Martinelli: 'Seven years for this'
Gabriel Martinelli has spoken for the first time since Arsenal sealed the title. The Brazilian forward, now 23, has been at the club for seven years, and finally has a Premier League winner's medal. He reflected on the journey from teenage signing to champion under Mikel Arteta, name-checking Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice as teammates who drove the squad forward (1). Martinelli also revealed he nearly left the club last summer, a what-if that now feels distant after the celebrations at the Emirates.
Champions League final prep begins
The champagne is barely dry but the squad is already back at London Colney. Players reported for training this week with one match left this season: the Champions League final. Arteta is wasting no time shifting focus from the title celebrations, with the full group expected to be available as preparations ramp up (2). You couldn't script a bigger season finale.
Miley stays at Newcastle
Lewis Miley, the Newcastle midfielder who had been loosely linked with Arsenal in recent windows, has signed a new contract at St James' Park (3). That door is now firmly shut, not that you're short of midfield options. One to cross off the summer watchlist.
Fan reactions
Supporters are already looking ahead to the summer window, with Morgan Rogers the name on everyone's lips. Reports of Arsenal leading the chase for the Villa forward have sparked a mix of excitement and sticker shock, the £80m-plus price tag has some fans questioning whether the club should prioritise a striker instead. Read the full thread here.
