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Mykhailo Mudryk tuned in to Brighton's Premier League clash with Arsenal on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses.

[Meanwhile, Arsenal went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Brighton at the AmEx in the final match of 2022.](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) [Brighton](/news/brighton/index.html)'s Premier League clash with [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses. [Arsenal dominated, winning 4-2 away in the last Premier League clash of 2022](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html)

Arsenal are expected to be busy when the January transfer window opens as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal want to bring in a winger in January and Mudryk fits the bill perfectly. [He has also publicly stated how keen he would be on a move to north London.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mudryk-addresses-arsenal-fans-social-media-persistence-as-he-talks-up-transfer/blt0e410c8510ca9471) All the talk as January approaches is centred around Mykhailo Mudryk.

Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the final Premier ...

"We don't care about the other teams, three points was everything today and we did it. We are really happy," he told Sky Sports. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Arsenal transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk is once again watching the Gunners in the Premier League, suggesting he's seriously interested in a move.

Should Chelsea decide to lodge a bid for Mudryk, the Ukrainian may be in a situation where he needs to choose between the two London rivals. For the second time in less than a week, Mudryk has shown off how he's watching Mikel Arteta's side, who are cruising to a win over Brighton as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. They might face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, however, with the Blues also reportedly keen on bringing him to England.

Substitute Evan Ferguson, 18, scored his first league goal with 13 minutes remaining and Mitoma thought he had brought Brighton to within a one-goal deficit but ...

[Julio Enciso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/20975/Julio-Enciso) 6. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) on Oct. [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/mykhailo-mudryk) made it clear he was watching. Maybe we need to control the game a bit better, we let them in a couple of times, but they are a good team, good on the ball." [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) could enjoy five weeks resting up before continuing his devastating form with Manchester City. It was another test of their resolve in the pressurised environment of a title race, against a gifted Brighton side (albeit bereft of World Cup winning playmaker [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249299/Alexis-Mac-Allister)) who had already thrashed [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) at home and won away at [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) this season. Top of the league and playing such good football, why wouldn't a top player want to be part of something with this much potential? [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Odegaard now has seven goals and five assists from 15 league matches this season, more than his tally for the entirety of the previous campaign. After a man-of-the-match display against [West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371) on Boxing Day, Odegaard was once again heavily influential here. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights)

Arsenal head into 2023 with a formidable seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 4-2 win at Brighton, while Manchester City's title ...

Arsenal and Chelsea have both been linked to Joao Felix with Atletico Madrid thought to be keen on raising funds after failing to progress from the group ...

"He's been offered to a number of clubs and at the moment the numbers are too high. "They [Arsenal] are keen to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid," Ornstein said. [Every word Mikel Arteta said on Mudryk's Arsenal transfer, Saliba's contract, Tomiyasu and Pele](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arteta-mudryk-saliba-tomiyasu-arsenal-25866435) [Arsenal's Joao Felix transfer aligns with Edu's genius £30m plan to create success on two fronts](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-joao-felix-transfer-edu-25862382) [Arsenal's William Saliba contract stance revealed amid Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka hint](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-saliba-contract-martinelli-saka-25866530) [Arsenal's Mykhaylo Mudryk reality gives Edu a chance at ideal £31m transfer steal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mudryk-arsenal-transfer-news-danjuma-25854852) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: The latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-mudryk-25868013) One source of revenue would, potentially, see a departure for Portuguese sensation Felix. [Arsenal would like to secure a loan deal for Felix](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mudryk-arsenal-transfer-news-felix-25852470) but face one key obstacle to sealing a move for the Atletico Madrid star. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) refuse to fade.

Man Utd and Arsenal are both interested in acquiring a left-field midfield target who could cost a similar fee to that of a recent Chelsea signing, ...

A transfer fee of that size would closely mirror the fee Chelsea have agreed to pay Molde for Fofana. As such, all three are mulling whether to make a move. The Blues will be boosted by the arrival of David Datro Fofana on January 1. However, that’s a situation that could soon change. The Norway Under-21 international is unlikely to be a familiar name to many at present. The Ivory Coast international, 19, plies his trade for Norwegian side Molde and is representative of Todd Boehly’s plan to invest in the club’s future as much as the present.

