Meanwhile, Arsenal beat Rapid Vienna 2–1 in Austria and Owen Hargreaves praised the new Thomas Partey.
Follow all the latest gossip and updates on Arsenal transfers below. . .
GREAT MAIT
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has revealed that Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta had convinced him to stay in north London during the summer.
The 23-year-old was closely associated with a change to the Wolves to upgrade Matt Doherty, who joined Jose Mourinho’s Spurs for 15 million pounds.
Maitland-Niles said: “There’s a lot of speculation, but I chose to stay at the club I love.
“I am satisfied with my resolve and the coach is satisfied that I stay too.
“The coach trusted me and let me know what was going on and the situation. He did and everything was fine in the end.
“I just installed in myself a lot of confidence that I had in myself, but I didn’t know how to get it out. He helped me do that.
“We paint well as a team and he knows how to get the most productive out of me, and now I’m learning to be more productive of myself now.
“I can thank you on the way and continue the way we had.
WEST?
West Ham may be the best destination for Mesut Ozil’s ‘magician’, according to hammers cult hero Carlton Cole.
Arsenal pursued Ozil in the bloodless and former forward Cole believes that a season in east London can bring advantages for all parties.
Things between Ozil and the Gunners have soured with the game maker calling them “unfair. “
And irons legend Cole thinks he’d have very good compatibility with his old club.
When asked if Ozil would be at London Stadium, Cole told talkSPORT: “Of course.
“West Ham liked that kind of player, those players who hunt like magicians.
“Arsenal would have benefited from having compatibility with it on their team, but it obviously has no compatibility at the moment. “
HIGH RISK
Mikel Arteta refuses to play protection after Arsenal put the most of their first Europa League match.
And he will continue to urge goalkeeper Bernd Leno to release attacks from behind despite last night’s nervous functionality in Austria.
The German international howler gave Rapid Vienna a 51-minute lead before David Luiz and replacement Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stored the bacon.
But Leno kept fighting with the ball at his feet, Arteta insisted: “In any case, it’s my fault because I call to do those things.
“But even if we admit the past possibility with a false impression on my back, I will continue to inspire Bernd to play at the right times.
“It’s a component of our style of play, but we want to see when we can get it and when we have to hit the ball in the stands.
“That’s a great component of what we’re looking to do, however, detecting it from the outside is much less difficult than doing it from the inside.
“We want to better perceive where the tension is coming from, because you have a partial moment to take a resolution and make the right pass when the parties to the conflict are waiting for you.
“But Bernd has the courage to do it and we’ve done very well with the number of goals we’ve scored in matches.
“We will continue to paint on this because it is obligatory for the goalkeeper to worry about our preparation to play as a wish. “
ALL THE BURNING GUNS
Arsenal receive Leicester in the Emirates on Sunday night with reasons to feel positive.
Mikel Arteta will be ahead of kick-off to lose Thomas Partey for his full Premier League debut.
The former star of Atletico Madrid achieved a masterful 2–1 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna on Thursday.
Following last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City on the bench, Partey is almost certainly on the pitch for the first beep.
And with a new 4-sided look to unleash, as well as Arteta’s 3 most sensible selections, the Gooners have every reason to be excited.
That’s how Arsenal will take on the Foxes.
‘CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT’
Mesut Ozil called Arsene Wenger “respectful, fair and honest,” a day after calling Arsenal “unfair. “
The outcast Gunners posted an affectionate birthday message to his former chief, but gave the impression of coming with an evening dig at the North London club.
Wenger turned 70 and Ozil turned to Twitter to wish him many satisfied returns.
The game maker uploaded two images of Wenger kissing the German after Arsenal matches.
And throughout the nostalgic snapshots, the 32-year-old wrote, “Happy birthday, boss!
“Thank you for all accepting as true and the help you have given me from my first day to my last day at @Arsenal FC.
“Undoubtedly one of the greatest coaches in Premier League history – respectful, fair and honest. I wish him all the best. “
A PIECE OF CLASS A
Arsenal’s new forty-five million pound midfielder Thomas Partey made a surprising debut against Rapid Vienna, with BT Sport specialist Owen Hargreaves saying he is “one of the most productive I’ve ever seen. “
Signed by Atletico Madrid this summer, Partey secured the full 90 minutes of the Europa League when the Gunners won 2–1.
And within minutes on the field, Partey showed that he will bring another dynamic and incredible to the Gunners.
Hargreaves said: “Thomas Partey made one of the debuts I’ve ever seen.
“This guy makes it so easy. Everybody’s looking at him.
“He controlled the whole game, you can say he played in the Champions League, it’s too simple for him. “
GUNNER BE BIG?
Arsenal passed a check to club legend Dennis Bergkamp’s son.
The Gunners saw Mitchel, 22, in action on his north London flat this week.
Offensive midfielder Mitchel, a lazy agent, enrolled in the U-23 and impressed manager Steve Bould.
