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The Champions League returns to Emirates Stadium on Tuesday!

French giants PSG come to Emirates Stadium on Tuesday for Arsenal’s second match in the league phase of the 2024/2025 Champions League. Manager Luis Enrique guided PSG to a domestic double last season winning both Ligue 1 and the French Cup. Defender and captain Marquinhos and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma lead…

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The Foxes come to north London on Saturday!

The Gunners earned a well-played Carabao Cup match on Wednesday v Bolton Wanderers, but now the club returns to the Premier League on Saturday with a tough game v newly-promoted Leicester City. Mikel Arteta has a long list of injuries to contend with, however, he should have a good group…

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Here comes the Carabao Cup!

My apologies for being somewhat absent over the past week or so, but now I’m back and ready to go. After a disappointing last minute draw at Manchester City on Sunday, the Gunners now switch competitions and join the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s club…

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Arteta will revamp starting XI for Sunday’s NLD

The North London Derby is Sunday and Mikel Arteta has a long list of injuries and the Declan Rice suspension to contend with. For this ultra important match, here is the line-up I think he will put on the pitch at the start of the game… [4-3-3] Sterling, Jesus, Saka…

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The Gunners will rely on depth and versatility in the NLD

Injury concerns are beginning to pile up for the Gunners. With three huge matches on the horizon, Mikel Arteta will have to rely on a revamped line-up in order to battle the likes of Tottenham, Atalanta and Manchester City over the next twelve days. Martin Odegaard’s injured ankle will undergo…

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Gunners draw v Seagulls after Rice sent to dressing room

Arsenal’s effort on Saturday was a mixed bag. The team opened each half looking strong and aggressive, however, Brighton and Hove showed how they could be a factor in the Premier League this season by making it difficult for the Gunners to penetrate a tight defensive effort at the Seagulls…

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Deadline Day is here as the Gunners prepare for the Seagulls and much more

Deadline Day is here and there is a lot going on with the Gunners at the moment, so here is a breakdown of the club’s main headlines… 26-year-old goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has signed with Southampton and will immediately become the Saints #1 man between the posts. Ramsdale made 89 appearances…

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Merino signs with the Gunners

After two match days, the Gunners are undefeated, while today, Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar finally got their man with the signature of 28-year-old Mikel Merino. The midiflielder comes to north London from Real Sociedad, where he served with that club since 2018. Arteta has now strengthened his defense and his…

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Arsenal travels to Villa Park looking to right last season’s wrongs!

Arsenal travels to Villa Park on Saturday for a critical match v Aston Villa. Unai Emery’s team beat the Gunners twice last season with two clean sheets. This season can not be a repeat of those performances v the Villains. With that said, here’s who I predict will be in…

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