Arsenal face a busy end to a pivotal season with their attention turning to Premier League action following a semi-final first-leg draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League
10:00, 01 May 2026
Arsenal have spent big under Mikel Arteta and they're not stopping yet
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Arsenal have spent big under Mikel Arteta and they're not stopping yet
Arsenal are battling on two fronts as the Gunners gear up for the next challenge in their search to secure the Premier League crown.
Mikel Arteta's squad are due to welcome Fulham on Saturday, hot on the heels of their Champions League semi-final encounter with Atletico Madrid. Capturing the Champions League remains within reach but Arsenal must now guarantee they stay completely concentrated on Marco Silva's outfit. A similar situation witnessed the Gunners fall to Bournemouth between their quarter-final ties with Sporting CP, which gifted Manchester City crucial momentum in the title battle.
Arteta's men sit three points ahead of their title rivals but have played one additional fixture. With just four games remaining, Arsenal understand they have minimal margin for mistakes during the final stretch and have been given a stark warning from club icon Thierry Henry. Here, Daily Star Sport examines some of the latest news surrounding the Gunners.
Thierry Henry sends Arsenal message
Thierry Henry working as a pundit
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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has spoken about his former club(Image: Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
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Ex-Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has urged his former side to welcome the test of fighting for two major honours.
The Gunners lead the Premier League standings and face a crucial second leg against Atletico Madrid next week. Arteta's team left Madrid with a 1-1 draw to set up a fascinating second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
With Fulham looming on the calendar, there's little opportunity to start dreaming about a possible Champions League final. Yet Henry has urged the squad to embrace their hectic fixture list.
"I don't see any issue. I'm not saying it is going to be easy and pleasant because the game again at Newcastle was very difficult," Henry told CBS Sports. "But you have the squad to be able to deal with that, so deal with it."
Arsenal have the chance to extend their lead over City to six points with victory on Saturday. Meanwhile, Guardiola's men will be aware of how the Gunners have performed when they take to the pitch for their journey to Everton on Monday.
Cesc Fabregas 'plan'
Como manager Cesc Fabregas
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Cesc Fabregas has impressed as Como manager(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has enjoyed a remarkable beginning to his managerial career.
The 38-year-old took control at Italian outfit Como on a permanent basis in 2024 and a potential blueprint for his future has surfaced.
Como currently sit fifth place in Serie A and continue to chase a Champions League spot. His outstanding work from the touchline has sparked speculation linking him with the available Chelsea position.
However, Sky Sports has claimed that Fabregas is regarded as a prospective Arsenal boss. While there's no indication that he might succeed Arteta imminently, he's viewed as a "long-term" candidate for the future.
Sky Sports' Transfer Talk podcast also pondered whether a switch to Chelsea would signify "career progression" for Fabregas. The ex-Spain international turned out for both clubs, making 303 appearances for the Gunners and featuring in 198 matches for Chelsea.
Transfer agreement
Porto, Portugal - October 2: Vasilije Kostov of FK Crvena Zvezda celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Porto and FK Crvena Zvezda at Estadio do Dragao on October 2, 2025 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Fabio Poco/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
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Arsenal close to an 'agreement' to sign Vasilije Kostov(Image: DeFodi Images, DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Reports in Serbia claim Arsenal are 'on the verge' of agreeing a deal to sign 17-year-old attacking midfielder Vasilije Kostov from Red Star Belgrade.
Talks are said to be progressing over a deal worth around €12million (£10million) up front with bonuses taking the total package to €20m (£18m).
While the deal is yet to be completed, it's claimed the player already has his 'bags packed' ahead of a move to north London.
At just 17, Kostov has established himself as a key figure in the Serbian giant's first team, scoring 14 goals and registering seven assists in all competitions.
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He was even handed his senior international debut for Serbia against Albania in October.