ARSENAL NEWS

Are Arsenal the team to watch in EPL this season? They’re middle of the road on paper, but could surprise to challenge the Big 4

AUGUST 11, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

PREMIER LEAGUE 21-22: Kane transfer saga could define season

The compact surroundings of the recently built, 17,250-seat Brentford Community Stadium will usher in another Premier League campaign on Friday

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Martinelli - Already back with Arsenal Martinelli returned to Arsenal training this week following his involvement in the Olympics.

Impact Martinelli is back with Arsenal, but given that he'd been in Japan the last few weeks for the Olympics, it's hard to see him being an option for the opener. The good news is that he returns without an injury and will hope to improve on last season's 14 league appearances.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford signs winger Yoane Wissa from French club Lorient

Newly promoted English Premier League club Brentford has signed winger Yoane Wissa to a four-year contract

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EXPLAINER: Premier League looks to be a 4-team title fight

Manchester City has broken its transfer record

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How 'driven competitor' Ejeheri can break into Arsenal's first team - Mertesacker ' Goal.com Lifted by Ovie Ejeheri's enthusiasm, Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker highlights what the teenager must do to break into Arteta’s squad.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM

PREMIER LEAGUE 21-22: Toney, Gilmour can be breakout stars

A look at five potential breakout players in the upcoming Premier League season, which begins on Friday

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Holding - Not fit for friendly Holding was not in the squad for Sunday's friendly against Tottenham because he was not fit, according to manager Mikel Arteta.

Impact Holding has one week to get back his full fitness, and if not, he won't be an option to start Friday's opener against Brentford. But even with the injury to Gabriel, Arsenal still have Ben White and Pablo Mari available to them at center-back.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Despite a summer of uncertainty, Nuno and Spurs should be encouraged by their pre-season Tottenham ended their pre-season with a 1-0 win over Arsenal, with their fresh and ready front four impressing again

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

White's agent lifts the lid on Arsenal's £50m transfer poker game with Brighton chairman Bloom ' Goal.com Ben White's agent has been discussing his client's move from Brighton to Arsenal, with the Gunners praised for holding their nerve in a £50 million ($69m) game of "poker" with Seag...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Edward Nketiah - Out at least four weeks Nketiah suffered an ankle injury in last weekend's friendly and is expected to return to training in four weeks.

Impact It's an unfortunate injury for Nketiah, who is still growing and learning in Arsenal's system. He made 17 league appearances last season and will be hoping to surpass the four starts he made. The hope is that he can return as soon as possible from this injury with a timeline pointing toward the end of the first international break.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Magalhaes - Likely out for season opener Gabriel sustained a knee injury while with the Brazilian Olympic Team and is "aiming to be back in training in the forthcoming weeks."

Impact Gabriel is set to miss the first match of the season and probably more. It's unclear how bad the knee injury is and even then, he'll need a full week of training with the team under his belt, something he didn't get while playing in the Olympics.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saliba ignored Arsenal's transfer advice as he 'pushed and pushed' for move ' Goal.com William Saliba admits that he ignored Arsenal's transfer advice when he "pushed and pushed" for a loan move to Marseille.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Bukayo Saka - Back in training Saka was pictured in training Wednesday, about 10 days before the season.

Impact Saka should be good for the upcoming season after getting some extended rest following Euros. He may even appear in a friendly in the coming days and assuming he's close to fully fit, there's a decent chance he'll be ready to start the Aug. 13 opener.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal appoint Kevin Betsy as their new Under-23s head coach Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Kevin Betsy as their new Under-23s head coach.The appointment comes following the dismissal of clu...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Partey to see ankle specialist after injury rules him out of Arsenal's season opener against Brentford ' Goal.com Thomas Partey is expected to miss the start of Arsenal’s season due to the ankle injury he sustained against Chelsea on Sunday.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Thomas Partey - Set to miss multiple games Partey is likely to miss the first couple games of the season because of his ankle injury suffered this past weekend, reports football.london.

Impact This isn't too surprising of an update, as it seems most likely that Partey will aim to return after the first international break, which is in September. It's unfortunate, but the good news is that he won't miss even longer and with Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka available, Arsenal will be fine in the midfield.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bukayo Saka - Should return soon Saka is expected to join preseason training in the near future, according to manager Mikel Arteta after Sunday's friendly against Chelsea. "He's back very soon. He needed some holi...

Impact Saka is getting his vacation in after the Euros and there shouldn't be much doubt of his place with the Gunners after his impressive performances in the 2020/21 season. The question is if whether he'll be ready to start or not with less than two weeks in training before the Aug. 13 opener.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Magalhaes - Doubtful for season opener Gabriel is dealing with an injury picked up before Brazil's trip to the Olympics and may not be ready for the season opener against Brentford, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "W...

Impact Gabriel made 22 starts from 23 appearances last season and should be a key asset to the starting lineup when fit. Along with new singings Ben White and Nuno Tavares, there should be some interesting sights in the Arsenal back line both with and without Gabriel available.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Pessimism around injury Partey suffered an injury during Sunday's friendly against Chelsea and "it's not looking good", according to manager Mikel Arteta.

Impact Partey is set for scans in the coming days, though this isn't a great sign for the beginning weeks of his season. Given the situation with Alexandre Lacazette's hamstring in the final weeks of last season where the manager suggested a serious situation and he was only out three games, there's still a chance Partey won't miss much time with two weeks left in the preseason.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Willock - On bench in friendly Willock is listed on the bench for Sunday's friendly against Chelsea.

Impact Willock had picked up a groin issue in mid-July but now seems to be in good shape ahead of the coming club season. He scored goals in his final seven appearances of the 2020/21 campaign and could be an interesting player to watch amidst a team full of new signings.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Picks up injury in friendly Partey suffered an undisclosed injury during Sunday's friendly against Chelsea.

Impact Partey is one of the key's to Arsenal's blueprint for success but injuries have made his early moments at the club more difficult. He has until the Aug 13 trip to Brentford to assess the situation, and Granit Xhaka has the best odds to fill Partey's role if needed.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal signs center back Ben White from Brighton

Arsenal has signed defender Ben White to a long-term contract after luring the England international away from Brighton

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White completes £50m switch to Arsenal from Brighton as Arteta recruitment drive gathers pace ' Goal.com Ben White has completed his £50 million switch to Arsenal from Brighton as Mikel Arteta's recruitment drive at Emirates Stadium begins to gather pace

JULY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Abraham would 'fit the bill' at Arsenal but Winterburn warns against Lacazette sale ' Goal.com Tammy Abraham would "fit the bill" for Arsenal says Nigel Winterburn, but the Gunners have been warned against selling Alexandre Lacazette without having an "upgrade"

JULY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM