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Matt Turner - Concedes penalty against Wales Turner made two saves but conceded a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Wales.

Impact Turner made a good save on a point blank header from Ben Davies on Monday, but he was eventually beaten by a Gareth Bale penalty as his side settled for a draw with Wales. Next up on Friday he will face England, which scored six goals against Iran in their opening match.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Fit for opener Tomiyasu (undisclosed) told reporters he is fully fit for Thursday's World Cup opener. "I am ready to play...I was injured three weeks ago, but I feel fine now and I am ready."

Impact Tomiyasu has been struggling with an undisclosed issue and missed a Friendly against Canada, but is fit for the World Cup opener. The defender will likely play in central defense against the favored Germans, in what should be a tough match for Japan. Tomiyasu missed the final two matches before the World Cup with a muscular issue.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bukayo Saka - Nets brace Saka scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 6-2 win against Iran.

Impact Saka was a surprise inclusion in the starting XI ahead of Phil Foden, but showed some exceptional ability for the brace. The forward has been excellent domestically with Arsenal and has played his way into the England starting XI. Saka and England couldn't have asked for a better start to the World Cup offensively.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Odegaard - Picks up knock in friendly Odegaard suffered a suspected ankle injury late into Sunday's friendly against Finland, according to reporter Connor Humm.

Impact The injury was enough to take Odegaard's attention from postgame obligations and he was reportedly limping to the team bus as well. He still has until late-December before his next club match so even if he does miss a week or two it's unlikely to impact his season for the moment. With six goals and two assists in 13 Premier League starts, Odegaard has been a big reason why the Gunners sat top of the table going into the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal star reveals positive injury return date Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe has issued a positive injury update following rehab for groin surgery.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Man Utd can't afford to gift Arsenal anything in crunch WSL battle Opinion: Man Utd must learn from mistakes against Chelsea to get a result against Arsenal in big WSL test.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ramsdale hoping team makes up for World Cup beer ban

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is hoping his team can lift the spirits of soccer fans after beer sales were banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Ramsdale hails Bukayo Saka's strength of character England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has hailed his club and international team-mate Bukayo Saka’s strength of character ahead of both players’...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saka ready to thrive at World Cup after racist attacks

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka has put the racist abuse he experienced at last year’s European Championship behind him

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal promote Edu Gaspar to sporting director Arsenal have announced that Edu Gaspar has been promoted to the role of sporting director.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Arsenal promote Edu Gaspar to sporting director Arsenal have announced that Edu Gaspar has been promoted to the role of sporting director.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

France faces weight of history in bid to retain World Cup

France has the weight of World Cup history to contend with at this year's tournament in Qatar

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granit Xhaka - Plays in friendly Xhaka (illness) started and completed Thursday's 2-0 friendly loss to Ghana.

Impact Xhaka and some of his teammates struggled from a stomach bug so playing in the prep friendly for the World Cup is unsurprising. With four goals and three assists in 19 league and UEL appearances for Arsenal, Xhaka is in some of his best offensive form in a long time.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Turner - Training without issue Turner told reporters Wednesday that he's well past a groin issue suffered just ahead of the Oct. 27 loss to PSV, according to The Athletic. "100 percent, no limitations, smashing...

Impact Turner himself admitted he wasn't far from actually tearing a muscle so he was fortunate to take a break and return to the bench for the final week of league matches. Going into Monday's opening match against Iran, Turner is expected to be the starter for the USMNT.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Won't play in friendly Tomiyasu (undisclosed) won't be available for Wednesday's friendly against Canada, according to manager Hajime Moriyasu via Nikkan Sports.

Impact Tomiyasu missed the last week of games for his club due to a minor injury and evidently won't be risked while the Japanese team prepares for the World Cup. With just one game played for his country in the last year, Tomiyasu may not be in line to start despite strong play when fit. He has also exclusively been used as a center-back in back three when featuring for his national team so look for his name to appear in a different spot than it might at club level. His first game of the World Cup will be Nov. 23 against Germany.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emile Smith-Rowe - Going on Dubai training trip Smith Rowe will join his teammates for a winter trip to Dubai and is expected to return to training by the end, according to Simon Collings of the Evening Standard.

Impact Smith Rowe is hoping to be match fit by the end of January, which puts a better date on when he might return after undergoing groin surgery in September. With the Gunners top of the table, Smith Rowe may not play a tremendous amount but certainly has the talent to earn a few appearances when rotation is required in 2023.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How things stand in Europe's top leagues before World Cup

Arsenal looks like the real deal after building a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ghana without its top 2 goalkeepers for World Cup

Ghana has had to leave its top two goalkeepers out of its World Cup squad because of injury

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikel Arteta provides Granit Xhaka update after early substitution vs Wolves Mikel Arteta has explained why Granit Xhaka was forced off after 15 minutes against Wolves on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Arsenal beats Wolves 2-0, leads Premier League by 5 points

Arsenal will head into the World Cup break with a five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League after Martin Odegaard’s double clinched a 2-0 win at Wolverhampton

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal takes 5-point lead over City into World Cup break

The Premier League is getting ready to pause for the World Cup and some unlikely storylines are in place for the second half of the season

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal find breakthrough against Wolves | Premier League

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Granit Xhaka forced off prematurely in Arsenal-Wolves clash Granit Xhaka was substituted after just 15 minutes in Arsenal’s clash against Wolves.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bukayo Saka - Five crosses in victory Saka delivered three corners and sent in five crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton.

Impact Saka didn't find the score sheet in this one, but his five crosses were a team-high. In any event, he enters the World Cup in strong form with four goals and six assists in 14 league starts and figures to be a key attacker for the Three Lions in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ramsdale - Blanks Wolves for seventh CS Ramsdale made two saves (zero goals conceded) while keeping the sheet clean during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton.

Impact Ramsdale did well to parry away the only two chances that came in his direction en route to maintaining his seventh clean sheet in 14 EPL starts this season. With the victory, Arsenal enter the World Cup break at the top of the league table.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE