Overview
- Arsenal reached the Champions League final after Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates, where Bukayo Saka scored and Declan Rice took man of the match.
- Jamie Carragher, Alan Shearer and Owen Hargreaves praised Mikel Arteta’s switch to Rice in a deeper role and the start for 19-year-old Myles Lewis‑Skelly, who has replaced Martin Zubimendi.
- The tweak followed a short wobble and has aligned with wins over Fulham and Atletico, leaving Arsenal five points clear with three league games to play while Manchester City hold a game in hand.
- Rice said he will set aside his West Ham ties for Sunday’s trip to the London Stadium, calling it a job he must do as the Hammers battle the drop.
- Porto confirmed the permanent signing of Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior for an initial £14.68m plus up to £4.32m in add-ons, slightly thinning Arsenal’s back‑line options ahead of summer planning.