Find out who Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi have selected for this evening's clash at the Amex Stadium.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Meanwhile Roberto De Zerbi has made two changes to his side, with Billy Gilmour replacing the suspended Moises Caicedo, who picked up his fifth caution of the season in their victory against Southampton on Monday. Mikel Arteta has made one change to his side to face Brighton & Hove Albion this evening, with Oleksandr Zinchenko returning to the starting XI.

Arsenal transfer news: Mudryk shows his true feeling once more as teasing message is sent ahead of January window.

"I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d'Or in the future. [De Zerbi had already been extremely complimentary of the player ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-january-transfer-25869042)he used to manage, saying ahead of the game: "Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can't buy him. Mykhaylo Mudryk has sent another teasing message to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. I like him, because I like all my ex-players. It comes days after yet another social media message which he sent out during the 3-1 victory over West Ham. It doesn't look like convincing him will be a problem, though.

Arsenal end 2022 with a seven-point lead at the top of the league after they prevailed 4-2 in a lively encounter at the Amex.

“Maybe we need to control the game a bit better,” admitted Ødegaard. “The last goal of Martinelli, it closed the game,” shrugged De Zerbi afterwards. Manic on the touchline through those closing moments, Arteta called for a calm his frenzied expression did not remotely match. “I can say nothing more than Mac Allister is in my Brighton team, I can tell you nothing more,” said De Zerbi. “A big win, I’m really happy, they made it tough for us,” said Arteta. [Premier League](https://www.theguardian.com/football/premierleague) encounters with Arsenal and would eventually play their part, but it took only 70 seconds for them to concede.

Bukayo Saka has thanked our supporters for their efforts to provide us with plenty of vocal encouragement during our New Year's Eve win at Brighton & Hove ...

You can see how important it’s going to be, and it’s definitely going to be important going into the next few fixtures.” “I think it’s important that I can try and affect my team, that’s why I’m picked - to obviously try and be the difference. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and I think we just need to continue that in the new year.”

Arsenal will make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk. Chelsea are also keen, with Arsenal's first offer of £45m short of ...

[Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to step up their push to get Benfica's World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez](/sport/football/article-11588921/Chelsea-plan-talks-Benfica-Enzo-Fernandez-106m-deal-aid-January-games.html), who has a valuation of around £106m. [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have also posted interest as Arsenal's initial £45m offer is well short of Shakhtar's desired £85m valuation. Mudryk, who turns 22 on January 5, would definitely fit that mould.

Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah had Arsenal 3-0 up by the 47th minute and seemingly cruising to an easy win.

Odegaard was once again Arsenal’s main orchestrator in midfield and nearly set up Martinelli for a second with some remarkable footwork in the area but ended up doubling the lead himself in the 39th. Suddenly Brighton was pouring forward, but Odegaard made them pay with a perfectly weighted first-touch pass that set Martinelli clear on the counter. “It’s still a long, long run to go,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said of the title race.

Goals from Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli ensure an Arsenal victory. Read more at straitstimes.com.

We are really happy,” he told Sky Sports. “We don’t care about the other teams, three points was everything today and we did it. However, a Kaoru Mitoma goal in the 65th minute threw Brighton a lifeline and though Gabriel Martinelli netted a fourth for Arsenal from a stunning Odegaard pass, Evan Ferguson made it 4-2 to set up a grandstand finish.

Mikel Arteta praised his players' reaction to their 4-2 win at Brighton on Saturday as they moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

That’s what we want that those players decide football matches when the team needs it and they’re doing it." The Gunners boss said: "He’s doing what we want him to do, which is decide football matches, work really had and deliver to the team what it needs in each moment of every game. "That means that they know that we can still play better and be better.

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka insist Arsenal are not getting carried away, despite leading the league by seven points at the end of 2022.

We are focusing on the next game because we know how well Newcastle have been playing." "We are not focusing on that now. "Of course at the start of the season if you asked us if we wanted this, we would bite your hand off. [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57737152)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Arsenal - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal) We had to dig in as well. Arsenal and City have played 16 games each so far this season.

Arsenal boss hails 'big win' as his side end the year in pole position after 4-2 win over Brighton.

However, a Kaoru Mitoma goal in the 65th minute threw Brighton a lifeline and though Gabriel Martinelli netted a fourth for Arsenal from a stunning Odegaard pass, Evan Ferguson made it 4-2 to set up a grandstand finish. Leandro Trossard had a couple of decent chances for the home side before Martin Odegaard added Arsenal’s second in the 39th minute, pouncing on a loose clearance and driving a shot that bounced up and into the net. Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the final Premier League game of 2022 to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Arsenal end 2022 seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after an entertaining 4-2 win over a spirited Brighton at the AMEX, Bukayo Saka and Martin ...