Mitchel has spent his entire career with Dutch moment department team Almere after joining them in 2017.
He introduced himself to the youth teams, but did not show up with the elders.
ARSENAL FANS GOOD MORNING
Mikel Arteta praised Thomas Partey’s first start for the club after his participation in the 2–1 win over Rapid Vienna.
He said: “It looked solid, comfortable, and I think it kept the center of the field by itself in the part of the moment we were a little more open and took more risks, attacking spaces with some players.
‘I think he was there tonight and obviously there’s a lot more to come from him.
“He wants his companions to surround him, it’s not about him. With the value we pay for him and his profile, he’s going to have a lot of people looking at him every game. “
“But it’s about the design we have as a team, the fluidity, unity and team spirit we have in the team, and it’s a component of that and a vital element. “
Meanwhile, Ainsley Maitland-Niles revealed that Arteta had convinced him to remain in north London during the summer.
He said: “There’s a lot of speculation, but I chose to stay at the club I love.
“I am satisfied with my resolve and the coach is satisfied that I stay too.
“The coach trusted me and let me know what was going on and the situation. He did and everything was fine in the end.
“I just installed in myself a lot of confidence that I had in myself, but I didn’t know how to get it out. He helped me do that.
“We paint well as a team and he knows how to get the most out of me, and now I’m learning to make the most of myself.
“I can thank you on the way and continue the way we had.
And finally, on the movement front, Arsenal need to re-sign Donyell Malen despite selling it to PSV Eindhoven for just 540,000 euros in 2017, according to reports.
The brilliant 21-year-old’s brilliant shape for the Dutch look brought the striker back to the Gunners’ radar.
Malen has 33 goals and 16 assists in matches for PSV.
And you may soon return to the Emirates, according to Dutch medium Soccernews.
PART STARTED
Mikel Arteta praised Thomas Partey’s first start for the club after his participation in the 2–1 win over Rapid Vienna.
He said: “It looked solid, comfortable, and I think it kept the center of the field by itself in the part of the moment we were a little more open and took more risks, attacking spaces with some players.
‘I think he was there tonight and obviously there’s a lot more to come from him.
“He wants his companions to surround him, it’s not about him. With the value we pay for him and his profile, he’s going to have a lot of people looking at him every game. “
“But it’s about the design we have as a team, the fluidity, unity and team spirit we have in the team, and it’s a component of that and a vital element.
GREAT MAIT
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has revealed that Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta had convinced him to stay in north London during the summer.
The 23-year-old was strongly connected with a change to the Wolves to upgrade Matt Doherty, who joined Jose Mourinho’s Spurs for 15 million pounds.
Maitland-Niles said: “There’s a lot of speculation, but I chose to stay in the club I love.
“I am satisfied with my resolve and the coach is satisfied that I stay too.
“The coach trusted me and let me know what was going on and the situation. He did and everything was fine in the end.
“I just installed in myself a lot of confidence that I had in myself, but I didn’t know how to get it out. He helped me do that.
“We paint well as a team and he knows how to get the most out of me, and now I’m learning to get the most out of myself more now.
“I can thank you on the way and continue the way we had.
A PIECE OF CLASS A
Arsenal’s new forty-five million pound midfielder Thomas Partey made a surprising debut against Rapid Vienna, with BT Sport specialist Owen Hargreaves saying he is “one of the most productive I’ve ever seen. “
The former Manchester United midfielder said, “Thomas Partey made one of the debuts I’ve seen. “
By half-time, the 39-year-old had already regained his own over the Strength of the Ghanaian.
He said, “This guy makes things look so easy. Everybody’s looking at him.
“He controlled the whole game, you can say he played in the Champions League, it’s too simple for him. “
Verdict
John Hutchinson of SunSport said: “Arsenal gave enthusiasts what they were looking to see, a first start for forty-five million pounds by signing Thomas Partey in midfield.
“But there was also something they didn’t need to see on screen: some other defensive display of terror.
“And again, questions will be asked as to why Emiliano Martinez allowed himself to leave while Bernd Leno committed a clanger. “
“First for good, apart from the undefeated 2-1 victory. Partey showed in a few minutes what he’ll bring to the Gunners’ fold.
“Rarely, if ever, did he lose the ball. He constantly gets impatient and if he doesn’t retire to make a defensive pass, he takes a leap forward. “
Subs
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (in Nketiah position, 61) – 8
He immediately sought to bring his appearance to life and nevertheless sought to provide a way out for Partey. He served his purpose well.
With the time they spend together, those two can be fatal, but they’ll want the others.
Héctor Bellerin (by Cedric, 61) – 7
It wouldn’t have cost the guy he replaced very much and he was right to bring in some rhythm.
Another big one for the winner.
Joe Willock (in Lacazette’s position, 84) – 6
He seemed reassured when he arrived.
Kieran Tierney (by Saka, 84) – 6
He did what he had to do as an expired submarine.
