Ainsley Maitland-Niles could return to England and join Arsenal’s London rivals
For a while, Ainsley Maitland-Niles was a fan favourite at Arsenal. The Englishman came through the club’s academy, broke into the first team, and delivered…
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The latest news, rumours, opinions and updates about former Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal Insider. Maitland-Niles joined the Gunners as an academy talent aged just six years old. The Hale End graduate later made his senior debut in December 2014.
Arsene Wenger afforded Maitland-Niles his first-team breakthrough in a Champions League tie at Galatasaray shortly after turning 17. Maitland-Niles also made his senior England debut in September 2020 as an Arsenal player. He left Emirates Stadium at the end of his contract in June 2023 following 132 appearances returning three goals, eight assists and three FA Cups.
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After Granit Xhaka, another former Arsenal player Mikel Arteta binned could return to the Premier League
Another former Arsenal player could make their way back to the Premier League, following Granit Xhaka. Xhaka is on his way to Sunderland, making a…
Star who was axed by Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal boss is ‘average’ in one area, but still a ‘football genius’
Despite overseeing a dramatic turnaround in Arsenal’s fortunes, Mikel Arteta is yet to deliver a Premier League or Champions League trophy to the Emirates. This…
Arsenal’s last six Hale End graduates who made England debut after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s heroics
Myles Lewis-Skelly’s England debut was another proud moment for the Arsenal academy. The Hale End youth system has produced many talented footballers over the years,…
Hale End graduate and former Arsenal captain now face transfer decisions after shock ruling
Arsenal have a number of former players excelling at top clubs across Europe, but two have now been handed tough decisions. Olympique Lyonnais are one…
Ainsley Maitland-Niles shows his class as he returns to Arsenal for the first time since his exit
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has now made an honest statement about his Arsenal departure. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has now returned to the Emirates Stadium for the first time…
Arsenal predicted XI, team and injury news ahead of Olympique Lyonnais pre-season friendly
Arsenal have just one pre-season friendly remaining before the Premier League season begins, and they are set to take on Olympique Lyonnais in the Emirates…
Granit Xhaka and Ainsley Maitland-Niles will copy six former Arsenal stars ahead of Emirates Cup return
The Emirates Cup is set to return, and Arsenal will come up against some familiar faces in their final pre-season preparation matches. The Emirates Cup…
The surprise 2021 connection between Arsenal and Riccardo Calafiori, Hale End flop played a part
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, but whilst interest from Mikel Arteta may have been recent, there was…
Two former Arsenal stars discarded by Arteta combine for sublime goal in surprise comeback
Mikel Arteta has discarded a lot of players in his time as Arsenal manager, rebuilding the squad into a title-challenging one. Hardly any players remain…
