Tag: RC Lens vs Arsenal

Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players told to step up in Saka’s absence

Thierry Henry urges Arsenal players Eddie Nketiah, Trossard and Kai Havertz to step up in the likely absence of Bukayo Saka for the upcoming match against Manchester City.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka injury update after Lens substitution

Concerns arise over Bukayo Saka's fitness following his early substitution during Arsenal's defeat against RC Lens. What could this mean for Arsenal's upcoming matches and how will it impact squad depth and tactics?
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

What they said: Managers and players react to Arsenal’s defeat at Lens

Key figures weigh in on Arsenal's disappointing 2-1 defeat to RC Lens in the Champions League. Arteta, Haise, Saliba, Nasri, Danso and Odegaard share their post-match thoughts.
(Top L-R) Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal's Brazilian striker #09 Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz, Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba, Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya, (bottom L-R) Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard, Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice, Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard and Arsenal's Ukrainian defender #35 Oleksandr Zinchenko pose before the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Pundits single out Arsenal star for criticism after Lens defeat

Arsenal suffer a 2-1 loss against Lens in a Champions League match, sparking pointed critiques from Michael Owen and Martin Keown on Oleksandr Zinchenko's performance.
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Lens fans during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans attacked in Lens

Arsenal fans attacked in Lens ahead of Champions League game as UK police launch an investigation. The incident leaves one fan requiring medical attention.
Lens' French forward #09 Elye Wahi (R) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu during the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

“It has to be a goal” Arsenal star rues “lucky” save

Arsenal faced a setback in their Champions League ambitions after a 2-1 defeat to RC Lens. Key player Bukayo Saka exits the match with an apparent hamstring issue.
Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (L) and Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrate after during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 21, 2023. Arsenal won the game 0-1. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba not concerned about Arsenal’s Champions League travel troubles

Arsenal face travel disruptions ahead of their Champions League clash with Lens. William Saliba and Mikel Arteta discuss preparations, while Franck Haise acknowledges the challenge.
English former football player Joe Cole shows the paper slip of Arsenal FC during the draw for the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League football tournament at The Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco, on August 31, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Lens to wear special ‘collector’s jersey’ for Champions League clash with Arsenal

Lens prepare for their Champions League match against Arsenal by unveiling a special 'collector's jersey'. The fixture promises to be a significant clash.
Then Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta speaks during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Arsenal FC at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on September 15, 2015. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare for ‘huge battle’ against Lens in Champions League encounter

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks about taking on Lens in France, with key players like Thomas Partey and Bukayo Saka rejoining the squad.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after an injury during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury boost as players return to training

Arsenal have received some good news on the injury front, with almost all of the squad now back in training after last week's mini-crisis.