This week, Matthew and Anita ponder the conclusions that can be taken from Arsenal’s pre-season, rank transfer priorities and remember a time when we had more than one creative player on the pitch.
Celebrate 300 episodes as we look back at the contrasting fortunes of the men’s and women’s teams against Chelsea, what we can learn from both and where £50m man Ben White fits in.
Albert Sambi Lokonga continued to impress in pre-season, coming on against Chelsea on Sunday in a game Andre Marriner made sure the Gunners lost, and afterwards, he spoke to Arsenal media.
Thomas Partey is set for a scan on the ankle injury that forced him off in what was meant to be a friendly against Chelsea.
Granit Xhaka, Joe Willock, and Ben White have all joined Arsenal’s training sessions over the last few days ahead of the clash with Chelsea.
Arsenal will finally be back in front of their fans on Sunday, so let’s take a look at our predicted starting lineup for the Chelsea clash.
Arsenal could get a little boost when they play Chelsea on Boxing Day with Ben Chilwell possibly ruled out through injury.