47' GOAL FOR ARSENAL! 77' GOAL FOR BRIGHTON! A first goal for Ferguson. Saka's corner is cleared to the edge of the box and Odegaard shoots, inadvertently, against the floor and it then bounces into the top corner. Martinelli's effort was deflected into the path of Saka - and as always his first touch was perfect and his finish was cool. Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka play with abandon on either flank which few defences have the wherewithal to withstand the structure behind the ball with Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in front of the back four means the vulnerabilities of the last decade mostly seem a distant memory (though Brighton's tenacity had them rocking a little in the final stages here).

Arsenal are expected to reinforce their squad in January, so we simulated the upcoming transfer window to see who Mikel Arteta and Edu could sign.

Overall, FM23 predicts that the Gunners could add three new players to their squad in January, with the midfield and attack the targeted positions by Arteta. [failing to sign Douglas Luiz](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-douglas-luiz-transfer-24905206) from Aston Villa on transfer deadline day in the summer, a new midfielder could also be an option for Mikel Arteta, with a few more signings potentially enough to help push the Gunners to the Premier League title. Arsenal also reached two cup finals in the simulation, but they failed to win any of them. Arsenal ended the season with an incredible tally of 95 points, but defeat on the last day of the season saw them lose out to City by three points. We used Football Manager 2023 to simulate the January transfer window and find out. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) are in need of added depth in the squad, particularly in attack.

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Arsenal transfer news: Catch all the latest Gunners news including updates on the Gunners' pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk, William Saliba's future and the ...

Despite snubbing the Gunners for Juventus last January, the Serb's future in Italy is unclear [with interest arriving from the Premier League for his services.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/dusan-vlahovic-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-25776238) The attacking duo's current deals expire in 2024 and it's understood that the club are in the process of tying them down to extended deals. [Arsenal's ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/)attackers got on the scoresheet in the Gunners' thrilling victory over Brighton on New Year's Eve. Mykhaylo Mudryk has sent another teasing message to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League last night with a 4-2 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion after Manchester City failed to defeat struggling Everton earlier in the day. It comes days after yet another social media message which he sent out during the 3-1 victory over West Ham. “But saying that, this is a new Arsenal. [ Bukayo Saka](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/saka-arsenal-contract-man-city-25767820) and [ Gabriel Martienlli](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gabriel-martinelli-new-arsenal-contract-25805512) as players Arsenal remain keen on keeping hold of. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/)may have been given a route to sign [Dusan Vlahovic](https://www.football.london/all-about/dusan-vlahovic) from Juventus in January but it would likely involve the departure of a key first-team star. This is a team that’s top of the league and a team that we do actually have to take seriously again, a club we have to take seriously again.” [Mikel Arteta's side](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-martin-odegaard-martinelli-25871651) and once again there was a player pulling the strings magnificently who has been told Arsenal would not be able to replace him. How does it feel waking up as league leaders?

Mikel Arteta praised a 'big performance' from his Arsenal side for a 4-2 win at Brighton but cautioned against complacency in the title race.

We are focusing on the next game because we know how well Newcastle have been playing." "We are not focusing on that now. "[It] sounds amazing," he said. We had to dig in as well.” "Of course at the start of the season if you asked us if we wanted this, we would bite your hand off. Premier League

Mikel Arteta may have to be careful with his team selection when Arsenal host Newcastle United in their first Premier League fixture of the new year on ...

The next Arsenal players with the most yellow cards across the squad are Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes on three so they have to watch their step. With 16 games of the Premier League season gone, Saliba, Saka and the rest of Arteta's squad have another three gameweeks to avoid a suspension. With that said, the 21-year-old will not be alone in needing to be careful if he features on Tuesday as Saliba is the other Arsenal player - currently available for selection - that is in the same boat. And after being cautioned in the second half of the Gunners' 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on New Year's Eve, Saka is now on four yellow cards for the season. [Premier League's ruling that 'yellow cards are not carried over to the EFL Cup or FA Cup'](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2801986#:~:text=Any%20player%20earning%20five%20bookings,EFL%20Cup%20or%20FA%20Cup.) with the game against Manchester United on the horizon, the Arsenal manager may want to have words with his players, advising them to watch their step with regards to tackling and dissent. The Frenchman has been on four yellow cards since the 1-0 win over Leeds United in October so has been playing on the edge ever since.

