After three consecutive near-misses in the Premier League title race, Arsenal entered the 2025/26 season with a growing sense that their margin for error had evaporated. Mikel Arteta’s side had evolved into one of the most tactically disciplined, structurally compact, and possession-dominant teams in European football, yet the final leap — converting dominance into silverware…

Arsenal’s contract talks with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey have reportedly stalled—making his Emirates exit look increasingly likely. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations over a contract extension are “not advancing,” with sources describing the situation as “very complicated.” Partey’s current contract expires at the end of June 2025, at which point he will…