Arsenal – Forza Futbol

Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that Arsenal will need to be near perfect to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool, but he believes momentum is building after a difficult spell. Arsenal, who finished runners-up to Manchester City in the last two seasons, have seen Liverpool surge eight points clear at the top of the table.

ARTETA ADMITS ARSENAL NEED TO BE NEARLY PERFECT

Arteta’s side heads into Saturday’s match against West Ham buoyed by a 5-1 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League and a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest last weekend. The win over Forest ended a four-match winless streak in the league and gave Arsenal hope of climbing back into the title race. A victory at the London Stadium on Saturday would lift the Gunners into second place, ahead of Sunday’s key clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.

Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have held productive discussions regarding a potential transfer for Eddie Nketiah. The Gunners are prepared to part ways with the striker this summer, and Nketiah has garnered interest from several clubs. While Bournemouth and Marseille initially expressed interest earlier in the transfer window, they have since turned their attention to other targets, leaving Forest as the frontrunner for his signature.

Positive talks between Arsenal and Forest took place this week, with Forest emerging as the most likely destination for Nketiah. The Gunners, however, have rejected Forest’s opening offer of £25 million, holding firm on their valuation of at least £30 million. Despite the initial bid being turned down, there is optimism that a deal can be reached. Nketiah himself is reportedly open to the move, as it would provide him with the opportunity to secure regular playing time at a Premier League club.