ARSENAL NEWS

Jorginho - Makes Arsenal debut Jorginho subbed into Saturday's match against Everton in the 59th minute and took a shot and won one of one tackles in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Jorginho made his first appearance for Arsenal on Saturday after his deadline day transfer from Chelsea. He's likely to continue mostly as the backup option behind Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in defensive midfield.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Trossard - Takes two shots off bench Trossard subbed into Saturday's match against Everton in the 59th minute and he took two shots (one on target) and won two of two tackles in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Trossard was active off the bench in his second Premier League appearance for his new club on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to salvage a result against Everton.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edward Nketiah - Takes two shots against Everton Nketiah took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Everton. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Nketiah wasn't able to find a break through on Saturday as his side lost just its second game of the season. But Nketiah has still been lights out since the World Cup break, taking multiple shots in all six of his Premier League appearances with four goals in that span.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Odegaard - Creates two chances in loss Odegaard took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Everton. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Odegaard and Arsenal weren't able to break through into Jordan Pickford's goal on Saturday and Everton inflicted just their second defeat of the Premier League campaign.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bukayo Saka - Takes four shots against Everton Saka took four shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Everton. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the...

Impact Saka was very dangerous once again from the right wing on Saturday, but he wasn't able to find the net against Everton and Arsenal lost its first league game since early September. But Saka has tallied three goals and one assist in six matches since the World Cup break, averaging 2.3 shots (one on target) and three chances created per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ramsdale - Concedes goal to Everton Ramsdale made three saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Everton.

Impact Ramsdale was beaten by a James Tarkowski header off a corner kick on Saturday, ending a 13-game unbeaten run in the Premier League that dated back to early September. He will hope to bounce back from this result next weekend against Brentford, which have scored 32 goals in 20 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emile Smith-Rowe - Out against Everton Smith Rowe (thigh) is unavailable for Saturday's game versus Everton.

Impact Smith Rowe stays on the mend after missing an FA game last week. He has featured in just five Premier League matches so far due to multiple injuries.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Starting versus Everton Partey (ribs) is in the XI to face Everton Saturday.

Impact Partey picked up a ribs injury in the most recent cup fixture, but he has managed to shake it off and will continue starting in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Everton hosts Arsenal, Newcastle welcomes West Ham

Everton and new manager Sean Dyche host English Premier League leader Arsenal in the first of seven league games

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dyche relished infuriating Arsenal at Burnley. Everton desperately need more of the same The Everton boss has regularly clashed with Arsenal over their different styles, but that siege mentality can serve his new club well

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Arsenal's Thomas Partey an injury doubt ahead of Everton trip Thomas Partey remains an injury doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Everton on Saturday according to Mikel Arteta. Partey, 29, appear...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli signs contract extension

Premier League leader Arsenal says forward Gabriel Martinelli has signed a “long-term” contract extension

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas Partey - In doubt against Everton Partey (ribs) is a doubt ahead of Saturday's clash with Everton. Manager Mikel Arteta told reporters, "Let's see - that one is still a doubt. Let's see today how he comes in and if...

Impact Partey has recorded eight shots in his last five contests, none of which have been on target. In addition, the midfielder registered 13 tackles (eight won), seven clearances and five interceptions in those outings and should continue to produce plenty of defensive stats moving forward.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Martinelli - Extends Arsenal contract Martinelli has extended his contract at Arsenal, keeping him at the club until 2027.

Impact Martinelli has taken up a starting role the last two seasons and that's led to a new contract for him. While he's rarely benched, there are questions about his role with Leandro Trossard now in the squad. For now, Martinelli is the guy on the left wing, but more depth means more rotation for Arsenal.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp-shooter Balogun catching the eye at Reims this season

Kylian Mbappé’s twice-missed penalty for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night didn’t change the result of that game

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Football Black List: Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling lead Premier League names on shortlist The Football Black List for 2022 has been released; the list highlights the most influential black figures in English football; Bukayo Saka,...

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SKY.COM

Reiss Nelson - Back to training Nelson returns to the training grounds after sitting out since Dec 26 with a hamstring injury, Arsenal announced.

Impact Nelson is back to training and making good progress from his hamstring injury suffered last month. His return to the lineup is still unknown, but this good news for the team to anticipate the return of another attacking piece.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT-eligible striker Folarin Balogun leads Ligue 1 in scoring

Folarin Balogun scored a hat trick in Reims' 4-2 win over Lorient on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Messi scores as PSG moves 5 points clear but Mbappe injured

World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored and Kylian Mbappé missed a twice-taken penalty before getting injured as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier to move five points clear a...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marc Skinner praises Alessia Russo's attitude following rejected Arsenal bids Everything Marc Skinner said about Alessia Russo and her Man Utd future following Arsenal transfer saga.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arsenal did not get their dream window but Arteta has bolstered squad for run in Arsenal missed out on key targets Mudryk and Caicdeo but with the window shut, they have not left a gigantic hole in the squad unfilled

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Reason Arsenal Signed Granit Xhaka Over N'Golo Kante in 2016 The reason Arsenal signed Granit Xhaka over N’Golo Kanté in 2016.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Why Man Utd had to keep Alessia Russo despite world record Arsenal bids Understanding the reasons why Man Utd rejected world record Arsenal offers for Alessia Russo.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jorginho and Trossard weren't first choices but Arsenal need them for title bid Arsenal did not get first-choice targets in the January transfer window - but Jorginho, Trossard and Kiwior could be key in title chase

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Caicedo is still a Brighton player. He was never leaving - Arsenal just didn't listen Arsenal tried playing poker with Brighton owner, and world-class poker player, Tony Bloom over Caicedo. That was never going to pay off

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM