Bruno Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut against Como on Wednesday, coming on for Ethan Nwaneri at halftime. Now he's set to see an increased role, and this weekend, he should be in the starting lineup for the annual Community Shield clash. Sunday marks the first time, in a long while that we'll have an Arsenal-Manchester City matchup that isn't Mikel Arteta vs. Pep Guardiola. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Man City: Bruno Guimaraes Could Get His First Start With Gunners
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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
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 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)
Arsenal Team News at Brentford FC: Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Max Dowman
As Arsenal continue their Premier League title charge, their team news/fitness situation remains the same. Bukayo Saka, Max Dowman and Mikel Merino all remain out with injury ahead of the next match, a London derby at Brentford. Other than this trio, however, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has a fully fit squad at his disposal. Merino posted a photo on his Instagram account … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Brentford FC: Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Max Dowman
Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Max Dowman
Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino missed out on Arsenal's 4-0 thrashing of Leeds United yesterday. The former is dealing with an unspecified knock, or at least that's what they've said, so he may not be out too long. As for the latter, he's got a bone injury in his foot, so you can place him in the "out indefinitely" category. Then you have Max Dowman, so overall, there are just … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Max Dowman
Arsenal Injury Updates: Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Max Dowman, Piero Hincapie
Arsenal visits Nottingham Forest on Saturday, in a matchup of 1st vs 17th, which should actually be much closer than it sounds on paper. They call them the Tricky Trees for a reason. However, the Gunners are on a Premier League title chase right now, and not letting up, in any match, in any competition. They're top of the table in both the EPL and the Champions League right … [Read more...] about Arsenal Injury Updates: Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Max Dowman, Piero Hincapie
Arsenal Team News vs Brighton: Gabriel Martinelli, Piero Hincapie
Arsenal have picked up a couple new injuries during this festive period. The EFL Cup quarterfinal extra time win over Crystal Palace came with a price, as forward Gabriel Martinelli had to be subbed off, with an unspecified injury. It is a knock of some sort, and he's a 50/50 proposition for Saturday against Brighton & Hove Albion. Also, defender Piero Hincapie is a … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Brighton: Gabriel Martinelli, Piero Hincapie
Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber missed Wednesday night's 3-0 UEFA Champions League win at Club Brugge with an unspecified/undisclosed injury. His position group mate, Riccardo Calafiori, who is currently suspended domestically, but eligible for UEFA competition, has also been battling an injury issue of some sort. "They both had issues from the weekend - two really bad … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman