked the picture. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his birthday today (Thursday), has spoken on more than one occasion that he would be unable to turn down the Gunners if they came in for him. The winger's most recent activity saw him like a post calling for his release from Shakhtar Donetsk.