Arsenal’s injury picture looks more encouraging than feared before Atletico Madrid, with several key players involved in open training ahead of the semi-final first leg.

Further reports have confirmed that Arsenal expect to have Kai Havertz back in action this season after his latest injury setback, but not on Wednesday night against Atletico Madrid.

There’s initial optimism around Kai Havertz’s injury prognosis, despite the player’s emotional reaction to the setback at the weekend.

Arsenal Women came from behind to beat Lyon 2-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg, taking a slim advantage into the 2nd leg.

Arsenal’s weekend brought a return to the top, a major European win for the women and more concern lower down the academy pathway.

Arsenal Women have confirmed Manu Zinsberger will leave at the end of the season after 143 appearances, 51 clean sheets and three trophies.

The Arsenal u21s and Arsenal u18s both lost on Saturday, bringing the u21 campaign to an early end and leaving the u18s floundering in the bottom half of the table.

Arsenal teenager Theo Julienne was spotted in training with the Gunners’ first team on Friday, suggesting he’s in line to return from injury against the Manchester City u21s.

Ecuador’s quest to win the South American u17 Championship was ultimately unsuccessful, but future Arsenal twins Edwin and Holger Quintero starred for the team along the way.