ARSENAL are on the hunt to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The Gunners are huge admirers of Guehi but know the centre-back, who cost £18million, is not on the market for the time being.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have made Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni their No.1 transfer target, according to reports.
And we have all of the post-match reaction from the North London outfit's emphatic win against Sheffield United.
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Partey 'wants to leave'
Thomas Partey is reportedly considering his future at Arsenal.
Sky Sports have claimed that the midfielder is growing "frustrated"at his limited role and could leave in January.
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Rice hails duo
Declan Rice paid tribute to both Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka on social media after the 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United.
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Agbonlahor slams Blades
Sheffield United have been slammed by Gabby Agbonlahor after their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.
The retired striker said on talkSPORT: "They’re on course to finish on four points and with 120 goals conceded if they carry on like this.
"The team’s not good enough, it’s not the manager, it’s they players.
"The team’s probably top ten Championship players. We talked about it off air, surely fans are thinking let’s have a go.
"I’d get in this Sheffield United team. Give me a month’s pre-season and I’m getting in this team."
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Nketiah on his hat-trick
To do it at Emirates Stadium, in the Premier League, in front of my family and friends is an amazing feeling.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dreamt of this moment – to get three goals in a Premier League [match].
I’m a childhood supporter of the club, so to do it in front of the fans, my friends, my family and my team-mates is an amazing feeling. It’s a day I’ll remember forever.
I’ve been practicing a little bit from [long] range in training.
Emile [Smith Rowe] passed it to me, I had some space, I took a good strike and it went in.
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Nketiah gave penalty away
Eddie Nketiah revealed that he gave up the chance to take the penalty against Sheffield United.
The striker gave the chance to Fabio Vieira, who won the spot kick.
Nketiah said: "My first instinct was to grab the ball and go, but Fabio won it and it was a good moment.
"It's all about being a team player. It was his time to get a chance and he tucked it away."
Luckily, Vieira tucked away the penalty.
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More on Odegaard
Arteta also claimed that Martin Odegaard has "endured" a lot over the past few weeks.
I think he has endured a lot.
The last couple of weeks have been really good for the team.
He’s playing every game, as you said, and he had a difficult period with the national team.
It was a big blow for them with what happened – but this is football.
He needs to get on with that. He’s a massive player for us.
Mikel Arteta
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Arteta on Odegaard absence
We went through all the minutes that everybody that has played in the last few weeks.
He’d played an enormous amount of minutes.
Martin has been carrying a little thing that wasn’t very comfortable in the games.
We have players with enormous quality and we have to trust them.
We believe it was the right day to do so.Mikel Artea
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Arteta wishes Blades the best
Mikel Arteta has given credit to Sheffield United for their efforts in the Premier League so far.
In my personal opinion, this is the best and most competitive league in the world.
It is really difficult for us, so I can imagine for a team that is coming from the Championship, how difficult it is.
But big credit to Sheffield United.
I watched all the games that they played against the big teams and how many problems they have created for them, and the small margins of how they have lost the games. So I wish them the best.
Mikel Arteta
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Arteta on Nketiah
Mikel Arteta has claimed the Eddie Nketiah is "top level" after he netted his first Premier League hat trick against Sheffield United.
The striker has been criticised in the past, but has the full backing from his manager.
Well to me he is top level.
He’s started nine out of our ten Premier League games, so that tells you how much we trust him and the importance he has in the team.
I’m really happy for him, an academy player to experience a Premier League hat-trick.
He needs to enjoy the moment, he fully deserves it, and hopefully there are many more to come.
Mikel Arteta
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Arteta feels 'privileged'
Mikel Arteta insisted that he is loving his time in charge of Arsenal following the win over Sheffield United.
I’m really privileged and really grateful to the people who gave me a chance to play here.
When I was a player it was Arsène who gave me the chance to play for this incredible football club and obviously it was the board who gave me the chance to be here ads the manager, so I’m very privileged.
Mikel Arteta
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Morgan's praise for Gunner
Piers Morgan praised Declan Rice yet again following his standout performance against Sheffield United.
He tweeted: "Arsenal have been so good today.. and once again, this guy’s run the show: Declan Rice."
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Gunners want Guehi
Arsenal are in the chase for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi — but the bidding war will not start until the summer.
The Gunners are huge admirers of Guehi but know the centre-back, who cost £18million, is not on the market for the time being.
That suits boss Mikel Arteta, who has a settled back line but sees Guehi as part of his long-term plans and is both willing and happy to wait, with the auction likely to be at the end of the season.
Palace will demand a huge fee for the 23-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United — and even a return to Chelsea, where he came through the academy.
