Arsenal news as a potential transfer target makes his feelings clear and Mikel Arteta ponders a big selection call
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta is weighing up big decisions in both the short and long-term(Image: Getty Images)
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It's another big day in Arsenal's quest to end their long wait for a Premier League title. After an alarming wobble, the Gunners got back on track by thumping Tottenham 4-1 last weekend.
The Champions League-chasing Blues are next up for Mikel Arteta's side, with the rivals set for their fourth meeting of the season after the Gunners prevailed in the recent Carabao Cup semi-finals.
While Chelsea once dominated this fixture, recent years have seen the tables turn dramatically. The west Londoners haven't secured a win in their last eight Premier League encounters with the Gunners, with three draws and five losses.
Starlet issues transfer plea
An Arsenal-linked Brazilian hotshot has issued a come-and-get-me plea to top European sides. The Gunners, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs to have been credited with an interest in Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon.
According to reports in South America, Chelsea have already tested the water with a £17million offer, which was below Corinthians' valuation. Meanwhile, Arsenal and United are said to have made enquiries.
Bidon has made his intentions clear by revealing he "dreams" of a move to Europe. He told TNT Sports Brazil: "It has been a dream since I was a kid – to play in Europe, to play in the Champions League, to play in a World Cup.
Breno Bidon of Corinthians
Breno Bidon of Corinthians has admirers in Europe(Image: Getty Images)
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"It has been a dream since I was young. I do have that desire. I do not know when the moment will come, but I do have that desire to play abroad."
Arteta backed to make bold call
Eberechi Eze should get the nod over Martin Odegaard against Chelsea, according to Ray Parlour. While the club captain is available again after his injury issues, Eze was preferred in the number 10 role against Spurs, scoring twice in an excellent all-round display.
While Odegaard is a favourite of Arteta's, Parlour expects the Norwegian to be benched again. He told Metro via BetMGM: "He (Eze) got his opportunity again against Spurs and scored two good goals. But now he has to get his head down. We know Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice will play.
Eberechi Eze of Arsenal celebrates scoring their 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal
Eberechi Eze was back on form against Spurs(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
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"I think Eze will probably start. But Arteta will have been assessing things in training this week. And you can't rest players when you are going for the title, you need your best team.
"But momentum is so important when you are winning. He will assess that, but I think Eze might keep his place."
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