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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)

Former Gunner claims Bukayo Saka is better than 99% of players at their best

Hector Bellerin believes Bukayo Saka isn't yet in his prime, but that he's already better than 99% of players in their best years.
Fabio Vieira with FC Porto (Photo via FC Porto on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee makes 1st start after near 2-month wait

Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira made his first start back with FC Porto at the weekend, playing over an hour in their cup win over Sintrense.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' English head coach Gary O'Neil (L) and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta react during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Wolves boss questions officials’ bias towards Manchester City

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has suggested officials could be subconsciously influenced to give Manchester City decisions.
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Gavi of FC Barcelona runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Albert Sambi Lokonga of Sevilla FC during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee plays against Barcelona after 2nd injury return

Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga continued his comeback from injury against Barcelona on Sunday, despite missing out on the Sevilla starting lineup.
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)

Are Arsenal now considering William Saliba appeal after Liverpool-Chelsea game?

Arsenal could reconsider their decision not to appeal William Saliba's red card, with Mikel Arteta hinting at a possible appeal after recent inconsistencies in refereeing.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, interacts with Harvey Elliott of Liverpool after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Liverpool manager highlights inconsistency with Saliba red card

Liverpool's Arne Slot has highlighted the inconsistency in the red card shown to Arsenal's William Saliba and the one not shown to Chelsea on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal hands the Captains armband to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Injury updates on 4 Arsenal stars for Shakhtar clash

Mikel Arteta has given fitness updates on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Gabriel Martinelli ahead of Arsenal's game against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United FC at Craven Cottage on September 21, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee still waiting for start despite goals & assists

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson has appeared in every game since his move to Fulham, but the winger is still waiting for his first league start.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: Declan Rice of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal star singles out fans after Bournemouth defeat

Declan Rice has praised the Arsenal fans for their support in the stadium despite the defeat to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri should be involved against Shakhtar Donetsk

Mikel Arteta's initial hesitance with Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri made sense, but the midfielder needs to be in the team now.
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.
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 Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) and Bournemouth's Spanish manager Andoni Iraola greet each other before the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on September 30, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bournemouth injury updates ahead of Arsenal game

AFC Bournemouth could be in a rare position of having zero injury problems when they host Arsenal this weekend.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal looks on as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Takehiro Tomiyasu injured again: time for Arsenal to move on?

Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury woes continue as Arsenal face tough decisions regarding his future. Is it time for Arsenal to move on and find a more consistent defensive option?
MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 09: Freya Godfrey of Arsenal inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Women's Champions League match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at FC Bayern Campus on October 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Arsenal youngster nominated for Golden Girl

Arsenal's Freya Godfrey has been named a finalist for the Golden Girl 2024 award, recognising Europe's best player under 21. Winner to be announced 4 December 2024.
GRAZ, AUSTRIA: Mika Biereth of SK Sturm Graz runs with the ball under pressure from Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge KV during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between SK Sturm Graz and Club Brugge KV at Worthersee Stadion on October 02, 2024. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

8-goal former Gunner admits Arsenal return would be “fantastic”

Mika Biereth says a future transfer back to Arsenal would be fantastic, after his strong start to the season with Sturm Graz.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal takes throw-in during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal summer signing explains his January visit to the Emirates

It's been widely reported that Riccardo Calafiori came to watch Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium months before his transfer, and the player has now explained why.

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.
MURCIA, SPAIN: Lamine Yamal of Spain acknowledges the fans during the warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Denmark at Nueva Condomina on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)

Arsenal 29yo sings praises of Barcelona youngster

Arsenal's David Raya has praised Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, but called on everyone to let the player enjoy his football.
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.
CORDOBA, SPAIN: Mikel Merino of Spain walks into the pitch during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Serbia at Estadio Nuevo Arcangel on October 15, 2024. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal international hits post in 1st start of the season

Mikel Merino made his first competitive start of the season with Spain on Tuesday, perhaps setting him up for another with Arsenal this weekend.
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores a penalty kick during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on July 27, 2024. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal international now a doubt to face Bournemouth after injury

