BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after receiving a red card, as Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta admits internal Arsenal talks about recent red cards

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have had discussions over their recent red-card record, but Saturday's sending-off was difficult to legislate for.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Evanilson of AFC Bournemouth (obscured) during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Which matches will William Saliba miss through suspension?

William Saliba received a red card for Arsenal against Bournemouth on Saturday, and he's now set to serve a suspension for Mikel Arteta's side.
Howard Webb listens to an earpiece during Arsenal's match against Bournemouth (Image via Sky Sports)

Did Howard Webb influence VAR for Arsenal red card?

Howard Webb was caught on camera wearing an earpiece as William Saliba received a red card on Saturday, leading fans to wonder whether the two things were related.
Bukayo Saka in the Arsenal third kit for 2024/25 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Bukayo Saka injury update

Mikel Arteta delivers the latest update on Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury after the winger missed the game against Bournemouth on Saturday
LONDON, ENGLAND: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Saka, Martinelli, Odegaard, Tomiyasu injury updates ahead of Bournemouth

Mikel Arteta provides crucial injury updates on Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and other Arsenal players ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Bukayo Saka in the Arsenal third kit for 2024/25 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal to wear new kit vs Bournemouth

Arsenal are set to wear their new third kit for the first time in a competitive fixture against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

Arsenal’s fastest player also tops table for most sprints

Gabriel Martinelli is both Arsenal's fastest player and also their most frequent sprinter, according to the stats so far this season.
Neto after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal summer signing ineligible for Saturday’s Bournemouth clash

Arsenal summer signing Neto will be ineligible again this weekend against Bournemouth, meaning another youth goalkeeper will be required to make the step up.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Liverpool FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Anfield on October 02, 2024. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Salah pulls out of internationals as Arsenal clash nears

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has withdrawn from international duty with Egypt, with just two weeks to go until they face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal involved in Premier League’s mid-game interview idea

Arsenal were involved in an idea to have substituted players interviewed by broadcasters during Premier League matches, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Alisson Becker of Liverpool receives treatment before going off injured during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Liverpool starter ruled out of Arsenal clash through injury

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is set to miss their match against Arsenal through a hamstring injury, according to reports.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Freddie Woodman of Preston North End reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Preston North End FC at Turf Moor on October 05, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Clock End kid: Opposition keeper excited to play Arsenal

Freddie Woodman looks ahead to facing Arsenal, the club he admired as a child, while Preston North End deal with injury setbacks ahead of the Carabao Cup clash.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Virgil Van Dijk supports an injured Alisson Becker of Liverpool before leaving the pitch during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Key Liverpool starter will miss Arsenal game as he’s ruled out for 6 weeks

Liverpool’s Alisson Becker is out for six weeks with a hamstring injury, missing key games, including against Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Director of Arsenal Josh Kroenke (R) and Tim Lewis Executive Vice-Chair of Arsenal (L) during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal won’t be worried by Manchester City legal case verdict

Arsenal won't be liable for millions more in interest on existing loans from their owners, despite fearmongering in the media over the last 24 hours.
PRESTON, ENGLAND: Will Keane of Preston North End during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Rotherham United at Deepdale on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Arsenal opponents face striker crisis after new injury update

Preston North End are facing a bit of a striker crisis against Arsenal, with Will Keane likely to join Milutin Osmajic in missing the clash.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Have Arsenal outgrown Gabriel Jesus?

Gabriel Jesus joined Arsenal as a marquee signing, but recurring injuries and inconsistent form have left questions about his role in an evolving Arsenal side.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on October 05, 2024. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players make Team of the Week for Southampton displays

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are worthy entrants in various Teams of the Week following their performances against Southampton on Saturday.
PRESTON, ENGLAND: Owen Beck confronts Preston's Milutin Osmajic about an alleged bite from the Preston player during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End FC and Blackburn Rovers FC at Deepdale on September 22, 2024. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

Striker banned for Arsenal clash after biting incident

Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has been banned for their League Cup clash with Arsenal, after his club failed to reduce his suspension to four games.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Riccardo Calafiori after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City FC at Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The Athletic can moan about Arsenal but red card suspensions aren’t fair – get...

