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Thomas Partey - Training with team Partey (ankle) was pictured training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against Norwich City.

Impact It's unknown how long Partey has been training, but he wasn't well enough to take part in last week's friendly, so it must be a recent revelation. He'll have a few more days to get back his fitness and for now, it's not expected he'll be ready to start Saturday against Norwich.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saka feels the England love with scoring return to Wembley

Bukayo Saka set up Jesse Lingard's opening goal and then completed England's 4-0 victory over Andorra with a header in a World Cup qualifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulisic uncertain for World Cup qualifier vs Canada

Christian Pulisic is uncertain for the United States’ World Cup qualifier against Canada on Sunday night, and goalkeeper Zack Steffen remains sidelined by back spasms

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal warned of January risk for Lacazette & Aubameyang as Winterburn reacts to transfer talk ' Goal.com There was little substance to the speculation surrounding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over the summer, claims Nigel Winterburn, but the Arsenal striker and his fellow frontman Alexan...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Salah joins Egypt for World Cup qualifier in Gabon

Egypt's soccer association says Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah has arrived in Gabon to join the Pharaohs for their World Cup qualifying match

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Get the jab and be safe' - Mourinho urges Xhaka to get vaccinated after positive Covid case ' Goal.com Jose Mourinho has recommended to Granit Xhaka to seek out a Covid-19 jab after the Arsenal midfielder tested positive for coronavirus amid the disclosure that he is not vaccinated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

UEFA has 'grave concerns' over FIFA biennial World Cup push

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he has “grave concerns” about FIFA’s plans to stage World Cups every two years and is astonished by the lack of consultation by Gianni Infant...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US forward Tobin Heath staying in English soccer at Arsenal

United States international Tobin Heath is staying in English soccer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mohamed Elneny - Suffers muscle injury in friendly Elneny suffered a muscle injury in the first half of Thursday's friendly against Brentford, reports Mahmoud Diaa of FilGoal.

Impact Elneny is in line to start Arsenal's match next week, but if it's indeed a muscle injury, he may not be an option. That would put the Gunners in a bit of a hole against Norwich, as Thomas Partey is still injured and Granit Xhaka is suspended.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Tavares - Subs on twice Tavares has been used as a substitute in two of Arsenal's opening three matches.

Impact Tavares has seen just 33 minutes as a substitute so far this season following his move from Benfica in the Summer. The left back will be a backup to Kieran Tierney throughout the new campaign with most of his action likely to come in cup competitions.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Elneny - One appearance so far Elneny has made one appearance through Arsenal's opening three matches of the new season.

Impact Elneny saw his lone action of the season by entering at half time for ten-man Arsenal against Manchester City. The midfielder is a bit part player, but does offer a bit more defensive resilience than most in an Arsenal midfielder for a team that is leaking goals to start the year.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Calum Chambers - Two starts for Arsenal Chambers has started two of Arsenal's three matches in the new season.

Impact Chambers has started two of Arsenal's opening three games, missing out on their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. The defender has the second highest amount of clearances on the team while tying for the team-high in tackles with five.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Draws two starts Mari has started two of Arsenal's first three games to open the new season.

Impact Mari started the opening two matches for the Gunners before being benched in their most recent matchup against Manchester City. The centerback has the second highest amount of blocks and interceptions on the team while leading Arsenal with four tackles in the new year.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Soares - Two starts to open season Soares has started two of Arsenal's opening three games to begin the new season.

Impact Soares missed the Gunner's opening loss to Brentford but was back in the side for their matches against Chelsea and Manchester City. With Hector Bellerin leaving the club for the season, Soares could be the preferred right back if Arsenal operate in a back four set up.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Holding - Starts two of three games Holding has started two of Arsenal's opening three matches to start the new season.

Impact Holding missed out on Arsenal's opener against Brentford but was reintegrated into the starting lineup and played the full 90 minutes against both Chelsea and Manchester City. With the Gunners struggling through three games, Holding has amassed team-high totals in blocks and tackles through the first three games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emile Smith-Rowe - Carving out starting role Smith-Rowe has started all three games for Arsenal to begin the new season.

Impact Smith-Rowe signed a new long-term contract with the Gunners in the Summer and is now starting to cement his place as a first team regular. While results those far have been poor for Arsenal, Smith-Rowe himself has created two chances while firing a team-high four shots.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Hopeful to train over break Partey (ankle) is hopeful to train in the next week and is expected to return after the international break, according to Chris Wheatley of football.london.

Impact Partey wasn't well enough to appear in Thursday's friendly, so that's the first worrying sign for the midfielder. He'll need to get back in full training if he's to be an option to start the Sept. 11 game against Norwich City. With Granit Xhaka suspended, Arsenal are down to two available defensive midfielders until Partey is ready to feature.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Magalhaes - Plays in friendly Gabriel (knee) took part in Thursday's friendly against Brentford and made it 69 minutes.

Impact Gabriel was edging closer to a return last week and now he's playing in a friendly, so he'll ideally be ready for Arsenal's next match in 10 days. His return would be a boost to the back line along with Ben White, who recently returned from COVID-19.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Back in full training Pepe (illness) returned to team training this week and went the full 90 in Thursday's friendly against Brentford.

Impact It doesn't look like Pepe tested positive for COVID-19, as he was a late absence for the Aug. 28 game against Man City and is already back. While he's an option again, it's unknown if he'll continue in a starting role once everyone is healthy, namely guys like Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith-Rowe and Martin Odegaard.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben White - Training with team over break White (COVID-19) returned to training and went 76 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly Thursday against Brentford.

Impact White is eligible to play with the team again and will have a full week of training to get back his fitness. All signs point to a return to the starting XI following the break. His return could push someone else out of the XI, but there's also a chance Arsenal continue with a three-man back line, something that was tried in the loss to Man City.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal's Xhaka tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Switzerland ' Goal.com Granit Xhaka has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Swiss federation announced on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19 Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19 and will not play for Switzerland vs Greece Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Switzerland.The Swiss FA confirmed the new...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Granit Xhaka on Man City sending off: 'I was brutally surprised' Granit Xhaka believes his sending off against Manchester City was a surprise.The Arsenal midfielder was sent off in Saturday's game against...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM