Odds and ends for a Friday, including Walcott calling it quits

There’s a lot going on in the world of football right now, so here are a few extra odds and ends to add to your Friday… Arsenal legend Theo Walcott has officially retired from football after a terrific 18 year career. Once Southampton was relegated this past season, the handwriting…

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Jurrien Timber’s latest injury update, and it’s not good news

Arsenal.com has reported… “Further to detailed assessments with consultant specialists since Saturday, we can confirm that Jurrien Timber has sustain an injury to his ACL in his right knee. Jurrien will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be out of action for a period of time. The support…

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David Raya now on board to challenge Aaron Ramsdale

David Raya has officially signed with Arsenal on a one-year loan from Brentford. As part of the deal, the Gunners have the option to make the move permanent. The Barcelona-born, 27-year-old goalkeeper will now challenge Aaron Ramsdale to be the Gunners #1 man between the posts. As anyone will tell you,…

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With Timber injured, does Tierney become more valuable to the Gunners?

It goes without saying that Jurrien Timber will be a huge loss to the Gunners if his knee injury is more serious than we hoped. The young man joined Arsenal just a few short weeks ago and has already become a fan favorite. His ability to play multiple positions has…

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Gunners open Premier League season with 3 points, but Timber goes down injured

If there’s one observation to make about today’s match is the fact Mikel Arteta won’t be afraid to rotate his squad this season for tactical reasons. In a surprise move, Gabriel Magahlaes was delegated to the bench, while William Saliba and Ben White started in central defense, with Jurrien Timber…

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Who starts on Saturday for Mikel Arteta in league opener?

Opening day of the 2023/2024 Premier League season is almost here! Who will Mikel Arteta put in his Starting XI v Nottingham Forest on Saturday? Here’s my predicted line-up! [4-3-3] Martinelli, Havertz, Saka Partey, Odegaard, Rice Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, White Ramsdale Predicted final score: ARSENAL 4 – Nottingham Forest 0…

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Who will win the major silverware in 2023/2024? Gunners will win two!

It’s fun to make predictions, but so very, very difficult to be correct. However, with that said, here is Yankee Gooner’s attempt to predict the final table for the 2023/2024 Premier League, as well as winners of the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Premier League Final Table ARSENAL…

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Here we go, as the season has started with a loud bang and silverware!

Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad have started the 2023/2024 season with a loud bang and silverware! The noise from Arsenal supporters in Wembley Stadium on Sunday could literally be heard across the pond following Leonard Trossard’s last second equalizer, then Fabio Vieira’s penalty kick that sealed the win over…

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Who does Arteta start on Sunday at Wembley?

Today’s Arsenal Headlines: Preseason is over. Gabriel Jesus is injured. Wenger has a statue. The Community Shield is Sunday. With that said, here’s who I predict Mikel Arteta starts v Pep on Sunday… [4-3-3] Martinelli, Nketiah, Saka Partey, Rice, Odegaard Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, White Ramsdale Predicted final score: ARSENAL 3…

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