… After breezing impressively through qualifying, twice thrashing Italy, they are hoping a golden generation of players - led by Haaland and Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard - can break new ground in North America. …
… Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favourites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also containing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is confident of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time. …
… Haaland is the poster boy for a golden generation of Norwegian players, including Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, that have been tipped as dark horses. …
… The decision to invest heavily in bulking out Arteta's squad paid off despite injuries to Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber. …
… njury By AFP May 12, 2026 09:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White (2L) celebrates scoring the team's sixth goal with Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard …
… Martin Odegaard played a one-two with Rice and cleverly worked the pass into Trossard, whose strike from 12 yards took a hefty deflection on its way past Hermansen. …
… The Gunners, a long way from Arteta's eve-of-the-game demand they dominate proceedings, looked to smash and grab, with Marc Pubill blocking from Martin Odegaard on a quick breakaway. …
Goncalo Ramos scored the winner as Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in Oslo to make back-to-back victories in their UEFA Nations League title defence. Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was named among substitutes for the first time since September 2024.
Goncalo Ramos scored the winner as Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in Oslo to make back-to-back victories in their UEFA Nations League title defence. Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was named among substitutes for the first time since September 2024.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal, deliberately sets challenges for his players—including delaying meals and raising the temperature in the dressing room—to help them cope with stressful situations. Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in their Champions League opener despite travel disruptions.
Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Napoli in their Champions League campaign opener on Wednesday. Arteta praised Odegaard's form and called his side's performance "remarkable" despite the narrow margin.
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz equalizing Morgan Rogers' early goal and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner. The victory ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and demonstrated Arsenal's title credentials as they sit second in the league with three wins from three matches.
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at home in a London Premier League derby on Sunday, with Kai Havertz equalising and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner after Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead. The victory reinforced Arsenal's title credentials as second-placed contenders and ended Chelsea's three-game winning streak under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals. Norway had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup before Bellingham equalised just before half-time, with a Norway goal later disallowed after a VAR review.
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly said keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be "huge" ahead of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament to lead his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
Norway captain Martin Odegaard will face his Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze when Norway play England in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Odegaard said he has kept banter with them to a minimum during the tournament, focusing instead on the task ahead.
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the World Cup in North America. The Manchester City striker has now scored five goals in three games at the tournament, second only to Lionel Messi's six, and has scored in his last 13 competitive internationals.
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a Brazil showdown on Sunday. It was Norway's first-ever knockout win in World Cup history.
Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup game as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2026 tournament, with Leo Ostigard and an own goal adding further goals. Norway topped Group I on goal difference level with France after the win.
Erling Haaland propelled Norway to qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Manchester City striker scored 16 goals in a qualification campaign that saw Norway win eight consecutive matches and score 37 goals total, with the squad also featuring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.
Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a medial knee ligament injury, sidelining him from the club's Premier League run-in and Champions League final. The 28-year-old is also highly unlikely to feature for England in the World Cup in North America next month.
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.
Julian Alvarez's second-half penalty earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg, after Viktor Gyokeres had given Arsenal the lead from the spot before the interval.