Arsenal news: Zubimendi makes telling admission as Liverpool join race for signature

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Arsenal are gearing up for one of the biggest weeks in their historyArsenal’s Martin Zubimendi has opened up about how he has changed since arriving at the club, while a rival team has joined the Gunners in their pursuit of a highly-rated forward. The 3-0 victory over Fulham at the weekend marked a potential statement win, suggesting that this could be the year Arsenal banish their past demons and end their 22-year wait for the league title.There is even more to be excited about from the Gunners’ perspective as they take on Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second-leg on Tuesday night, where the winner will earn a spot in the final.

Now, Mirror Football takes a look at two of the latest stories involving Arteta’s side ahead of a monumental week in their history.READ MORE: Four Arsenal players miss training before crunch Atletico Madrid clash in Champions LeagueREAD MORE: Cesc Fabregas gives Chelsea two-word response they wanted after Como open door for exitMartin Zubimendi's admissionZubimendi says he has become a "different player" since joining Arsenal last summer. The Spaniard remains the only outfield player to have played in every league game for the Gunners this season, showing the monumental impact he’s had since signing from Real Sociedad in a £51million deal.Many expected that the 27-year-old would sit at the base of midfield and keep things ticking over when he was brought in.

Yet, Zubimendi has shown there is far more to his game, excelling as a combative No.8 and even scoring six goals - the best tally of his career so far.Speaking to the official Arsenal website about how he has adapted his game since arriving in England, Zubimendi said: "Once I joined the club I realised that I had a lot to learn; Mikel’s a coach who's seen a lot, who's learnt a lot and who's studied a lot. However, it claims the French champions have revised their decision, meaning he is back on Liverpool’s radar and his representatives have started looking at potential suitors.Barcola has notched 12 goals and seven assists so far this season, having registered 42 goal involvements last season as PSG clinched a historic treble.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.