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Giroud faces late fitness test ahead of Hull

Olivier Giroud faces a late fitness test ahead of Arsenal's trip to Hull after picking up a knock to his big toe.

Video: OTD 20 years ago – Arsene Wenger was confirmed Arsenal manager

On this day 20 years ago, Arsene Wenger was confirmed as Arsenal manager after a year-long stint at Nagoya Grampus Eight.

Wenger could stick with Coq/zorla partnership, Gooners facepalm

Arsenal fans are beginning to fret at the news that Arsene Wenger could stick with Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla in midfield against Hull on Saturday.

Wenger prefers Xhaka as box-to-box midfielder

Arsene Wenger admits that he prefers Granit Xhaka as a box-to-box midfielder.
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Team news: Ramsey still out, Walcott could return, Gabriel back in training

Arsene Wenger has given the latest team news ahead of Arsenal's trip to Hull.

Ramsey set to miss Hull trip – report

According to the Evening Standard, Aaron Ramsey is set to miss the Hull trip as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury.

Sam Clucas: It won’t get tougher than this

Hull midfielder, Sam Clucas, has admitted that the Tigers' next few games will be their toughest.
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Mike Phelan: Hull won’t disappoint against Arsenal

Hull's caretaker manager, Mike Phelen, seems pretty confident going into the Tigers' clash with Arsenal on Saturday.

Loan watch: Szczesny’s an unused sub as Roma draw 1-1 with Plzen

Wojciech Szczesny was an unused substitute for Roma's 1-1 draw with Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Giroud: When I’m angry it’s not easy for my family

Olivier Giroud has admitted that when he's angry after he's lost a game, it's not easy for his family to deal with.

Coq: Wilshere’s a big miss

Francis Coquelin believes that not having Jack Wilshere at Arsenal this season while he's on loan at Bournemouth will be a big miss.
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Eddie Howe tentative with Wilshere’s fitness

Bournemouth boss, Eddie Howe, has revealed that although he wants to get Jack Wilshere playing full matches as soon as possible, there's a delicate balance and he doesn't want to rush him.
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Thursday Arsenal recap – Secret striker, scouts are out, Granit Xhaka’s pride + more

Did you know Shkodran Mustafi used to be a striker, that Arsenal were supposed to sign Adrien Rabiot or that you can't appeal yellow cards? Then read on.

Granit Xhaka anxious not to repeat Gladbach mistakes

Granit Xhaka revealed to Arsenal Magazine that at Borussia Mönchengladbach, he put too much pressure on himself and he doesn't want to repeat that now.

Mustafi: I’ve never supported a team – I just live for football

Shkodran Mustafi revealed during his 'Twitter takeover' that he never supported one specific football team growing up.

Xhaka: I’m so proud to play for Arsenal

During Granit Xhaka's 'Twitter takeover' the midfielder revealed just how proud he is to play for a club like Arsenal.
from Arsenal's opposition

Monaco boss learns from Arsenal victory to seal Tottenham win

Monaco beat Spurs 2-1 on Wednesday night and, according to boss, Leonardo Jardim, this was aided by the Ligue 1 club's 3-1 victory over Arsenal in February 2015.
from Arsenal's opposition

Adrien Rabiot: PSG deserved to win, it was our best game

PSG midfielder, Adrien Rabiot, believes that the Ligue 1 club should have beaten Arsenal on Tuesday, as they were the better team and it was their best performance.
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adrien Rabiot (3rdR) vies with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (2ndR), next to Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Maxwell (R), and Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Blaise Matuidi (L) during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Paris-Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC, on September 13, 2016 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

Mustafi reveals former career as striker

Shkodran Mustafi has revealed that he used to be a striker when he was a teenager.

Lucas: My dream was to play in Premier League

Lucas Perez recently spoke to the Arsenal website about his time in the Ukraine and how it made him realise that he'd like to play in the Premier League (or La Liga) one day.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap – PSG draw, Giroud red card, double injury boost + more

Wednesday was all about the reaction to Arsenal's 1-1 draw away to PSG.

Loan watch: Campbell makes brief appearance as Sporting lose to Madrid

Joel Campbell's loan club, Sporting, lost against Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League.

Rio Ferdinand: Ospina was Arsenal’s hero

Rio Ferdinand hailed David Ospina as Arsenal's hero on Tuesday night after keeping the Gunners in their tie with PSG.
Shkodran Mustafi

Mustafi: It’s difficult being a defender in modern football

Shkodran Mustafi spoke after Arsenal's 1-1 draw against PSG on Tuesday night and described why it's so difficult for defenders to play against Alexis.
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Arsenal remain 4th in Premier League Injury League

Arsenal are still fourth in the Premier League Injury League table after they managed not to pick up any further injuries at the weekend against Southampton.

Iwobi: I’m not fazed by opponents

Alex Iwobi insists that although he's taking his run in the Arsenal senior team as it comes, he's not fazed by the opponents he's having to face along the way.

Keown: Can Spurs play their style of football at Wembley?

Martin Keown has compared Spurs' upcoming Champions League games at Wembley to Arsenal's spell back in 1998-2000.

Walcott and Rambo may return for Hull clash – report

According to Ben Dinnery, both Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey could return to action for Arsenal's clash against Hull on Saturday.

Arsenal finally announce Eddie Nketiah contract

Just over a week ago we reported that Eddie Nketiah had signed his first professional contract with Arsenal and now the club have officially announced it.

Remi Garde rates Koscielny over Thiago Silva

Remi Garde revealed recently to L'Equipe that, at the moment, he rates Laurent Koscielny over PSG's brazilian 'monster', Thiago Silva.

Granit Xhaka praises ‘passionate’ draw against PSG

Granit Xhaka has praised Arsenal's passionate draw against PSG on Tuesday night.

David Ospina hails great team performance v PSG

David Ospina was Arsenal's best player during their 1-1 draw against PSG but after the match he took time to hail the entire team's performance rather than his own.

Giroud on sending off: Marquinhos pushed me into Verratti!

Olivier Giroud has revealed his frustration following his controversial second yellow against PSG.

Koscielny: We need to be strong from the first minute

Laurent Koscielny spoke to BT Sport following Arsenal's 1-1 draw against PSG on Tuesday night and urged his teammates to stop 'sleeping' in the opening minutes of every match.

Wenger: Why it’s important to give Ospina game time

Arsene Wenger hailed David Ospina's performance against PSG on Tuesday night and highlighted the importance of giving the goalkeeper game time in order to keep him at the club.

Wenger: Giroud’s first yellow wasn’t deserved

Arsene Wenger doesn't believe that Olivier Giroud's first yellow against PSG on Tuesday night was even warranted, let alone his second.

‘Mild knee’ injury keeps Walcott out of PSG game

Arsenal have confirmed that Theo Walcott has not been dropped but rather has suffered a 'mild knee injury.'

“One day I might reach his level” says Arsenal centreback of PSG man

Gabriel has been speaking to Arsenal.com ahead of the Champions League game on Tuesday night and has revealed that Thiago Silva is a ‘big inspiration’ for him.
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Nwakali makes MVV Maastricht debut in #10 shirt

Arsenal’s Kelechi Nwakali made his debut for MVV Maastricht on Monday night wearing the number 10 shirt as he begins his season on loan with the Dutch side.

Wenger confirms Koscielny fit to face PSG

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Laurent Koscielny is fit to face PSG after his facial injury turned out not to be as bad as feared.