Mikel Arteta suffers transfer setback after 'stupid' Fabio Vieira decision
Arsenal maintained their excellent start to the Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners headed into the match against the struggling Clarets fresh off an impressive 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League. And with confidence running high, goals from Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko put Vincent Kompany's side to the sword in the capital.
The result puts Arsenal in a sweet position ahead of the fortnight break, which will give Mikel Arteta the opportunity to take stock of the season so far. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the headlines from in and around the Emirates following the Burnley match...
Arteta suffers transfer setback
Mikel Arteta is planning to rekindle his interest in Douglas Luiz in the New Year - but Aston Villa have no intention of selling their midfield enforcer.
The Gunners chief saw bids for Luiz, 25, rejected last summer and remains an admirer of the former Manchester City star, who has evolved into a key player for Villa during Unai Emery's premiership.
Chelsea complete record-breaking Enzo Fernandez transfer after deadline day rush
With Thomas Partey facing another spell on the sidelines and then a potential stint away due to the Africa Cup of Nations, Luiz is once again on Arsenal's radar - even if there is no indication that Arsenal's latest pursuit of the Brazilian will bear fruit.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Vieira slammed by Arsenal fans
Fabio Vieira was sent off for a poor tackle in Arsenal's win over BurnleyFabio Vieira was the subject of fierce online criticism after he saw red for a poor tackle in Arsenal's 3-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates.
The Portugal international was sent off by referee Michael Oliver in the closing stages of the second-half for a poor challenge on Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill - just 24 minutes after he was introduced as a second-half substitute.
Vieira will now miss Arsenal's next three Premier League games, and he received a host of critical messages on social media for his decision, which was branded as "stupid" by some fans.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Arteta criticised after VAR rant
Mikel Arteta has been heavily criticised following his rant on VAR last weekend (Stu Forster/Getty Images)Arsenal legend Malcolm Macdonald has accused Mikel Arteta of “re-writing the Arsenal handbook of standards” in the wake of his damning rant on VAR.
The Gunners chief hit out at the standard of officiating after Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon's controversial winning goal was allowed to stand at St. James' Park, with a club statement following shortly after backing his words.
But Macdonald is less than impressed with Arteta's behaviour and has hit out at the Spaniard.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Everton chiefs face transfer backlash from fans after deadline day disaster
Read more similar news:
Comments:
comments powered by Disqus
