11 h. ago Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?

A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddlesThe appointment of Andrea Berta as sporting director in March was greeted with much enthusiasm by Arsenal’s supporters, given his impressive track record in more than a decade at Atlético Madrid,. The Italian, who began his career in finance, has made an instant impression. Known as a shrewd negotiator, the suave and softly spoken 54-year-old masterminded Arsenal’s outlay of more than £250m in the summer that included the arrivals of Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Berta takes the lead on recruitment in consultation with Richard Garlick, who was promoted to chief executive in September, the manager, Mikel Arteta, and the co-chair Josh Kroenke. James Ellis, a former scout who then spent two years as head of recruitment, was appointed as technical director in the summer and is tasked with “delivering the club’s long-term player progression ...

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24 h. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Martin Odegaard woeful as 4/10 flops in draw

Arsenal missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Nottingham Forest with Declan Rice the standout performer and Martin Odegaard struggling

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7 d. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Portsmouth: Merino sensational as hat

Miles Lewis-Skelly and Eberechi Eze struggle as Gunners survive early scare

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1 week ago Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta to ring the changes - but Eberechi Eze will stay put

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1 week ago Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta to ring the changes - but Eberechi Eze will stay put

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1 week ago Mikel Arteta reveals which 'phenomenal' Arsenal star has reached new level

Gunners boss delighted with ‘exceptional’ response from player who has not been starting of late

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1 week ago Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta to ring the changes - but Eberechi Eze will stay put

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2 w. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta backs use of summer signings as Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke minutes questioned

Both Britons targeting spot in England World Cup squad

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2 w. ago Martin Ødegaard relocates his missing rhythm to dictate Arsenal’s tempo again

Rejuvenated by his goal on Saturday and free from injuries that have disrupted his season, Arsenal’s captain led their destruction of VillaWhen Arsenal really needed Martin Ødegaard, the captain finally rediscovered his magic touch. Gabriel Magalhães had just opened the scoring against Aston Villa after a first half in which Mikel Arteta’s nervous side were struggling without the influential Declan Rice. Then it happened.Jadon Sancho was waiting to receive a pass from Youri Tielemens inside Villa’s half but, before the forward knew it, Ødegaard had pinched the ball and was haring towards Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A jink back on to his left foot fooled Tielemens and allowed Ødegaard to play through the perfect through ball for Martín Zubimendi to score the crucial second. It was the fifth goal or assist that Zubimendi has contributed to since he joined in the summer – the joint-best return of his club career – and the Spaniard’s impact was rightly hailed by a delighted Arteta. “Credi...

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2 w. ago Martin Ødegaard rediscovers his missing rhythm to dictate Arsenal’s tempo again

Rejuvenated by his goal on Saturday and free from injuries that have disrupted his season, Arsenal’s captain led their destruction of VillaWhen Arsenal really needed Martin Ødegaard, the captain finally rediscovered his magic touch. Gabriel Magalhães had just opened the scoring against Aston Villa after a first half in which Mikel Arteta’s nervous side were struggling without the influential Declan Rice. Then it happened.Jadon Sancho was waiting to receive a pass from Youri Tielemans inside Villa’s half but, before the forward knew it, Ødegaard had pinched the ball and was haring towards Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A jink back on to his left foot fooled Tielemans and allowed Ødegaard to play the perfect through ball for Martín Zubimendi to score the crucial second. It was the fifth goal or assist that Zubimendi has contributed since he joined in the summer – the joint-best return of his club career – and the Spaniard’s impact was rightly hailed by a delighted Arteta. “Credit to his te...

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2 w. ago Arsenal: Why Martin Odegaard masterclass vs Aston Villa was perfectly timed in title race

Gunners skipper is back with a bang as Aston Villa were thumped

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2 w. ago Arsenal news: Manuel Neuer's transfer decision as Martin Odegaard reacts to new role

Former Arsenal target Manuel Neuer has revealed all regarding the Gunners' approach for him, while Martin Odegaard has reacted to Saturday's win over Brighton

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3 w. ago Declan Rice has put Arsenal right back in charge of title race – Martin Odegaard

Jurrien Timber withdrew on the eve of the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Brighton so Rice filled in at full-back.

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3 w. ago Declan Rice feelings on Martin Odegaard clear after Arsenal moment spotted vs Brighton

Martin Odegaard was on target as Arsenal beat Brighton in the Premier League, and Declan Rice's celebrations speak volumes about how the captain is seen at the club.

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3 w. ago Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ‘had to suffer’ in nervy win over Brighton

Defensive injuries are piling up for the Gunners.

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3 w. ago Arsenal’s defensive injury crisis worsens but nervy Brighton win sends them top

Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: Martin Odegaard’s and Georginio Rutter’s own goal were key for the Gunners but two more defenders were added to the injury list

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3 w. ago Three things we learned from Arsenal win as Martin Odegaard back to his best but worrying pattern raises concern

Gunners’ injury woes threaten to overshadaow what could be an important win in this season’s title race

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3 w. ago Martin Odegaard's message to Arsenal fans as Viktor Gyokeres truth refuses to go away

Arsenal held off a late Brighton fightback and once more lent heavily on their excellent defence as they moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory

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3 w. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Brighton as Martin Odegaard shines but Viktor Gyokeres struggles

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 victory over Brighton with Martin Odegaard opening the scoring before another own goal went their way

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3 w. ago Arsenal return to Premier League summit after edgy victory over Brighton

Martin Odegaard and Georginio Rutter’s own goal were key for the Gunners.

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