Arsenal Match Centre Archives: 08/2025

The UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying draw has been made, with giants of the women’s game set to fight for the final places in the new League phase.

Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s narrow defeat at Anfield, praising his side’s resilience, admitting worry over William Saliba, and reflecting on Szoboszlai’s winner.

Arsenal’s bad luck with injuries continued with William Saliba taken off just minutes into Arsenal’s game against Liverpool.

Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, and new signing Eberechi Eze were all among the Arsenal players travelling to Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s game.

Mohamed Salah has called Arsenal the favourites to win the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s game at Anfield against Liverpool.

Ben White is likely to miss Arsenal’s game against Liverpool this weekend, with the player also sitting out of the international break due to injury.

Arsenal now know who they will face in this year’s Champions League after the draw took place in Monaco

Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka suffered an MCL injury against Arsenal, raising fresh concerns for Daniel Farke as his side face a growing midfield crisis.

Chris Kavanagh will referee Arsenal’s trip to Anfield, a decision likely to worry fans after a series of controversial calls in previous high-profile games.

Bukayo Saka faces four weeks out with a hamstring injury, missing key clashes and England duty, though scans show no long-term damage.

There was some debate about a couple of refereeing decisions in Arsenal’s win over Leeds United, but both have subsequently been deemed correct by ex-refs and pundits.

Liverpool suffer a defensive blow as Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined until mid-September, leaving Arne Slot short of options before key games against Newcastle and Arsenal.

Bukayo Saka is highly unlikely to face Liverpool after suffering a hamstring injury against Leeds, with scans due to confirm the extent of the problem.

Martin Ødegaard will undergo a scan after a shoulder injury against Leeds, leaving his place in Arsenal’s line-up to face Liverpool in doubt.

Leeds defender Pascal Struijk praised Arsenal as “a really good team” after his side’s heavy defeat at the Emirates, conceding their title credentials are clear.

Arsenal lost 4-3 to Tottenham in a pre-season derby, with Renée Slegers and Victoria Pelova outlining key lessons ahead of the new campaign.

Viktor Gyökeres struck twice on his home debut against Leeds, later hailing the Emirates atmosphere as “amazing to feel that support”.

Bukayo Saka limped off against Leeds with a hamstring problem, leaving Arsenal’s win overshadowed ahead of a crucial clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

Martin Odegaard’s afternoon against Leeds ended early after the captain landed awkwardly on his shoulder, raising immediate concern over his availability for Arsenal’s trip to Anfield next weekend.

Arsenal beat Leeds 5-0 at the Emirates but injuries to Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka turned celebration into concern ahead of Liverpool clash.