Transfer: 'Aggressive, Always Like to Hurt Opposition' - Kieran Gibbs Hails Two Arsenal Summer Signings
Mikel Arteta said the 34 million pound signing fit in organically after his two assists helped Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0.
- On Sunday, Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 at Millennium Stadium to win the Community Shield, earning manager Mikel Arteta praise for his summer transfer business.
- Former teammate Kieran Gibbs praised Arsenal's recruitment, stating the club has conducted "some really, really good business" by integrating new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
- Winger Christos Tzolis registered two assists during his competitive debut, with Arteta noting, "He's so composed to pick people out around the box," effectively replacing Leandro Trossard, who moved to Besiktas.
- Due to domestic bench limits, Arteta left Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri out of the matchday squad; domestic rules permit only nine substitutes compared to UEFA's twelve.
- Arteta told TNT Sports he is "fighting with the Premier League" to allow larger matchday squads, hoping rule changes will enable more players to contribute on the pitch.
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Transfer: 'Aggressive, always like to hurt opposition' - Kieran Gibbs hails two Arsenal summer signings
Former Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs has praised the Gunners’ recent acquisition, Christos Tzolis, following their Community Shield victory against Manchester City. The Premier League champions secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, with Tzolis contributing two assists. Mikel Arteta demonstrated his trust in Tzolis by including him in the starting lineup for […] Transfer: ‘Aggressive, always like to hurt opposition’ – Kier…
Martin Odegaard hails Bruno Guimaraes as Arsenal’s key to new era after £70m signing
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has expressed high praise for new signing Bruno Guimaraes, declaring an “instant connection” with the Brazil international who could be pivotal for the Gunners’ ambitions in the 2026/27 season. The £70 million acquisition, finalized following a tense transfer saga with Newcastle United after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adds significant firepower to Mikel Arteta’s already crowded central midfield. Guimaraes joins a co…
Mikel Arteta hails new signing's performance in Community Shield win against Manchester City
Mikel Arteta hails new signing's performance in Community Shield win against Manchester City . Mikel Arteta hailed the performance of new signing Christos Tzolis, who assisted twice in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Manchester City
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