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a long-term contract with Mykhaylo Mudryk but have still to strike a deal with Shakhtar Donetsk.

They were five points clear of the chasing pack prior to the World Cup break. Mikel Arteta has made no secret of the fact he wants to strengthen this month. Whether that is enough to appease the Miners’ hierarchy only time will tell. The 21-year-old has become one of the most sought-after players in recent months. Despite his relative inexperience, Mudryk has been valued around the £80m mark. His displays at both domestic and interantional level have seen clubs scrambling for his signature.

Arsenal will end 2022 with a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-2 win at Brighton. The Gunners were sensational at times ...

The Gunners were sensational at times at the Amex Stadium, with captain Martin Odeegard producing another sublime performance. Arsenal got off to a dream start when Bukayo Saka netted after just 66 seconds, and Odegaard doubled the lead with his seventh league goal of the season before the interval. Arsenal will end 2022 with a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-2 win at Brighton.

Arsenal can essentially dismiss a would-be Premier League title rival if it continues winning ways when Newcastle United visits Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Jamie Carragher says he'd love to see Arsenal win the title, and believes the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk could be key in their efforts to hold off the challenge ...

But it doesn't seem to be the case, certainly with the new regime at Chelsea. It feels like they're going for every player in the world! I really like what Mikel Arteta has done, I interviewed him a few weeks ago and it went really well.

Sportsmail's experts consider if Arsenal can win this season's Premier League title. Arsenal's 4-2 win at Brighton on New Year's Eve left them seven points ...

The worry has always been whether they can be consistent in the second half of the season and that is something we are yet to find out. There are reasons for caution but a good chunk of this season so far has shown Arsenal are the least likely of all to drop points. If they can keep their key men healthy, and ensure Gabriel Jesus is fit and firing when he returns from injury, Arsenal can end their 19-year wait for the title. My instinct is the final table will be very close but Arsenal may have to accept being gallant runners-up. It could be in the final weeks of the season. They will be targeted differently in the second half of the season, yet are genuine contenders with resilience to mark them out from previous Arsenal teams and are growing in stature with every game.

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta has guided his team to the top of the Premier League table with the Gunners up to 43 points after their win over Brighton.

[The Overlap podcast from March 2021,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHzmOz9RwCs) Neville gave his thoughts on Arteta and his chances of achieving a top four finish for the 2021/22 season. High up on the list of people least expecting Arsenal to challenge beyond achieving a top four place appears to be Gary Neville after his damning Arteta and Arsenal claim from ten months ago has resurfaced. Not only that [Mikel Arteta's](https://www.football.london/all-about/mikel-arteta) side are seven points clear of the nearest challengers, winning 14 of their 16 league games this season I feel like he’s a brilliant coach. Because they are not going to compete. "If he finished fourth, is that almost in some ways as good as he’s going to get," Neville said.

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Marcus Thuram in a cut-price deal from Borussia Monchengladbach in the January transfer window.

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is suppressing any talk of a title challenge with Manchester City striker and Norway teammate Erling Haaland after Gunners ...

Perhaps, however, Odegaard might secretly be hoping Haaland slows his assault on all the goalscoring records in the league should his Arsenal side hope to maintain their gap deep into the season. [There have been moments in the mid-season break showing the protection and support Odegaard has given his teammates on a social level](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Ffixtures-results%2Fwhat-martin-odegaard-shouted-sandro-25742526&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiE1-S9mab8AhUsRaQEHcSlACAQFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw0ipggzF7Qr0LeyHAXK_WQP). I just try to do the best for the team and help everyone as much as possible.” [the ever-intensifying title race between Arsenal and Manchester City](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Ftransfer-news%2Fthree-things-could-happen-arsenal-23723568&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwilrJaFmab8AhV3RvEDHfVtBGEQFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw3HqIuqg3GnckbsYhy1QzkW). “I always try to do the best for the team. [Mikel Arteta made the decision to give the 23-year-old the armband](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-martin-odegaard-martinelli-25871651) and head up a leadership group with Granit Xhaka, Gabriel Jesus and Rob Holding. He has 12 goal contributions in the [Premier League](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/brighton-arsenal-live-goal-updates-25862565) this season with seven of them goals and he will be hoping to reach double figures very soon. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)before making the transfer permanent in the summer of 2021. “Just to try to stay calm,” Odegaard said. The former Borussia Dortmund striker scored again hours before the Gunners’ win against Brighton. “It’s about staying calm and keep doing the same thing. It was his goal and assist which proved the difference between Arsenal and Brighton on New Year’s Eve.

