Arsenal News Archives: 12/2022

Mikel Arteta had good and bad news in his squad update ahead of Arsenal’s first Premier League game back against West Ham United.

In light of recent calls to play Gabriel Martinelli centrally in Gabriel Jesus’ absence, Mikel Arteta has explained his thinking on that possibility.

Emile Smith Rowe is unlikely to be fit in time for Arsenal to face West Ham United on Boxing Day, as the club remain cautious with him.

Michael Appleton has praised Charlie Patino for rising to the challenges put to him on loan, and he says both Arsenal and Blackpool are happy with the loanee’s progress.

Arsenal played their final friendly of the World Cup break against Luton Town on Wednesday, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli returning to the pitch.

Beth Mead was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year at the same time her teammates were putting nine past FC Zurich in the Champions League.

PSV centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, on loan from Everton, believes Bukayo Saka is the best player he’s ever faced on the pitch.

Michael Oliver will referee Arsenal’s first game back against West Ham United, with the Premier League confirming the officials for the next three Gunners games.

WhoScored have named Bukayo Saka as their u23 Player of the World Cup, as well as including him in their u23 Team of the Tournament.

William Saliba travelled with the France squad to receive a welcome from the fans in Paris, following their World Cup finish as runners-up.

Arsenal kicked off their FA Youth Cup campaign with a big win over Millwall on Monday, with many seemingly boosted by their first-team involvement.

Bukayo Saka has made it into L’Equipe’s Team of the World Cup, the only non-semi-finalist to feature in the side.

The Arsenal u21s won their Premier League Cup group on Sunday, with Ben Cottrell scoring on his return to the team after injury.

Vivianne Miedema will undergo surgery on her ruptured ACL in January and expects to miss the World Cup in the summer before returning ‘early next season’.

Danny Murphy thinks it’s disrespectful to suggest Arsenal will crumble during Gabriel Jesus’ absence through injury.

Mikel Arteta has given an update on all of the Arsenal players still to return to the pitch following injuries or World Cup absences.

Amario Cozier-Duberry made a positive impression on the Arsenal fans despite a friendly defeat to Juventus on Saturday night.

FIFA have announced plans for a new Club World Cup to kick off in 2025, featuring 32 teams from around the world.

Arsene Wenger admits he’s very happy for former Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who will play in the World Cup final this weekend.

Reiss Nelson was forced off with what appeared to be a muscle injury during Saturday’s friendly against Juventus, with Mikel Arteta hinting it could be bad news.