NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
ARSENAL 6-4-2 · 4TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-4-2 · 4TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Sporting CP (A) · Tue 8:00PM
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Arsenal promote Edu Gaspar to sporting director Arsenal have announced that Edu Gaspar has been promoted to the role of sporting director.
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 QatarNOVEMBER 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 LeagueNOVEMBER 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 injuryNOVEMBER 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 WolverhamptonNOVEMBER 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 seasonNOVEMBER 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
Gabriel Martinelli - Five crosses in win Martinelli took one shot (one on target), sent in five crosses (zero accurate), made one interception and added one corner during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton.
Impact Martinelli had a rather nice outing despite failing to find the score sheet for a second straight contest. He enters World Cup competition for Brazil having logged five goals and two assists across 14 league starts this EPL season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fabio Vieira - Assists in win Vieira logged one assist on one chance created, sent in two crosses (zero accurate) and took two shots (zero on target) during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton.
Impact Vieira replaced Granit Xhaka (illness) during the 16th minute and certainly made the most of the opportunity. He located an unmarked Martin Odegaard during the 55th to help open the scoring in this contest. Regardless, he'll likely head back to the bench after the World Cup break.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Odegaard - Notches brace in win Odegaard scored two goals on three shots (three on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate) and attempted two tackles while contributing to the clean sheet victory in Saturda...
Impact Odegaard found the back of the net during the 55th and 75th minutes for the only two goals of this match. The first goal was assisted by Fabio Vieira and the second goal went unassisted. On the league season, the dynamic Norwegian midfielder is up to six goals to go with two assists across 13 appearances (all starts).
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sargent beats Steffen, heads to World Cup after 9th goal
World Cup-bound Josh Sargent has scored his ninth goal of the seasonNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ivan Toney stuns Man City and sends message to England
Ivan Toney has issued the perfect response to being omitted from England’s World Cup squad by scoring both goals in Brentford’s shock 2-1 Premier League win against Manchester CityNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Granit Xhaka - Leaves with illness Xhaka left Saturday's matchup with Wolves during the 16th minute with an apparent illness.
Impact Xhaka was clearly unwell to the point he could not continue in this one and was replaced by Fabio Vieira. More information should be available after the match, but hopefully it's something he's able to recover from quickly.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Arteta calls on referees to protect Arsenal star Mikel Arteta has called on officials to be more wary of the harsh treatment Bukayo Saka is receiving from opposition players ahead of the FI...
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Australia beats Sweden 4-0 in women's soccer friendly
Arsenal forward Caitlin Foord has scored two goals to lead Australia to a 4-0 win over Sweden in an international women’s soccer friendlyNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arteta says Saka can improve tactically to cope with fouls Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that Bukayo Saka can improve from a “tactical perspective” to better cope with being on the receiving...
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Arsenal's EPL title charge was made in Manchester
If Arsenal wins the English Premier League, it will be with the help of Manchester CityNOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