Arsenal have taken up their option to extend Bukayo Saka's contract by a further 12 months to 2024. Arsenal have activated similar clauses to extend the ...

The [Premier League](/sport/premierleague/index.html) leaders are to [make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.](/sport/football/article-11588999/Arsenal-set-improve-bid-Shakhtar-Donetsks-Mykhaylo-Mudryk-45m-offer-rejected.html) Arsenal have taken up their option to extend Bukayo Saka's contract by a further 12 months [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) have taken up their option to extend [Bukayo Saka](/sport/bukayo-saka/index.html)'s contract by a further 12 months to 2024.

It's 2023 and club football is back! Newcastle and Arsenal both shone, while referee Mateu Lahoz left Barcelona fuming. It's ESPN's Weekend Review.

[Gabri Veiga](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/307381/gabriel-veiga) gave Celta, who are also in trouble themselves, a first half lead. [Jamie Vardy](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/165648/Jamie-Vardy), long the scorer of crucial goals, has just one in the league this season from 17 games. Jorge Sampaoli's side restarted with a [1-1](/soccer/match/_/gameId/643913) draw at [Celta Vigo](/soccer/team?id=85) which leaves them in the relegation zone heading into 2023. The second was the epitome of "life comes at you fast" as [Darwin Nunez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/271788/Darwin-Núñez)'s emphatic shot pinged off the post right into Faes, who could only bundle it into his own net.) [Kylian "best player in the world" Mbappe](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/231388/kylian-mbappe), no [Lionel Messi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) or [Neymar](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132948/Neymar) but one of the best atmospheres in the world at the Stade Bollaert. Against Liverpool, they raced to a 1-0 lead inside five minutes after some nifty collaboration between [Patson Daka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/232662/Patson-Daka) and [Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252389/Kiernan-Dewsbury-Hall), but Faes' ignominious double before half-time put them in a hole they never looked like clearing. After a first half with plenty of sterile possession and little to show for it, [Hugo Lloris](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/43372/Hugo-Lloris) fumbled a fairly benign shot from distance and [Ollie Watkins](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/198825/Ollie-Watkins) beat a lethargic [Eric Dier](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/155532/Eric-Dier) to the loose ball and squared it neatly for [Emi Buendia](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/214375/emiliano-buendia) to calmly open the scoring. [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068)'s World Cup stars returned in style as they moved back into the top four with a [2-0](/soccer/report?gameId=643911) win against rock bottom [Elche](/soccer/team?id=3751) on Thursday, complete with a fine individual effort from [Alvaro Morata](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/154446/alvaro-morata). It is only his fourth goal of the season in 16 [Ligue 1](/soccer/league/_/name/fra.1) games. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/club/_/id/160/paris-saint-germain), second vs. The striker has struggled with injuries this season -- missing the World Cup with [France](/soccer/team?id=478) -- but he could be key in the title race in the second half of the campaign -- Marsden [Joselu](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134939/Joselu) converted from the spot before the cards started flying out, with [Jordi Alba](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/121021/Jordi-Alba) sent off for Barca and [Vinicius Souza](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/257039/vinicius) for the away side.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal move seven points clear at the top.

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Arsenal news: The Gunners are in pole position to win the Premier League title after 16 games of the season, leading Manchester City by a whopping seven ...

There's a little bit of chaos with the way they play but there's also a lot of beauty about the way they play and they're doing a great job. [The Gunners are in a lofty position](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/martinelli-mudryk-odegaard-arsenal-brighton-25871721), having not been in a title race for a number of years. [That was with a 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/brighton-arsenal-live-goal-updates-25862565), hours after Manchester City had drawn with Everton. Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Souness and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink all have City to do the business, coming from seven points behind. [Every word Mikel Arteta said on Martin Odegaard, Premier League title hopes and Martinelli](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-martin-odegaard-martinelli-25871651) [Arsenal handed Mykhaylo Mudryk incentive on eve of January transfer window with Instagram hint](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-january-transfer-25870809) [Arsenal player ratings vs Brighton as Martin Odegaard sublime and Oleksandr Zinchenko superb](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-brighton-martin-odegaard-zinchenko-25871141) [William Saliba new Arsenal contract talks progressing well as extension agreement confirmed](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-saliba-contract-extension-confirmed-25871378) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: The latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-mudryk-25871859) [Ian Wright and Paul Merson agree on Mikel Arteta's irreplaceable Arsenal star after Brighton win](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/ian-wright-paul-merson-arsenal-25872447)

Where to watch and stream the Arsenal against Newcastle United Premier League clash, plus kick-off time and team news.

