When you're winding down an international break, it's never too early to look ahead to the next weekend's slate of action. And with Arsenal, there are a large number of injury/fitness concerns. Although, to be fair, many of them are just precautionary. We'll cover Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Zubimendi, Piero Hincapie and Noni Madueke here in part one. And then in part two, … [Read more...] about Arsenal Early Team News at Southampton: Rice, Saka, Zubimendi, Hincapie, Madueke
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Arsenal Team News at Brighton: David Raya, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard
After his side beat Chelsea, 2-1, in a spirited London derby yesterday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave fitness updates on three key players. And by key, we really mean key, as it's the starting goalkeeper David Raya, team captain Martin Odegaard and the club's all-time most expensive signing, in Declan Rice. With the very quick turnaround to the next match, a trip to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Brighton: David Raya, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard
Arsenal Team News vs Kairat: Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz
Arsenal came out of yesterday's 3-2 loss at home to Manchester United unscathed from injury, but still hurting. In dropping points, in the manner that they did, the Gunners suffered some bruised egos, to be sure. And it's a result that obviously hurts their Premier League title chances, considerably, as both Manchester City and Aston Villa won their matches and thus, gained … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Kairat: Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz
Mikel Arteta Provides Update on Declan Rice Knee Injury Situation
Declan Rice will miss out on Tuesday's crunch clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa, due to severe inflammation in his knee. However, it appears to only be just a minor problem, and he should not be out very long. Rice, who got injured against Brighton on the weekend, could be back for the Saturday trip to AFC Bournemouth. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sounded very hopeful … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Provides Update on Declan Rice Knee Injury Situation
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Brighton
Merry Christmas Gooners! Arsenal FC are top of the table in both the Premier League and the Champions League right now. So indeed Season's Greetings to Arsenal and their supporters, as the 2025-26 campaign has been very good to them so far. Will the holidays continue to be merry and bright when Arsenal hosts Brighton on Saturday? … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Brighton
Mikel Arteta Articulates the Massive Importance of Declan Rice
Arsenal have a lot of star men, and each of them stand out in their own specifically special ways. These are players that just cannot be dropped from any game of significant importance, and midfielder Declan Rice is obviously one of those guys. His impact his felt not just with the Gunners, but also at West Ham United, who have just simply not been the same club since they sold … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Articulates the Massive Importance of Declan Rice
Arsenal at Everton Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Everton FC hosts Arsenal on Saturday night in a matchup of two sides that are enjoying a season that has been better than recent years. Arsenal have been league title contenders for the past three seasons, but right now they're top of the table in both Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. This is new ground for them; leading the way in both of the two major … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Everton Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Declan Rice, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard
Arsenal midfield maestro Declan Rice is basically a 50/50 proposition for Saturday night's first versus worst Premier League fixture. Rice, one of the Gunners' many star men, has an unspecified illness, but according to manager Mikel Arteta, it doesn't sound very serious. "I think that he needed more of a bed than sunshine because he wasn't feeling good at all," Arteta said … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Declan Rice, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI at Club Brugge (Champions League)
When Arsenal travels to Club Brugge on Wednesday night, it will mark the first ever meeting between the two clubs. So no matter the result here, history is guaranteed to be made, in some way, shape or form. Arsenal are currently top of the table in both of the two major competitions, so it's good to be a Gunner right now. Although manager Mikel Arteta definitely has some … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI at Club Brugge (Champions League)
Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard
Arsenal have no shortage of injury concerns ahead of their weekend Premier League fixture, a tough trip to Aston Villa. Whether this is techincally the "festive period" or not, "fixture congestion" is definitely already here. The matches are coming thick and fast, for every team, and all of the added workload is taking a toll on the players. Injury concerns are piling up, … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard