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Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa FC

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When Arsenal next take to the pitch, they'll take on a side that just did them a solid in Aston Villa FC. Villa beat Manchester City earlier today, leapfrogging the reigning treble winners in the standings at the same time. It now means that the first place Gunners have opened up a six point lead over Man City, as they sit atop the table by two points over Liverpool. Of … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa FC

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 Injury News: Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, White, Jorginho

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Arsenal FC will next be in action a week from Saturday, when they host Brentford in what should be a very spirited London derby. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will have plenty of injury concerns for that one. So let's just dive right in, and take a look at who is out, who is a doubt, who is probable and who will be returning. Happy international break everyone! … [Read more...] about Arsenal Injury News: Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, White, Jorginho

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