Arsenal News Archives: 12/2025

Arsenal have effectively confirmed plans to implement safe standing at the Emirates Stadium by February, announcing their intention to utilise the system when Chelsea visit.

Aston Villa will be without Matty Cash for their visit to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday due to suspension, following the defender’s yellow card against Chelsea.

Freddie Ljungberg praises Dan Ballard’s mentality and development after the former Arsenal defender established himself in the Premier League.

Arteta explains Timber’s absence and Calafiori’s late withdrawal as Arsenal cope with further defensive disruption.

Arsenal top the Premier League fair play table after avoiding red cards this season, with Mikel Arteta welcoming the improvement in discipline.

Martin Ødegaard explains how Arsenal players manage fitness, recovery and focus during the festive fixture congestion and why preparation matters most.

Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of Arsenal’s next Premier League test.

William Saliba says Arsenal want to win every competition this season, insisting the squad believe trophies must now follow recent progress.

Brighton expect Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul van Hecke to return, with suspensions ending as Fabian Hürzeler updates his squad ahead of Arsenal.

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William Saliba believes Arsenal teammate Jurrien Timber is the best right-back in the world, and at the very least in the top-two.

Kepa Arrizabalaga says the League Cup semi-finals against his former club Chelsea will be tough matches, but he insists Arsenal will be ready.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed injuries to Gabriel Martinelli and Piero Hincapie, following Arsenal’s penalty-shootout win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday night.

David Moyes believes Declan Rice is probably the best midfielder in the world, arguing Mikel Arteta and the player himself deserve the credit for his continued development.

The Premier League and BBC Teams of the Week both include Arsenal players, following the Gunners’ 1-0 win away to Everton on Saturday.

Reiss Nelson is still yet to make the Brentford squad after injury, but manager Keith Andrews claims he’s finally back in training.

Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira was denied a fourth goal contribution in four games by a marginal offside with Hamburger SV over the weekend.

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes could be facing more than a month out of action with a muscle injury, putting his availability against Arsenal in doubt.

Five Arsenal youth players joined first-team training ahead of Tuesday’s League Cup quarter-final, with all of them options at the back.

Kai Havertz joined Arsenal out on the training pitches on Monday, as he edges closer to his comeback from injury.