Reiss Nelson (in Pepe’s position, 4) – 6
Late submarine.
…
Mohamed Elneny – 6
Nothing less than Mesut Ozil – who watches from home – to be among the goal scorers.
This prediction may have been more false. It couldn’t be turned on too much depth.
Saka Bukayo – 6
Quiet for the bands and incredibly lucky to concede a penalty for handball in the 49th minute with a little very nervous defense.
A step back for the 19-year-old who otherwise sought to grow from party to match.
Eddie Nketiah – 6
Surprisingly quiet and lucky to have a yellow moment for breaking into Stojkovic at the beginning of the middle of the moment.
Alexandre Lacazette – 6
Another one that’ll be missing everywhere. Totally dented and surpassed by Aubameyang when he entered.
. . .
Sead Kolasinac – 6
Poor performance, well-controlled demanding situations and did the right thing.
Nicolas Pepe – 6
The game periods have happened to him having some stamp on the game.
Then, in spite of everything, he came to life with a magnificent loose kick in which Luiz nodded.
Thomas Partey – 8
Unsurprisingly, however, he looked ultra alert, either picking up the ball deeply and using it or sniffing it to check its luck on the most sensitive surface.
Owen Hargreaves said on BT Sport that he can be called a Champions League player because it seemed “too easy”, and you have to agree.
A stimulus for his full debut.
PLAYER RATINGS
Bernd Leno – 4
He made an early save just to deny Marcel Ritzmaier, but was absolutely guilty of granting at the beginning of the middle of the moment.
Honestly, I didn’t seem to need David Luiz’s pass so close to him, but there was no excuse for that howler.
Cedric – 6
A series of opportunities wasted with their deliveries, adding a corner in the part of the moment that went straight to goal.
He left much to be desired in the third final and failed to accelerate when Arsenal scored a goal.
David Luiz – 6
He well partnered with Gabriel in the baseline, but had an intellectual downdrop with the goal.
Arsenal have attempted fate with their passes close to their purpose so this season and has returned to bite them.
Bought with a header.
Gabriel – 6
Really forged in the back and read the stage well in front of a team that has a lot of Arsenal behind.
FEET: RAPID VIENNA 1 ARSENAL 2
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saved Arsenal’s redness with a win in what is expected to be the toughest match of his Europa League group.
The Gunners’ patron intended to spend a well-deserved night until Bernd Leno gave a purpose to his belligerent Austrian parts in the 51st minute.
But Leno’s discomfort forced Mikel Arteta to turn to Plan B and send the most sensible scorer Auba to save the day.
And the veteran striker did precisely what was needed, taking advantage of Hector Bellerin’s center in the 74th minute to secure the three points.
READ MARK IRWIN’S FULL PARTY REPORT HERE.
RAPID VIENNA 1 ARSENAL 2
“It’s the old one-two. So fast one after the other. . . “
Is this boy Aubameyang – Who else? The Gabonese forward has the one with the tap-ins after his compatriot Héctor Bellerin got into the area and the squad for an open goal.
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? #UEL pic. twitter. com/uMnGLca7i8
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 22 October 2020
RAPID VIENNA 1 ARSENAL 1
It’s a tough headbutt of David Luiz and the Gunners are tied up!!There’s still time for a winner. . .
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RAPIDE VIENNA 1 ARSENAL 0
A rare mistake through Bernd Leno caused the Gunners to stay behind, so Mikel Arteta turned to Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to make the bench.
Middle
Arsenal entered 0-0 with Rapid Vienna in their first Europa League match.
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ORDER THIS MONTH
Mesut Ozil has been presented with a role in the BT Sport studio as an expert after revealing that he sees Arsenal on television.
The Gunners’ half-score with 350,000 euros per week has been excluded from the Premier League and Europa League teams.
Not yet
Arsenal need to re-sign Donyell Malen despite selling it to PSV Eindhoven for just 540,000 euros in 2017, according to reports.
The brilliant 21-year-old’s brilliant shape for the Dutch look brought the striker back to the Gunners’ radar.
Malen has 33 goals and 16 assists in matches for PSV.
And you may soon return to the Emirates, according to Dutch medium Soccernews.
Malen spent two years at Arsenal’s academy after Ajax under-17s in 2015.
POWER WIL
Fábregas also said Jack Wilshere would have been on his list if the injuries hadn’t limited his time.
Wilshere was limited to just 197 arsenal appearances for ten years at the club.
– Cesc Fàbregas Soler (Cesc4official) October 20, 2020
THE FABULOUS FIVE
Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fábregas has named his five most sensible players of the Emirates era, with Robin van Persie as the most sensible on his list.
However, there is no place for the Gunners’ most sensible scorer of all time, Thierry Henry, who spent a year in the field before joining Barcelona in 2007.
– Cesc Fabregas Soler (Cesc4official) October 20, 2020
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