Gary Neville believes Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are influencing fans to claim referees are "corrupt" against the club. The latest so-called referee injustice suffered by the Gunners saw Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off for a foul on Wolves' Matt Doherty, a decision which left Arteta "absolutely fuming " after the game, which Arsenal won.
Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.
Roy Keane has sent a strong message to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal over their reaction to the Myles Lewis-Skelly red card at Wolves.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been left seething with some of the refereeing decisions that have gone against his side in recent times
However, on day 29, Arsenal tabled a £60 million bid to sign Watkins from Aston Villa, but that offer was rejected by Unai Emery’s side. Arsenal are expected to make another bid for Watkins, and Mikel Arteta’s previous comments about the England striker explains why he’s so keen to sign him.
Arsenal fell behind thanks to former Spurs forward Arnaud Danjuma but were soon back on level terms as Thomas Partey won a penalty that was coolly converted by Jorginho. Ethan Nwaneri sparkled in the Arsenal player ratings and struck the winner with a superb strike just before half time to seal the three points.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.
Mikel Arteta has called on all football fans to end their campaigns of hate after controversial referee Michael Oliver received death threats.Oliver received online abuse after sending off Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old produced another fine performance to help his side secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16 with a victory at Girona.
We should hear from 14 more managers on Friday – but until we do, this article rounds up the early Gameweek 24 team news from their clubs.
Kieran Tierney will spend the rest of the season at Arsenal before joining Celtic in the summer after agreeing a pre-contract deal with the Scottish club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen for the 27-year-old to stay at the Emirates instead of leaving in this window because of his leadership qualities and the injury problems his side have faced.