JANUARY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Explained: Why Liverpool vs Arsenal was rescheduled and how FA Cup postponements will work Postponements in the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup work differently — here’s how
Chelsea gifted goals by Spurs to gain 2-0 cup semifinal lead
Chelsea was gifted goals by Tottenham to win their League Cup semifinal first leg 2-0JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COVID: Liverpool-Arsenal semifinal off, Messi now negative
Liverpool’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup semifinals has been postponed following a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad that has forced the club to close its training...JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Pepe - Heads out for AFCON Pepe has joined Ivory Coast for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and will miss the next two weeks, at a minimum.
Impact Pepe has played just 19 minutes since October, so his absence doesn't change anything for Arsenal. If anything, he'll get more time with ivory Coast in the next two weeks than he's had for Arsenal in the last two months.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Elneny - Out during AFCON Elneny will join Egypt for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and miss the next couple weeks of matches for Arsenal.
Impact Elneny has just one start this season, so his absence isn't major, though Thomas Partey will also be out for Arsenal. Elneny could see the pitch more for Egypt in the next two weeks than he's seen for Arsenal all season.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Partey - Leaving for AFCON Partey will join Ghana for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and miss the club's next two league matches.
Impact Partey had started the prior nine matches and he's a good reason Arsenal have had a decent run of success since a slow start. While Granit Xhaka is still there, Partey's replacement will likely be a mix of Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal to consider suitable offers for striker with a January transfer not ruled out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not played for Arsenal since December 6 after being stripped of the captaincy; the striker has joined up with...
JANUARY 4, 2022 • SKY.COM
Liverpool wants Arsenal cup match postponed over COVID
Liverpool has requested the postponement of Thursday’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup semifinals because of more suspected COVID-19 cases at the clubJANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man United hosts Wolves; PSG in French Cup action
Manchester United hosts Wolverhampton and is still unbeaten in the four Premier League matches since Ralf Rangnick was hired as manager until the end of the season to transform the...JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosened
Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner to complete Manchester City's comeback to win 2-1 at Arsenal and move the champions 11 points in front of second-place Chelsea at the top of the...JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanchez's late goal gives Tottenham 1-0 win against Watford
Davinson Sanchez’s stoppage-time goal secured Tottenham a 1-0 victory in the Premier League against Watford to enhance its pursuit of Champions League qualificationJANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal fans hurl bottles at City players after Rodri winner
Arsenal fans hurled plastic bottles and toilet rolls at Manchester City’s celebrating players after Rodri scored a stoppage-time winnerJANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bukayo Saka gets Arsenal off to roaring start v. Manchester City ' Premier League
JANUARY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bukayo Saka - Scores with lone shot Saka scored a goal with his lone shot and crossed four times inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester City.
Impact Saka found the back of the net in the 31st minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the sixth of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot of the match.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Ramsdale - Beaten twice in second half Ramsdale allowed two goals without making a save during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester City.
Impact Ramsdale allowed two second half goals as Arsenal dropped a one goal lead to fall to City on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 16 goals in 17 league starts while his save total remained at 55 for the year.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kieran Tierney - Assists opening goal Tierney had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing six times (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester City.
Impact Tierney set up Bukayo Saka in the 31st minute helping to open the scoring in the match. The assist was the third of the season for the fullback while his six crosses led Arsenal in the loss.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Magalhaes - Sent off against Man City Gabriel was sent off after earning a second yellow card in the 59th minute of Saturday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Everything came apart quickly for Gabriel and the Gunners as he was caught kicking the penalty spot before a goal from Riyad Mahrez and then making a silly foul on Gabriel Jesus. With two yellow cards instead of a straight red, Gabriel will likely suspended just for the upcoming Cup match unless further action is warranted. In his absence, Rob Holding could return to the starting lineup.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edward Nketiah - Tests positive for COVID-19 Nketiah is missing from the squad list to face Manchester City Saturday as he tested positive for COVID-19, The Evening Standard informs.
Impact Nketiah will look to clear the protocol ahead of January 15th's match versus Tottenham. He has been a backup option after recovering from an early injury.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Available against Man City Maitland-Niles (COVID) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Manchester City.
Impact Maitland-Niles is good to go after missing two games due to the infection. He has generally had a minor role for Arsenal so far, tallying three chances, eight tackles and three clearances in eight games (two starts).
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Sambi Lokonga - Bench option for Man City clash Lokonga (COVID) is available for Satuday's game against Manchester City.
Impact Lokonga is fit enough to be on the bench after dealing with Coronavirus. He has played just nine minutes in the last six matches even if he was an option for most of them. He has tallied 15 shots, 12 chances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in 13 games.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cedric Soares - Available against Man City Soares (COVID-19) is a bench option for Saturday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Soares is good to go after missing one game due to the viral infection and will provide depth on the flanks. He has appeared only in four games so far even if mostly healthy, logging two chances, four crosses, seven clearances and three tackles.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takehiro Tomiyasu - Returns against Man City Tomiyasu (COVID) will start in Saturday's game versus Manchester City.
Impact Tomiyasu is back after a short bout with COVID and will get the nod right away. He has posted four chances, 11 crosses, five clearances and three tackles in his last five starts.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Travels to AFCON Aubameyang travelled to AFCON early, as he was not part of the squad, Arsenal announced Friday.
Impact Aubameyang was allowed to leave early for AFCON as he has well and truly fallen out of the squad. The forward is no longer part of the team and has lost any chance of starting. Arsenal have been in excellent form since Aubameyang's removal from the team.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: City can stretch Premier League lead to 11 points
Manchester City can stretch its lead to 11 points by beating Arsenal in the first Premier League match of 2022DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COVID outbreaks at Madrid, Barca; Arsenal's Arteta positive
Eleven players across the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads are isolating after contracting the coronavirus ahead of the resumption of the Spanish league this weekendDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