It will not be surprising if Mikel Arteta chooses to stick to a winning combination and names the same starting XI that took the field against Brighton in their 4-2 victory. New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. Eddie Nketiah has scored in his last three home starts in the league, netting four goals, and will be the player to watch out for. Champions League-chasing Newcastle, meanwhile, head into this fixture on the back of a goalless draw against Leeds United. In the United States (US), the match can be watched live and on-demand with [Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en-in/team/arsenal/4dsgumo7d4zupm2ugsvm4zm4d) will take on [Newcastle United](https://www.goal.com/en-in/team/newcastle-united/7vn2i2kd35zuetw6b38gw9jsz) at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday in a [Premier League](https://www.goal.com/en-in/premier-league/2kwbbcootiqqgmrzs6o5inle5) encounter.

Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, but how many changes should Mikel Arteta make to the side that started the 4-2 win over ...

But that could change for the Newcastle clash if he's involved in another full training session whilst Arteta is likely to provide another update when he speaks to the media. It should be pointed out that he didn't play for the better part of six weeks as he spent all but 27 minutes of the World Cup in Qatar on the substitutes bench. Not too long after Arteta's admission, an image of Smith Rowe in a full training session alongside Saka and Eddie Nketiah emerged ahead of the Brighton clash. Speaking of suspension risks, William Saliba is in the same boat. But that is the situation with both sides exceeding expectations as the halfway point in the campaign fast approaches. Bukayo Saka was cautioned in the second half of the Gunners' 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on New Year's Eve.

Arsenal transfer news: Catch all the latest Gunners news including updates on the Gunners' pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk, Rafael Leao and Youri Tielemans.

The World Cup performances of the Moroccan midfielder have reportedly persuaded Leicester to make a move. However, the report says a contract has been finalised with the winger and the Gunners are set to return with an improved offer. The report goes on to say that it is unclear if Milan would be open to the swap as they have concerns over Grealish’s age and £300,000-a-week salary. Arsenal have had an excellent start to the season as Mikel Arteta’s side currently top the Premier League table. Paris Saint-Germain are not involved in the race to sign the 23-year-old forward whilst Manchester United remain in competition with the Gunners. Initial conversations have focused on a €21million (£18.5m) package for the remainder of this season, with a €15million (£13.2m) loan fee going to Atletico, and the rest covering the player’s wages. Arsenal have agreed a contract with top transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. Arsenal are looking to sign an attacker, but are not prepared to pay the requested loan fee and Felix's salary. Atletico and Mendes may lower their demands as the January transfer window progresses given Felix's desire to leave the Spanish club and get his career back on track. Molde will demand a Norwegian-record sale worth €10million (£8.8m) to part ways with the young midfield sensation. The Premier League leaders are set to make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to I thought losing Gabriel Jesus was going to be a huge blow as I think he’s been outstanding, without scoring the goals.

A 4-2 win at Brighton & Hove Albion sees the Gunners move seven points clear.

Assessing the performances from the latest round of fixtures, Jon Turner has selected his Premier League team of the week in the photo gallery above. [2-0 at home by Aston Villa](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/01/01/aston-villa-punish-hugo-lloris-error-to-hurt-spurs-top-four-chances/), before Chelsea played out a [1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/01/01/chelsea-drop-points-in-top-four-race-after-draw-at-nottingham-forest/). [to a goalless draw](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/12/31/newcastle-united-win-streak-comes-to-end-after-frustrating-goalless-draw-with-leeds/) at St James' Park. Arsenal are now in control of the title race and are seeking a first Premier League trophy since 2004. [handing the Hammers a fifth straight defeat ](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/12/31/david-moyes-under-pressure-after-west-ham-suffer-fifth-straight-loss/)and leaving David Moyes' side just one place above the relegation zone. [4-2 win at Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/12/31/arsenal-extend-lead-at-top-of-premier-league-after-thriller-at-brighton/).

Arsenal won more Premier League games than any other team in 2022. The Gunners were victorious in 25 of their 35 EPL matches from January 1 to December 31.

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