MAY 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
ARSENAL 6-4-2 · 4TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-4-2 · 4TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Arsenal 'nowhere near where we want to be' - Arteta Arteta admitted it was difficult to take positives from Arsenal's season
Hector Bellerin - Out against Brighton Bellerin (lower leg) is not fit and will miss Sunday's finale against Brighton, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
Impact Bellerin will miss the final two matches of the season with an injury, allowing Calum Chambers a couple games at right-back. Bellerin has had some positive moments this season, but a lot of talk focused on his future exit. He managed 32 appearances (30 starts) in league and Europa League play, featuring as the lone healthy right-back for a large portion of the season.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shkodran Mustafi among 10 to leave relegated Schalke
World Cup-winning defender Shkodran Mustafi is among 10 players who will leave relegated Bundesliga club Schalke at the end of the seasonMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arteta tells Martinelli how to land Arsenal starting spot as Gunners put faith in youth | Goal.com Mikel Arteta has told Gabriel Martinelli that he needs to "keep fighting" for a starting berth at Arsenal, with the Gunners prepared to show considerable faith in youth.
MAY 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Gabriel Magalhaes - Supplying enough defense Gabriel recorded four clearances and won one tackle in a 3-1 win Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Impact Gabriel has started in Arsenal's last three games. The team conceded twice, and its Brazilian defender recorded 19 clearances and two blocks across that three-game span.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kieran Tierney - Records assist against Palace Tierney recorded an assist on three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in a 3-1 win Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Impact Tierney recorded an assist with a cross outside the box to Nicolas Pepe. The former possesses three Premier League assists on 31 chances created across 26 games this season.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Odegaard - Logs assist off bench Odegaard recorded an assist on one chance created across 25 minutes in a 3-1 win Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Impact Odegaard subbed on for Bukayo Saka during the 65th minute. The former's substitution proved critical, as he logged a win-confirming assist to goal scorer Gabriel Martinelli. Odegaard had not recorded assists at any point for Arsenal before Wednesday.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Martinelli - Scores off bench Martinelli recorded one goal on his lone shot in a 3-1 win Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Impact Martinelli subbed on for Thomas Partey during the 78th minute. The former's substitution was critical, as he recorded a game-winning goal in extra time. Martinelli had scored only one across 18 games before logging his second Wednesday.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Pepe - Records brace Pepe scored two goals in a 3-1 win Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Impact Pepe possesses eight goals across 28 games in the Premier League this season. Consistency is an issue for him, but he has at least showed promise facing relatively easier teams across his last two starts. Pepe remains a promising option Sunday versus Brighton.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bernd Leno - Makes five saves Leno conceded once but made five saves in a 3-1 win Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Impact Leno has averaged three saves and logged an 85.7 save percentage across Arsenal's last four games. He had not logged five since a Sept. 28 fixture at Liverpool very early this season.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Pepe set personal record as Arsenal see off Crystal Palace | Goal.com Nicolas Pepe bagged a brace as Arsenal secured a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in Wednesday’s Premier League game and set a personal record in the process.
MAY 19, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Gabriel Martinelli nets stoppage-time Arsenal winner v. Crystal palace | Premier League
MAY 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Nicolas Pepe bags brace in Arsenal win over Crystal Palace | Premier League
MAY 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Liverpool back in Premier League's top 4 with 1 round left
There was no need for a goalscoring goalkeeper this timeMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal beats Palace 3-1 in EPL, keeps European hopes alive
Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe scored in second-half stoppage time to earn Arsenal a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier LeagueMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Pepe volleys Arsenal in front of Crystal Palace | Premier League
MAY 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Willock scores again as Newcastle beats Sheffield Utd 1-0
Midfielder Joe Willock became the youngest player to score in six successive Premier League games as he gave Newcastle a 1-0 win over last-place Sheffield United on WednesdayMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Granit Xhaka - Makes bench against Palace Xhaka (groin) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace.
Impact Xhaka is back in the squad Wednesday after missing the prior three matches through injury. There's a chance he'll come off the bench for Mohamed Elneny at some point and if he trains well the next few days, will be in the starting XI against Brighton in the finale.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David Luiz - Hoping to return for finale Luiz (hamstring) is working hard to return for Sunday's finale against Brighton.
Impact Luiz suffered the injury May 2 and more importantly he will be done at Arsenal after this season, meaning there's a chance he doesn't feature for them again. It'd be an unfortunate end to his short tenure after joining the club ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hector Bellerin - Out with leg issue Bellerin will miss Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace because of bruising in his lower leg sustained last week against Chelsea.
Impact Bellerin has been on the bench the last two matches, so his absence won't change Arsenal's squad against Crystal Palace. They used a three-man back line against Chelsea, but Calum Chambers has also been used at right-back over Bellerin the last few weeks.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leeds secures top-half finish in EPL by beating Southampton
Leeds struck twice late in the game to secure a hard-fought 2-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium and guarantee a top-half finish in the Premier LeagueMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arteta wishes David Luiz the best of luck in his next chapter Mikel Arteta has thanked defender David Luiz, ahead of the Brazilian's departure from the club.
MAY 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
William Saliba to return to Arsenal at end of season says Mikel Arteta William Saliba will return to Arsenal for the 2021-22 season once his loan move at Nice comes to an end this week, Mikel Arteta has said.Sal...
MAY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'I feel sadness' - Arteta hurt by Luiz's imminent Arsenal exit | Goal.com Mikel Arteta has opened up about David Luiz’s imminent departure from Arsenal, admitting he feels ‘sadness’ at the centre-back’s impending e...
MAY 18, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Granit Xhaka - Late test Wednesday Xhaka (undisclosed) is a late-fitness test for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I think everybody is fit apart from David, let's see ho...
Impact This update isn't overly positive for Xhaka and it's unlikely he'll be back in the XI after missing the last three matches, UEL included. Mohamed Elneny started in his absence the last two matches, though Dani Ceballos is also an option to start next to Thomas Partey after staying on the bench against Chelsea.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