Gabriel Martinelli could still miss Arsenal's match against Bournemouth on Saturday but the club aren't concerned that his injury is serious.
ROME, ITALY: Leandro Trossard of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

October results for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

With the October international break now at an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 11 internationals got on.
Referee Robert Jones shows a yellow card to Brentford's Nathan Collins (unseen) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool-fan VAR & Merseyside ref: Arsenal learn Bournemouth match officials

The Premier League have confirmed their match officials for Arsenal's fixture against Bournemouth this weekend.
Reece James in training with Chelsea (Photo via Chelsea FC)

Chelsea captain returns from injury ahead of Arsenal clash

Reece James is back in training with Chelsea after a hamstring injury, raising hopes that he could be available to face Arsenal next month.
MUNICH, GERMANY: Thomas Tuchel, head coach of FC Bayern München reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

England set to appoint former Chelsea boss as new manager

Pep Guardiola was sounded out about becoming England's next manager, but Thomas Tuchel is now set to take the job instead.
Arsenal loanee Jack Henry-Francis with the Player of the Match award after a game with Sligo Rovers (Photo via League of Ireland on Twitter)

Arsenal loanee wins Player of the Match after excellent all-round display

Arsenal loanee Jack Henry-Francis had one of his best loan performances so far on Monday, winning Player of the Match for Sligo Rovers.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Summer signing explains what makes Arsenal different

Riccardo Calafiori has talked up his experience at Arsenal so far, amid news that he appears to have come through the international break unscathed.
France's William Saliba eyes the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal duo slip up in Belgium-France clash

In an eventful match between France and Belgium, Arsenal's William Saliba conceded a penalty and Leandro Trossard wore the captain's armband, but Saliba ended up on the winning side.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal looks on as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal 25yo facing another month out through injury

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu could be facing another month on the sidelines through injury, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Cesc Fabregas takes part in Enterprise Rent-A-Player at Westway Sports Centre on April 22, 2024 in London, England. Enterprise Rent-A-Player, a competition offering five-a-side football teams across Europe the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a European legend join their squad for one night only. The star-studded Enterprise 'Rent-A-Player' line-up is formed of legends Cesc Fabregas, Radamel Falcao and Fabien Barthez. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for Enterprise Rent-A-Car Rent-A-Player UEFA Europa League Campaign)

Cesc Fabregas rubbishes Palmer-Saka comparison quote

Cesc Fabregas has exposed a fake quote comparing Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer, calling on England fans to support both players.
SEVILLE, SPAIN: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Sevilla FC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Ivan Martin of Girona FC during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and Girona FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 01, 2024. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee reflects on Mikel Arteta & “difficult moments” with Gunners

Albert Sambi Lokonga has talked up Mikel Arteta's managerial methods, whilst admitting he also faced some of the most difficult moments in his career at Arsenal.
England's forward #07 Jack Grealish (L) and midfielder #04 Declan Rice celebrate their win at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Declan Rice praises Manchester City star

Arsenal's Declan Rice has praised England teammate and club rival Jack Grealish after the Manchester City midfielder's goal on Sunday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Haaland shows lack of humility with Norway after ‘stay humble’ jibe

Erling Haaland is being slammed in the Norwegian press for a lack of humility after failing to fulfil his duties as captain in Martin Odegaard's absence.
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)

Positive injury update on Arsenal’s Saka ahead of Bournemouth clash

Bukayo Saka and Arsenal are hopeful that he'll be fit to face Bournemouth on Saturday, despite withdrawing from international duty with a hamstring concern.
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Declan Rice of England acknowledges the fans as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between Finland and England at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on October 13, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal midfielder scores for the 2nd international break in a row

Declan Rice scored for the second international break in a row with a late effort for England against Finland on Sunday evening.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil scores the team's fourth penalty in the penalty shoot-out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium on July 06, 2024. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli has scan in latest Arsenal international injury concern

Gabriel Martinelli is a doubt to face Peru with Brazil after undergoing a scan on a potential injury, according to reports.