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Arsenal Predicted XI at Ipswich Town: Potential Starts for Gyokeres, Eze, Kepa, Madueke

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When Arsenal travels to Ipswich Town on Tuesday night, for a third round EFL Cup clash, manager Mikel Arteta is likely to shuffle his side. And that would mean starting assignments for some guys who don't often receive them, like Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI at Ipswich Town: Potential Starts for Gyokeres, Eze, Kepa, Madueke

Arsenal Predicted XI vs Napoli: Mikel Arteta Could Do Some Squad Rotation

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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

Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal Starting XI Predictions (Preseason Friendly)

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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 Girona (Preseason Friendly)

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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)

Piero Hincapie Joins Arsenal Permanently on a £34.5m Deal

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Central defender Piero Hincapie is now, officially, a football player for Arsenal FC. Just a few hours ago, the club announced that the 24-year-old's loan arrangement has been converted into a permanent deal. He now becomes the North London side's first signing of the summer, as he moves over from Bayer Leverkusen on a fee of about £34.5 million plus add-ons. … [Read more...] about Piero Hincapie Joins Arsenal Permanently on a £34.5m Deal

Arsenal Early Team News at Southampton: Rice, Saka, Zubimendi, Hincapie, Madueke

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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

Arsenal Injury Updates: Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Max Dowman, Piero Hincapie

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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 at Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera

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Up next for Arsenal FC is a short trip across town to take on Chelsea, the club from which they bought striker/attacking midfielder Kai Havertz a couple years ago. This League Cup semifinal clash comes at a very interesting time, as Havertz will forever be an icon in southwest London. Maybe the German forward didn't put up the most eye-popping numbers, during his time in a … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera

Arsenal Team News vs Brighton: Gabriel Martinelli, Piero Hincapie

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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