Arsenal has been left fuming after discovering that confidential team information was leaked ahead of their crucial clash against Manchester City. According to Crickex Affiliate, the breach has triggered alarm bells at the highest levels within the club, prompting immediate internal reviews and discussions on how to prevent similar leaks in the future. Senior Arsenal executives reportedly view the incident as unacceptable and are determined to plug the leak.
The information in question involved Bukayo Saka’s injury status. Much like his fellow winger Gabriel Martinelli, Saka had sustained a knock that threatened his availability for the match. However, Arsenal worked hard to keep the situation under wraps, even bringing both players to the stadium in a strategic move to confuse Pep Guardiola and keep City guessing.
Despite traveling with the team, Saka was never intended to play. The ploy was part of Arsenal’s tactical mind games, but unfortunately, the injury news somehow reached City’s camp before kickoff. Crickex Affiliate journalists report that this isn’t the first time Arsenal has been undermined by off-field intelligence slipping through the cracks. Earlier in the season, conflicting injury updates between Arsenal and Ghana regarding midfielder Thomas Partey also proved embarrassing when Ghana’s version turned out to be accurate — contradicting Arsenal’s public stance.
Arsenal is now conducting a full internal audit to identify the source of the leaks. The goal is clear: move quietly and effectively to become stronger behind the scenes. But Saka’s injury isn’t the only concern. Center-back William Saliba has also been dealing with physical setbacks, and his absence has disrupted the defensive stability that Mikel Arteta’s system relies on. Despite tactical adjustments, the backline has clearly suffered without him, leaving many fans worried about the team’s resilience.
To strengthen their squad, Arsenal is eyeing potential new signings, including Wolves winger Pedro Neto, whose explosive pace, intelligent movement, and chemistry with teammates have made him one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season. As Crickex Affiliate notes, Neto’s profile perfectly fits Arsenal’s style of play — but his agent, Jorge Mendes, is known to drive a hard bargain, which could complicate negotiations.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is also monitoring Brentford striker Ivan Toney as a solution for their lack of firepower up front. While Toney’s finishing ability and physical presence are highly valued, his hefty price tag remains a sticking point. As the club weighs its options, the key question remains: is he worth the steep investment?
One thing is certain — without tighter control of internal information and strategic transfer planning, Arsenal’s momentum could be at risk. And as the saying goes, “Loose lips sink ships” — something the Gunners are now learning the hard way.