Arteta: Man City can win the league
Mikel Arteta says Manchester City can still win the league as Arsenal prepare for a major test at the Emirates against Pep Guardiola’s side.
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Mikel Arteta says Manchester City can still win the league as Arsenal prepare for a major test at the Emirates against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Three Premier League fixtures in November have been moved for TV, including Arsenal’s north London derby with Tottenham and a trip to Chelsea.
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Madueke impressed in the win over Forest but says the new-look attack can get even better as the season unfolds.
Mikel Arteta has given important team news ahead of the Forest game, with three players fit again
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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.
Mohamed Salah has called Arsenal the favourites to win the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s game at Anfield against Liverpool.
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.
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.