Here’s my projected starting XI for the Gunners today v Chelsea…
Leno
Bellerin, Holding, Luiz, Maitland-Niles
Ozil, Torreira, Xhaka
Martinelli, Lacazette, Pepe
Projected final score: Chelsea 1 – Arsenal 2
FYI…The Gunners have not won at Stamford Bridge since October, 2011.
COYG!
Arsenal Women will host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in a WSL clash on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta reports Ben White could be ready and available to play on Saturday at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Football London is reporting Arsenal is keen on a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
Football Insider reports the Gunners will have no interest in selling Martin Zubimendi in January.
| TOP 6 |
GP |
PTS |
GD |
| West Ham United |
7 |
14 |
+11 |
| Swansea City |
7 |
14 |
+6 |
| Middlesbrough |
7 |
14 |
+4 |
| West Brom Albion |
7 |
14 |
+3 |
| QPR |
7 |
12 |
+3 |
| Charlton Athletic |
7 |
12 |
-1 |
Odegaard – 4
Havertz – 3
Saka – 3
Dowman – 2
Calafiori – 1
Guimaraes – 1
Madueke – 1
Merino – 1
Mikel Arteta on signing a new contract, “We are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we will get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. We have the same ambition and the same will. Whenever we have the time, we will get that sorted.”
Darren England will be the head referee for Brighton and Hove Albion v Arsenal. Tim Wood will be the VAR.
Oct 10 – Leeds United (H)
Oct 13 – Lille (H)
Oct 18 – Nottingham Forest (A)
Oct 21 – Bayern Munich (A)
Oct 24 – Everton (H)
Piero Hincapie – Unknown
Ben White – Groin
William Saliba – Back
Cristhian Mosquera – Thigh
Daphne van Domselear – Knee
Michelle Agyemang – Knee
Katie Reid – Knee
