Your Arsenal morning digest on Monday, February 27
Arsenal surpass Leicester City
Arsenal made it two wins in two on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over Leicester City.
Gabriel Martinelli's goal in the first minute of the second half was enough to earn the Gunners their 18th league win of the season. The Brazilian raced onto Leandro Trossard's pass before slotting the ball past Danny Ward.
Mikel Arteta has seen the perfect response from his side after they went four games without a win. Last Wednesday's crucial defeat to Manchester City had seemed to turn the title race on its head but the north Londoners have reacted in the best possible way with two consecutive away wins.
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Man Utd star Lisandro Martinez makes Gabriel Jesus admission ahead of Arsenal injury return
Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez has labelled Arsenal summer signing Gabriel Jesus as his toughest opponent so far. The Brazilian striker has been absent for over two months as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury sustained during the World Cup.
After completing a £45million switch from Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window, Jesus hit the ground running - scoring five goals and providing a further seven assists in 20 appearances. The Brazil international's injury threatened to derail the Gunners' title challenge but Eddie Nketiah has proven he can contribute when given the chance by Mikel Arteta in the first team.
In an interview with the Telegraph, Martinez cited Jesus as the toughest opponent he has faced since arriving in the Premier League. The two players went toe-to-toe earlier this season as United became the first team to beat Arsenal in the 2022/23 campaign despite a controversial VAR decision that saw Gabriel Martinelli's opener ruled out.
Arsenal star sends clear transfer message to Mikel Arteta as Edu faces Kieran Tierney decision
Arsenal star Nuno Tavares has issued a clear transfer message to Mikel Arteta ahead of a return to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Tavares is currently enjoying a successful loan spell with Marseille in Ligue 1, scoring six goals in 20 appearances for the French outfit.
Writing for CaughtOffside, Fabrizio Romano said: "[Kieran] Tierney will decide his future at the end of the season, also Nuno Tavares on loan is another factor to consider. Arsenal want him to be 100% focused on the second part of the season, they’re not in talks with any club now."
Despite enjoying more success in France, Tavares played down speculation of staying in Marseille in a recent interview. The Arsenal loanee said: "Everyone knows that I still have two years left with Arsenal on my contract.
"We’ll finish the season. I’m here until the end of the season to reach our objectives with Marseille, I can’t tell you much more."
The Portuguese defender admitted that he 'feels good' in Marseille and gets along with his new teammates, but insisted he won't be staying put. Tavares added: "At the end of the season, I will return to Arsenal, I can’t say much more."
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