Bukayo Saka is the latest name to be added to Arsenal's walking wounded list. That list seems to be growing lately, and it's happening at a time when the work load is increasing. The Gunners have a League Cup third round tie at Brentford tomorrow night and a league fixture at home to Bournemouth on Saturday. Manager Mikel Arteta told the media today that Saka could miss … [Read more...] about Bukayo Saka Could Miss Next Two Arsenal Matches
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Arsenal Team News at Brentford: Rice, Trossard, Martinelli
Arsenal earned a point earlier today, in an epic North London derby, but it came with a price as Declan Rice left the game early due to injury. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on Rice: "He had a back injury. He was really uncomfortable during the match, we had to take him out. We have to assess him. It's strange for someone like him to come off." … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Brentford: Rice, Trossard, Martinelli
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal team captain Martin Odegaard was thrilled with how his side performed last night in their UEFA Champions League opener. He believes his Gunners side can make a deep run on the continent. "You saw the motivation and energy right from the start," the Norwegian said. "To be back in this competition is huge for this club. We are in this competition to compete and fight … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal Team News vs Tottenham: Partey, Elneny, Timber
Arsenal head into one of the biggest North London Derbies in recent memory riding high, having whooped PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in the UCL opener last night (more on that in a bit). But they'll take on their local arch-rivals without a trio of players: Thomas Partey (who is expected out until early or mid-October, with a hip injury), Jurrien Timber (torn ACL - out for season) and … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Tottenham: Partey, Elneny, Timber
Mikel Arteta Gives Worrying Update on Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal grinded out an ugly win against Everton earlier today, but it came with a price to be sure. Gabriel Martinelli, after having a goal disallowed due to VAR, left early due to having suffered injury. Manager Mikel Arteta provided a brief yet concerning update on the winger's condition. He said to Sky Sports: "He [Martinelli] felt something, he felt it in his hammy … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Gives Worrying Update on Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham FC
When Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta fills out his team sheet against Fulham, it will be pretty self-explanatory, given the list of injuries, suspensions and want-away players in his squad. Look for Eddie Nketiah to lead the line, supported by an attacking midfield of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz. Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice are of course undroppable … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham FC
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (Community Shield)
It's that time of year again- where we all debate the definition/significance/relevance of the Community Shield. Is it a friendly? glorified friendly? Trophy match? I guess we can all agree that it is the "curtain raiser," as that's a phrase which is often applied to this clash. It's fair to say that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will take this fixture more seriously than his … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (Community Shield)
Arsenal Team News vs Man City (Community Shield): Jesus, Zinchenko
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is going to be sidelined for "a few weeks" after having underwent knee surgery, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed. Thus, the 26-year-old will miss out on Sunday's FA Community Shield, which takes a different shape this season. Every year it pits the previous season's Premier League champions against the holders of the FA Cup. But with Manchester … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Man City (Community Shield): Jesus, Zinchenko
Arsenal News vs Nurnberg: Balogun, Havertz, Saka
Arsenal got their preseason fixture slate started with a score draw against Nurnberg earlier today. Making headlines in this one, among others, were Folarin Balogun, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Not making any news in this friendly were Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, as the newly signed duo were nowhere to be seen. On top of that, the North London club has still yet to even … [Read more...] about Arsenal News vs Nurnberg: Balogun, Havertz, Saka