Arsenal did exactly what they were supposed to do yesterday, taking care of business, with authority, against Ipswich Town, in the EFL Cup. And they did so with a side composed almost entirely of second choice players. And that is exactly what manager Mikel Arteta should do for a League Cup clash like that. Now most of his starters are on fresh legs, so he can rotate them … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI at Brighton: Mikel Arteta Should Return the First Team
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Arsenal Predicted XI vs Napoli: Mikel Arteta Could Do Some Squad Rotation
Arsenal commences their UEFA Champions League campaign for 2026-27 with a midweek clash at Napoli. Mikel Arteta led his men to the very final edge of glory last term, taking eventual champion Paris Saint-Germain to a penalty shootout in the title match. Can they get over that final hurdle and reach the promised land, this time around? … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Napoli: Mikel Arteta Could Do Some Squad Rotation
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Chelsea: Ezri Konsa Could Get First Start with Gunners
Now that the summer transfer window has closed Arsenal's team for 2026-27 has taken shape. As deadline day drew near, only two more deals got done- Gabriel Jesus was sold to FC Barcelona for a small fee (well, small amount of money by transfer window standards) and Ethan Nwaneri was loaned out to Borussia Dortmund. It was relatively quiet, but then still a solid couple … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Chelsea: Ezri Konsa Could Get First Start with Gunners
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Coventry City: Arteta to Start Strong Team in League Opener
The real thing, actual Premier League regular season fixtures, are now here. No more preseason, no more "curtain raisers." Arsenal, the reigning league champions and now also Community Shield winners, will host newly promoted Coventry City in the 2026-27 season's very first game. Friday night is a great night for football, so the Emirates Stadium will be rocking for this … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Coventry City: Arteta to Start Strong Team in League Opener
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Man City: Bruno Guimaraes Could Get His First Start With Gunners
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
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 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