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  "id": 406201,
  "title": "EPL: Guimaraes can take Arsenal to next level — Arteta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/epl-guimaraes-can-take-arsenal-to-next-level-arteta-406201",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T20:32:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-guimaraes-can-take-arsenal-to-next-level-arteta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight at the club's recent £75m signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Arteta believes the 28-year-old can help elevate the team to a \"next level\" and praised Guimaraes' energy, ambition, and character since joining Arsenal. The midfielder, who was not included in the squad for Arsenal's 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund, could make his debut against Como on Wednesday. Arteta highlighted Guimaraes' versatility, emphasizing his ability to play in two different positions and his goal threat. The arrival of Guimaraes leaves Arteta with a plethora of midfield options, including Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. The Arsenal manager also confirmed that the club remains active in the transfer market and could make further additions.",
  "summary": "Mikel Arteta believes new signing Bruno Guimaraes will help Arsenal reach the next level, praising his versatility and goal threat. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-guimaraes-can-take-arsenal-to-next-level-arteta/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Bruno Guimaraes is ready to make history with Arsenal, but did Newcastle let him go too easily?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/bruno-guimaraes-is-ready-to-make-history-with-arsenal-but-did",
        "published": "2026-08-09T00:51:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: I’ll never give up – Bruno Guimaraes makes promise after joining Arsenal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/epl-ill-never-give-up-bruno-guimaraes-makes-promise-after-joining",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:47:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Guimaraes can take Arsenal to next level — Arteta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/epl-guimaraes-can-take-arsenal-to-next-level-arteta",
        "published": "2026-08-09T20:20:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Guimaraes targets trophies after completing move to Arsenal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/guimaraes-targets-trophies-after-completing-move-to-arsenal",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:00:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Arteta backs Guimaraes to ‘ignite something different’ at Arsenal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/arteta-backs-guimaraes-to-ignite-something-different-at-arsenal",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:44:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}