Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi did not play a minute of football for Arsenal this preseason, so they almost certainly not be starting in the FA Community Shield on Sunday. They have resumed training, however, this past week and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that they will be in the squad for the FA Community Shield this weekend. Coming off an … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Manchester City: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi
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Manchester City Team News vs Arsenal: Rodri, Erling Haaland, Tijjani Reijnders
No shortage of storylines as Manchester City prepare to face Arsenal in FA Community Shield on Sunday. You can start with Rodri, where there are both fitness concerns and doubts about his future with the club. City manager Enzo Maresca spoke about the Spanish midfielder, at his press conference earlier today. "I just saw Rodri now in the building, I gave him a big hug," … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Arsenal: Rodri, Erling Haaland, Tijjani Reijnders
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Como: Potential Bruno Guimaraes Debut
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will try to integrate/re-integrate as many of his first team players as he can tomorrow night when his side hosts Como at the Emirates. And that includes the 75 million GBP signing from Newcastle United, Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. That's because the midweek clash marks the final tune-up before the Community Shield against Manchester City … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Como: Potential Bruno Guimaraes Debut
Arsenal Team News vs Como: Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya, Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal may not have landed Morgan Rogers and/or Vinicius Jr. like they had hoped they would, but they have had a pretty exciting summer transfer window anyway. Bruno Guimaraes, the latest signing, was officially "unveiled" to the Gunners faithful ahead of the "Emirates Cup" defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund this past weekend. Guimaraes made a £75 million move from … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Como: Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya, Cesc Fabregas
Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal Starting XI Predictions (Preseason Friendly)
Sunday brings a trophy match, sort of, kind of, when Arsenal FC hosts Borussia Dortmund. The Emirates Cup is silverware, but as it's of the preseason variety, it's not a "real trophy." The format/competition, after all, was mostly created for the cause of raising brand awareness, not athletic prowess. Still if you are going to play the game, you will play to win, because as … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal Starting XI Predictions (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Martin Odegaard, Louie Copley
Arsenal is starting to get more of their players back from post-World Cup holiday, and their squad is rounding more into shape for 2026-27. Club captain Martin Odegaard has rejoined the squad, following his break after helping lead Norway to the quarterfinals at the tournament. He'll feature against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, albeit is lesser role off the bench. "Martin … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Martin Odegaard, Louie Copley
Bruno Guimaraes Set for Arsenal Medical Ahead of £75m Move
Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is set for his Arsenal medical, ahead of a high profile, big money move from Newcastle United. Numerous outlets are reporting this blockbuster transfer news, with ESPN FC, Sky Sports, Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic/New York Times all stating a guaranteed transfer fee of £75 million ($101m) on this deal. Arsenal have been tracking … [Read more...] about Bruno Guimaraes Set for Arsenal Medical Ahead of £75m Move
Arsenal Team News vs Real Betis: Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Jurrien Timber
Arsenal's Brazilian duo of Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli watched on from the sidelines on Saturday, as their teammates routed Girona 4-1 at their own ground. And by Gabriel we mean Magalhaes of course, so as to avoid any confusion. The two Gabriels joined up with the Gunners squad in Catalonia in the later portion of this past week, as they were on post-World Cup … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Real Betis: Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Jurrien Timber
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Real Betis (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal got their Catalonia trip off to a rip roaring start, as they thrashed Spanish side Girona 4-1 over the weekend. Kai Havertz (Germany), Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden) and Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) all returned from post World Cup holiday to feature for 33 minutes. It was an intentional substitution pattern as the trio are being minutes managed, and thus eased back into the … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Real Betis (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Girona (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal are now on preseason tour, setting up shop in Catalonia. Due to a lack of down time this summer, because of the expanded World Cup format, Arsenal football club elected to reduce their travel load. The reigning Premier League champions are holding a training camp in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The north Londoners will take on the local La Liga side, before traveling to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Girona (Preseason Friendly)