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Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta, Takehiro Tomiyasu

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have to watch his side's match at Aston Villa from the stands due to his suspension. The Spaniard received earned his third yellow card of the season on Tuesday night when he celebrated the 97th-minute game winning goal by Declan Rice on Tuesday night Luton Town. Apparently, he celebrated with too much zeal for the officials, who handed him his … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta, Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs RC Lens (UCL Group Stages)

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Arsenal FC will certainly be out to exact some revenge when they host RC Lens in a UEFA Champions League group stage clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners lost the reverse fixture, so they know how tough this match will be in midweek. And it's not just vengeance that could be achieved with a win here, as three more points will go a very long way towards clinching passage to the … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs RC Lens (UCL Group Stages)

Arsenal Team News vs RC Lens: Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira

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Arsenal are a pretty fit squad right now with Emile Smith Rowe, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey the only current injury concerns. Smith Rowe missed out on the 1-0 win over Brentford, a match that marked the 200th game in charge for manager Mikel Arteta. Smith Rowe, who is battling a knee issue, could be involved against RC Lens on Wednesday night. It remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs RC Lens: Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira

Mikel Arteta Celebrates 200th Game with Return to First Place

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Although they didn't close the deal at the end of last season, nobody spent more time on top of the Premier League table than Arsenal. And given the results of today's action (Arsenal won at Brentford 1-0), they are back in first place, which is the perfect way for manager Mikel Arteta to celebrate his 200th game in charge of the club. "I love winning and we are top of the … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Celebrates 200th Game with Return to First Place

Arsenal Team News vs Sevilla (UCL): Smith Rowe, Odegaard, Arteta

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Arsenal have two major injury concerns ahead of their UEFA Champions League group stage clash at home against Sevilla on Wednesday night: Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard. Let's start with the former, who missed the loss at Newcastle United after picking up a knee injury in the League Cup exit at the hands of West Ham last Wednesday. "We have an issue with him," manager … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Sevilla (UCL): Smith Rowe, Odegaard, Arteta

Angry Mikel Arteta Rant Backed by Shock Arsenal Club Statement

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided a very angry rant yesterday, following his side's controversial loss to Newcastle United, and when the dust settles on this, he may be suspended. His tirade is actually more than a bit hypocritical, but we'll get to that in a bit. While rage-filled manager tirades are always stories, within themselves, the major narrative here is the … [Read more...] about Angry Mikel Arteta Rant Backed by Shock Arsenal Club Statement

William Saliba, Bukayo Saka Withdraw from National Teams Due to Injury

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It's a case of good news, and news for Arsenal today, as, on one hand, they got a major statement win over Manchester City. On the other hand though, the Gunners realized how they might have to potentially make do without the services of two key players, William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, once this international break is over. Both are set to miss out on the Euro 2024 … [Read more...] about William Saliba, Bukayo Saka Withdraw from National Teams Due to Injury

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal FC

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Whenever Manchester City and Arsenal get together, 1. it's massive, with a lot of ramifications and 2. is a reunion of former mates. Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchencko will all be looking to get one over here on their former team. City started the campaign off in imperial fashion, but have since come back to Earth, once the injuries and suspensions piled … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City

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Every international break is extremely boring, but at least we head into this next one on the back off a very exciting and enthralling fixture. Arsenal hosts Manchester City on Sunday, in what is the first of two massive matches that will almost certainly have a lot of consequence towards determining the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola has pretty much owned his pupil, … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City