Leandro Trossard's red card has sparked a debate about the Premier League's suspension rules, but most arguments seem to miss the point.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on October 05, 2024. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The stats behind Saka’s Player of the Match display vs Southampton

Bukayo Saka put in another Player of the Match performance for Arsenal on Saturday, with the stats underlining his strong display against Southampton.
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 29: Enzo Maresca Head Coach of Chelsea looks during the match between Servette FC and Chelsea FC of UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Offs Second Leg at Stade de Geneve on August 29, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

Chelsea boss: We can’t compete with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admits his side is not ready to compete with Arsenal and Man City, acknowledging the gap as the Premier League title race heats up.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Kai Havertz can match Robin van Persie Emirates record this weekend

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz is closing in on Robin van Persie’s Emirates record of seven consecutive home games with a goal, with the chance to equal it against Southampton.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ben White and Jurrien Timber injury updates ahead of Southampton

Arsenal's Ben White and Jurrien Timber face late fitness tests ahead of their Premier League clash with Southampton. Will they return to the lineup this weekend?
Raheem Sterling signs for Arsenal with Edu Gaspar (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Premier League clubs push to move transfer deadline day again

The Premier League are set to push for the summer transfer window to close before the start of next season, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on September 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal teenager named in League Cup Team of the Round

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri has been named in the League Cup Team of the Round for the third round of the competition, following his performance against Bolton Wanderers.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates William Saliba and Kai Havertz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal receive 2 nominations for Premier League monthly awards

Gabriel Magalhaes and Mikel Arteta have been nominated for the Premier League's monthly awards for September, after another strong month for the Gunners.
PRESTON, ENGLAND: Owen Beck confronts Preston's Milutin Osmajic about an alleged bite from the Preston player during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End FC and Blackburn Rovers FC at Deepdale on September 22, 2024. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

Striker accepts FA charge but may return from ban for Arsenal clash

Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has accepted a charge of violent conduct for biting an opponent, but he might still be available to face Arsenal.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Jack Stephens of Southampton fouls Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United leading to a red card during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester United FC at St Mary's Stadium on September 14, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Southampton captain handed suspension for Arsenal clash

Southampton captain Jack Stephens is set to miss their match against Arsenal this weekend after his red-card ban was extended.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Mikel Merino of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arteta & Merino assess his Arsenal start & debut vs PSG

Arsenal summer signing Mikel Merino finally made his debut for the Gunners on Tuesday, and Mikel Arteta is happy with what he's seen from the midfielder.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka wanted Arsenal to make a statement vs PSG

Bukayo Saka told his Arsenal teammates that Tuesday was a chance to make a statement, before scoring the team's second goal against PSG.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledges the fans following the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“Arsenal were superior”: PSG boss sings Gunners’ praises after defeat

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique sang Arsenal's praises following his team's 2-0 defeat to the Gunners on Tuesday night.
Kai Havertz with his Player of the Match award for Arsenal's win over Paris Saint-Germain (Photo via Champions League on Twitter)

Havertz backs up comments that Arsenal mean more to him than Chelsea

Kai Havertz says it would mean more to win the Champions League with Arsenal than Chelsea, and he feels at home after his Player of the Match performance against PSG.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Jurrien Timber injury update after substitution vs PSG

Jurrien Timber was forced off at half-time in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, with Mikel Arteta providing an update afterwards.

3 Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Week

Three Arsenal players were included in WhoScored's Team of the Week for their performance against Leicester City, but other teams left them out.
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on May 01, 2024. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

PSG set to drop another player vs Arsenal for non-injury reasons

Paris Saint-Germain are set to drop one of their best midfielders against Arsenal due to fears about the Gunners' set pieces, according to a report.
Mikel Arteta and Ethan Nwaneri (Photo via Arsenal.com)

10 Arsenal youth players train with first team ahead of PSG

Nine Arsenal academy players trained with the first team ahead of Tuesday's match against PSG, though only a few are likely to make the matchday squad.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: John Stones of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

John Stones calls his Arsenal equaliser a “winning goal”

John Stones thinks he scored the winning goal in Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, based on comments in his most recent press conference.
Mikel Merino in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal signing could make 1st squad appearance vs PSG

Mikel Merino completed a full first-team training session on Monday and is now in contention to make the squad for Arsenal's clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Ruben Dias reacts towards Referee, Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Premier League refs blocked from taking on UAE and Saudi jobs

Premier League referees have been blocked from taking on one-off games in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a report.
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on May 01, 2024. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

5 back, 4 out: Injury news as PSG confirm squad vs Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed their squad to face Arsenal, with five players returning from injury or illness but four others left out.