Arsenal News Archives: 09/2022

Mikel Arteta has admitted he’s surprised by comments by Bernd Leno about squad politics, following the German international’s departure to Fulham.

Lino Sousa has travelled to Arsenal’s Europa League game against FC Zurich despite seemingly being ineligible to feature in the squad.

Khayon Edwards has been out of action for the Arsenal u21s with a hamstring injury, and he’s hoping to rejoin the side in the next couple of weeks.

Emile Smith Rowe reportedly missed training with Arsenal on Wednesday, after suggestions of an injury in the warm-down at Old Trafford.

Cedric Soares is likely to miss out on Arsenal’s trip to face FC Zurich on Thursday after picking up a minor knock, according to a report.

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scored again for the Arsenal u21s on Tuesday night, but a late equaliser denied them three points against Feyenoord.

Thomas Tuchel’s sacking by Chelsea has left Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in an uncertain position once again, just days after signing for the club.

Bernd Leno believes his relegation to backup goalkeeper at Arsenal wasn’t about his level of performance, and that’s why he had to leave.

Folarin Balogun has praised Alexandre Lacazette for his influence on the Arsenal youngster in training and in making his loan move to Ligue 1 this season.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles says he wasn’t guaranteed a starting role when he chose to join Southampton on loan, but he’s ready for a fight.

Marquinhos and Matt Smith have been named in Arsenal’s Europa League squad, but the Gunners have left out other youngsters they had room to include.

Pablo Mari returned from injury and returned to the pitch for AC Monza on Monday, but their dreadful start to the Serie A season continued.

Matthew and Paul reflect on yet another defeat at Old Trafford, with lots of familiar aspects but with some encouraging differences.

The Arsenal u21s kept their position at the top of the Premier League 2 table and continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable weekend win over Blackburn Rovers.

Folarin Balogun continued his red-hot start to life on loan with Stade de Reims on Sunday, scoring yet another goal for the side.

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited will co-operate with a Premier League review of their usage of VAR, following controversial decisions over the weekend.

Arsenal’s afternoon might have unfolded differently if Greater Manchester’s Lee Mason on VAR hadn’t told Salford’s Paul Tierney to have a look at Christian Eriksen falling over and even Martin Odegaard has no clue why it was called back.

As if Arsenal’s afternoon was bad enough, losing 3-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford despite being the better team for most of the game, they also look like they might have lost Emile Smith Rowe ahead of the Europa League starting this week.

The summer transfer window is now closed, so what deals did Arsenal complete?

On Wednesday, as most outlets focussed on Bukayo Saka saying he was confident he would agree a new deal with Arsenal, the Telegraph ran an interesting piece showing how the Arsenal youngster is treading a very dangerous burnout line.