Ok, the following are my ramblings recorded in real time during the Chelsea v Arsenal game on NBCSN… Here we go… 2:15 pm – The starting XI is announced. Leno, Bellerin, Mustafi, Luiz, Saka, Torreira, Xhaka, Pepe, Ozil, Martinelli, Lacazette My biggest surprise is both Bellerin and Saka are starting…
Arsenal players who will be competing in the World Cup’s Round of 32 include: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, Piero Hincapie, Viktor Gyokeres, Leandro Trossard, David Raya, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi.
Mauricio Pochettino has been offered a four-year contract extension to stay on as manager of the United States National Team.
Borussia Dortmund has been added to the Arsenal 2026/2027 pre-season schedule with the game to be played in Emirates Stadium on August 9th. This will be the 2026 Emirates Cup match.
Aug 1 – Girona (A)
Aug 5 – Real Betis (Dublin)
Aug 9 – Borussia Dortmund (H)
Aug 16 – Manchester City (Cardiff)
Aug 21 – Coventry City (H)
Ben White – Knee
Jurrien Timber – Groin