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Gunners maintain unbeaten start to campaign
Arsenal remain unbeaten this season after hammering Sheffield United.
It took a while to break down Sheff Utd but once they did, there seemed no way back for the visitors.
They move to second in the table, closing the gap on North London rivals Tottenham.
The performances of Rice and Nketiah, in particular, were a joy to behold.
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Arsenal could recall Marquinhos from loan
Arsenal could recall winger Marquinhos from his loan with Nantes in January due to a lack of playing time, according to The Express.
The 20-year-old forward has made just one start in Ligue 1 since making the switch to France.
Arsenal's loan manager Ben Knapper has been monitoring the Marquinho's progress from afar and could recall him before sending him out on loan elsewhere.
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Piers Morgan praises Arsenal star
Piers Morgan reserved special praise for one Arsenal star following today's win – but not Eddie Nketiah.
Instead he picked out England international Declan Rice after the midfielder ran the show.
Morgan tweeted: “Arsenal have been so good today.. and once again, this guy’s run the show: Declan Rice”
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Arsenal face striker transfer battle
Arsenal are eyeing a move for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, according to 90min.
The Mexican has been in terrific form with 15 goals in just 11 games this season.
Tottenham and Chelsea are also monitoring Gimenez and have sent scouts to watch him play.
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Nketiah dedicates goals to late auntie
Eddie Nketiah has dedicated his hat-trick against Sheffield United to his late auntie.
Nketiah told Match of the Day: "It's amazing. It's not been easy – last month, I lost my auntie so I want to dedicate these three goals to her.
"Her family were here watching so it is a really special moment."
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Arteta explains Martin Odegaard absence
Mikel Arteta has revealed a little niggle ruled Martin Odegaard out of the win over Sheffield United.
Emile Smith Rowe was handed a rare start in place of the Arsenal skipper, with Bukayo Saka taking the armband.
Arteta said: “We went through all the minutes that everyone has played. Martin has been carrying a little thing that wasn’t very comfortable in the games.
“We have players that have enormous quality and we have to trust in them.”
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Gooners laud Nketiah for hat-trick
Arsenal fans have praised Eddie Nketiah's knack of turning into "prime Ronaldo" whenever Gabriel Jesus is unavailable.
Jesus picked up an injury midweek during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Sevilla.
Jesus will miss weeks, possibly months with the injury, with Nketiah expected to step in in the meantime.
And Arsenal fans are buzzing with Nketiah's form so far, with one Arsenal fan tweeting: "Average Eddie Nketiah performance when Jesus is injured" alongside a montage of Ronaldo Nazario's goals.
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Pundit lauds hat-trick hero Nketiah
Tim Sherwood has lauded Arsenal’s hat-trick hero Eddie Nketiah, who he feels could easily play for Manchester United because he is an ‘upgrade’ on Rasmus Hojlund.
He said on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday: "‘I feel sorry for Eddie Nketiah, because people [in general] and Arsenal fans, no matter who it is, they are always asking questions about him and looking what he can’t do.
"I like to look at what he can do. He can play in a lot of teams. A lot of big teams. You’re telling me this boy couldn’t play for Man United at the moment instead of Rasmus Hojlund?
"He’s an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund. [United] spent an awful lot of money on him.
"For me, Eddie Nketiah is top draw. I think he warrants playing for Arsenal at the top of the Premier League."
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Eddie Nketiah has Arteta gushing
Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Eddie Nketiah after his hat-trick.
The Gunners boss said of the striker: “For me he is top level.
“He’s started nine out of our 10 Premier League games. That shows how much we trust him. A hat-trick for an academy player – he needs to enjoy that. Hopefully there’s many more to come.”
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Player ratings for Blades win
Here is how SunSport's Emilia Hawkins rated the Arsenal display against Sheffield United.
David Raya – 7
Ben White – 8
William Saliba – 8
Jakub Kiwior – 8
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 8
Declan Rice – 8
Kai Havertz – 6
Emile Smith Rowe – 7
Bukayo Saka – 8
Eddie Nketiah – 9
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Jesus shows love for Nketiah
Eddie Nketiah's hat-trick delighted many inside the EMirates but few were more happy than fellow striker Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian watched on from the bench as Arsenal ran out 5-0 winners against Sheffield United.
And he rose to his feet in applause with a big grin across his face after Nektiah netted his third goal with a wonderstrike.
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Full-time: Arsenal 5 Sheffield United 0
Gunners close the gap to Tottenham to just two points as Fabio Vieira and Takehiro Tomiyasu rounded off a comfortable win.
Eddie Nketiah hit an impressive hat-trick as Blades remain rooted to the foot of the Premier League.
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