UEFA appoint unfamiliar ref for Slavia Prague-Arsenal clash
UEFA have confirmed their matchday officials for Arsenal’s trip to Slavia Prague on Tuesday, with an unfamiliar referee taking charge of the game.
Champions League
Slavia Prague v Arsenal preview
Arsenal face Slavia Prague with injuries piling up as Mikel Arteta’s side look to maintain their perfect Champions League record
Gyokeres keen to repay Arteta’s faith
Viktor Gyökeres says his double against Atlético Madrid has boosted his confidence as he looks to take his goalscoring form into the Premier League.
Arsenal star suspended for next Champions League game after questionable booking
Zubimendi suspended for Champions League trip to Slavia Prague after soft booking against Atlético Madrid, but will return for Bayern Munich clash.
Atletico ‘craft’ not enough against ‘formidable Arsenal’, says Spanish report
La Vanguardia hails Arsenal as “formidable” after a 4–0 demolition of Atletico Madrid, saying Simeone’s trademark craft was no match for Arteta’s side.
‘We had Arsenal game under control’ says Atletico Madrid captain
Koke insists Atletico were “in control” before Arsenal’s 13-minute blitz at the Emirates turned the Champions League clash into a rout.
“13 minutes of terror” from “A perfect football machine”: How AS described Arsenal’s destruction of Atletico
Spanish outlet AS hails Arsenal as “impeccable” and calls Atletico’s 4–0 Champions League defeat in London “a cold shower” after a stunning 13-minute collapse.
Gyökeres at the double as Arsenal crush Atletico in Champions League
Viktor Gyökeres scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League to make it three wins from three in the competition.
Injured new boy returns: Arsenal team news v Atletico Madrid
Martinelli and Lewis-Skelly start as Arteta makes two changes for the Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid. Hincapié returns to the bench.
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid preview
Arteta’s side look to stay unbeaten in the Champions League as Atletico Madrid visit London with Simeone’s team nearly at full strength.
Atletico missing just 1 injured player for Arsenal clash
Atletico Madrid will only be missing one player from their senior squad against Arsenal on Tuesday, with Nico Gonzalez shaking off a concussion scare to make the trip.
Free agent former Gunner joins Arsenal first-team training pre-Atletico
Former Gunner Tyreece John-Jules joined Arsenal’s first-team training session on Monday as the team prepared for their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
Mikel Arteta: I adore him
Mikel Arteta says he “adores” Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian scored and assisted in Bilbao, proving his value as Arsenal beat Athletic Club.
Belgian media urge more starts for Trossard after Bilbao win
Belgian press praise Leandro Trossard after his goal and assist in Bilbao, calling him a supersub and urging he deserves a start against Manchester City.
Stats reveal the story behind Arsenal’s Bilbao win
Arsenal’s 2-0 win in Bilbao was built on dominance in possession, xG, and duels, with Martinelli and Trossard decisive from the bench.
Arsenal u19s undone by late goals in Bilbao
Arsenal’s under-19s began their UEFA Youth League campaign with a 3-1 defeat in Bilbao, undone by late lapses.
Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyokeres head injury updates
Mikel Arteta confirms Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Merino are expected to be fine after head injuries in the Champions League clash at San Mamés.
Athletic captain: Arsenal win does not reflect the match
Iñaki Williams says the 2-0 loss to Arsenal was not a fair reflection of Athletic’s display, stressing his team left “every last drop of sweat” on the pitch.
Arteta says “we’re going to need that” after Bilbao win
Martinelli and Trossard made the difference as Arsenal beat Athletic Club 2-0 in Bilbao, with Arteta calling their impact vital for the season ahead.
Arteta’s subs prove the difference in Bilbao opener
Martinelli and Trossard came off the bench to secure a 2-0 win at Athletic Club, giving Arsenal a strong start to their Champions League campaign.