Arsenal Transfer News LIVE: Gloukh TARGET, Osimhen COMPETITION, City FALLOUT

Former Premier League winner Gary Neville claims the biggest battle is yet to come for Arsenal, but they can match up to current champions Man City.

“The two best teams in the country," announced the ex-England international on Sky Sports after the game.

“Arsenal were so, so close. In a big, big battle today.

"But the biggest battle is still to come.” 

Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has hit out at Man City, suggesting they have favours from the officials when playing at home.

While appearing on talkSPORT, he claimed that the league leaders should also have been down to ten men.

"It should have been three if Gabriel scored a brilliant header but he missed an easier one a few minutes earlier, we were all over them like a rash! And by the way, why did City still have 11 players?" Morgan said.

"Why did Haaland, who tried to decapitate Gabriel with the ball, right, who was running over players... Why did Walker, who in the goal video, Walker's put on Gabriel, does a terrible job thankfully, but he's poking him like he's got a cattle prod, where are the red cards and yellow cards for these miscreants?

"The truth is, one rule for City at the Etihad, one rule for everybody else and despite that once again abusing the rules, we managed to come within 90 seconds or so of what would have been the greatest win of Arteta's managerial career."

Arsenal hero David Raya was seen limping as he left the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The goalkeeper was seen hobbling away after turning down interview requests.

The Spanish international conceded a dramatic late goal in an otherwise incredible performance in the -2 draw with Man City.

Erling Haaland had some choice words for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after Sunday's monumental Premier League clash.

The Norwegian slapped The Gunners' boss on the back and told him to 'stay humble'.

Arteta turned to answer but striker Gabriel Jesus got there first, only to be labelled as a 'clown' by Haaland.

Arsenal title rivals Manchester City suffered a blow as Rodri was carried off during the side's 2-2 draw.

The midfielder is feared to be the latest high-profile footballer to have suffered a torn ACL.

Man Utd are now emerging as a potential suitor for Arsenal target Oscar Gloukh.

The 20-year-old RB Salzburg star has three goals and two assists in four league matches so far this season.

The Isreal international has impressed since moving to Austria from his boyhood club Maccabi Tel Aviv in January 2023.

Barcelona and Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the youngster.

Arsenal and Chelsea face competition from Serie A giants Juventus for the signature of Victor Osimhem from Napoli.

Manchester City defender John Stones was asked about Arsenal's tactics after Sunday's thriller.

"I wouldn't say they've mastered it. They've been doing it for a few years," the England centre-back claimed.

"You can call it clever and dirty, whichever way you call it, it upsets the rhythm for everyone. They use it for their advantage.

"We controlled our emotions really well. They made it difficult for us being so deep and having so many people around the box. It will be something we have to review."

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left fuming after Leandro Trossard received a red card for kicking the ball away in the first half of Sunday's bout at Manchester City.

"We were more efficient and went 2-1 up and then there were two incidents, very similar, one in particular, but had a very different outcome which then forces you to have a game which nobody wants to watch," the Spanish manager said.

"I think it's very clear. Very obvious. Hopefully what 100 per cent of what people thinks. It's not my job to come here and judge what happened.

"It's already the second time it has happened in five games, which is really, really worrying if we want to see the best Premier League."

Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz both broke a sensational record during Sunday's clash with Manchester City.

The two Arsenal stars failed to complete a single pass during the game.

They became the first two outfield players in history (since Opta records began) to have played 89+ minutes of a Premier League match and achieve this unfortunate accomplishment.