Impact Saka misses out on Saturday's fixture after returning from international duty with a knock. The attacker's injury is not deemed serious, so he could return in time for mid week Champions League on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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Bukayo Saka - Out against Bournemouth Saka (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday.
Gabriel Martinelli - Available as substitute Martinelli (calf) is in the squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday.
Impact Martinelli returns from a calf injury suffered on international duty with Brazil. The attacker is replaced in the starting XI by Leandro Trossard and Raheeem Sterling.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Kai Havertz - Leading the line Saturday Havertz (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.
Impact Havertz is leading the line after being a doubt in the buildup due to a knee injury which kept him out of international duty. The forward has started every match this season and has scored in three straight matches in all competitions.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal's front three of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are all in top form - but how fit are the trio? Arsenal forward trio Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli are all in top form, but all picked up injury issues during the interna...
OCTOBER 18 • SKY.COM
Thomas Partey - Good to go Partey (undisclosed) is fit for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, per manager Mikel Arteta. "Yes. Thomas is fit, yes."
Impact Partey withdrew from international duty, but it seems he avoided any sort of issue. The defensive midfielder should be straight back into the starting XI, especially with Martin Odegaard (calf) injured for Saturday's match.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Jurrien Timber - Close to return Timber (strain) is nearing a return for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, per manager Mikel Arteta. "They are quite close, the three of them. Again today we're going to have to try t...
Impact Timber is hoping to make a return Saturday, Arteta told reporters he was near to a return before the break. With a full two weeks more to recover it seems likely that Timber should be fit and available coming out of the break. Ben White (strain) is also nearing a return, and could be the preferred option at right-back.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Oleksandr Zinchenko - Expected to return Zinchenko (calf) is set to return for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "They are quite close, the three of them. Again today we're going to have t...
Impact Zinchenko is working his way back to fitness, and he was nearing a return before the break. With the extra two weeks to recover it seems the defender should be set to make a full return for Saturday's clash. Riccardo Calafiori will likely remain the starting left-back even as Zinchenko returns.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ben White - Nearing return White (groin) is close to returning for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, per manager Mikel Arteta. "They are quite close, the three of them. Again today we're going to have to try t...
Impact White is among three defensive options that are nearing a return, and with the international break he could have completed his recovery. The defender is a major starting option when fit, and he allows Thomas Partey to return to his standard role in holding midfield. If White is fit Saturday he would likely return straight into the XI.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Odegaard - Week away Odegaard (ankle) is at least a week away from returning, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I think he's not going to be fit for this game. Next week will be a different story, bu...
Impact Odegaard isn't going to be an option for Saturday's clash, but could be back within a week. The attacking midfielder is a crucial part of the first team and his absence could shift them to a midfield four, with Declan Rice and Thomas Partey as the only starting central midfielders.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Martinelli - Late call Saturday Martinelli (calf) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Well with Gabby he landed yesterday afternoon here so we have very short time t...
Impact Martinelli suffered the calf strain while with Brazil and is now back with Arsenal, though he didn't make it back with much time. The winger will be a doubt for Saturday's trip, potentially bringing Leandro Trossard or Raheem Sterling into the starting XI.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kai Havertz - Trending positively Havertz (knee) is uncertain ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, per manager Mikel Arteta. "He had a few issues and we've been dealing with that. He's been absolutely brillian...
Impact Havertz has been back with Arsenal while working with his knee issue. The striker has been absolutely incredible with the Gunners during his second season, and would be a major loss if he ends up missing out. Gabriel Jesus would be the top option to lead the line, though Havertz seems to be trending towards playing.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bukayo Saka - True game-time call Saka (undisclosed) is uncertain for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "It's not a serious injury. He's evolving really well. He's done a few things...
Impact Saka missed the second of England's two international matches but it seems like he's trending towards being an option for Saturday's Bournemouth clash. It's not clear if he will be fit enough to start, though Saka is so crucial he's generally thrown straight in if fit. If Saka can't play Saturday it could open a spot for Raheem Sterling on the wing.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Partey - Pulls out of international duty Partey has pulled out of international duty with Ghana due to injury, according to his national team, per Lee Wilmot of Football London. "Thomas is unable to join the Black Stars d...
Impact Partey could be adding to the growing list of Gunner injuries, with the midfielder having gone down with an undisclosed issue. He is now set to return to London to join his team, ending his time with the Ghana camp. He will now undergo further testing to discover the extent of his issues, hoping he can still play Saturday. He has yet to miss a start, so he is left out, it will force a change, with Mikel merino or Jorghino as his likely replacements.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona target Arsenal's Thomas Partey as Blaugrana look to capitalise on free agent market | Goal.com US Barcelona have shown interest in Thomas Partey as they look to explore the free agent market for new signings.
OCTOBER 14 • GOAL.COM
Bukayo Saka - Likely available Saturday Saka (hamstring) avoided a serious injury with England, according to interim manager Lee Carsley."Bukayo would have been close, but it would have been unfair to take a risk with hi...
Impact Saka suffered the injury during a clash with Greece and wasn't risked against Finland. The winger will now return to Arsenal, where he can be assessed. If everything is as expected, he should be fit for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Martinelli - Calf strain confirmed Martinelli underwent an MRI to confirm a calf sprain, the CBF confirmed.
Impact Martinelli was complaining of calf pain over the weekend and an MRI on Monday confirmed the issue. The winger will be in doubt for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, and will likely return from international duty early to begin his recovery.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid receive bad news in pursuit of William Saliba after making Arsenal defender their 'top priority for 2025' | Goal.com US Real Madrid have been knocked back in their pursuit of William Saliba with Arsenal and the defender unwilling to part ways.
OCTOBER 13 • GOAL.COM
Raheem Sterling - Makes first start with Arsenal Sterling made his first start as an Arsenal player in the 3-1 win over Southampton on Oct. 5, taking two shots off target and creating one chance before being subbed off in the 60t...
Impact Sterling joined Arsenal from Chelsea on a deal close to the transfer deadline, and the veteran winger has had a hard time adjusting to the club, evidenced by the fact that he's played less than 20 minutes in his three outings off the bench before eventually starting vs. the Saints. Sterling should continue to operate as a backup in the attacking line for the foreseeable future.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Jorginho - Limited minutes so far Jorginho has been limited to just three appearances (two starts) and 183 total minutes between the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season.
Impact The central midfielder is clearly a depth option for manager Mikel Arteta. Unless the Gunners suffer a rash of injuries in midfield, he's not expected to see regular playing time, making him almost useless in fantasy.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Saka leaves England match with leg injury in potential blow to Arsenal
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was withdrawn with a leg injury during England’s 2-1 loss to GreeceOCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka Suffers Injury vs. Greece Bukayo Saka sustained an injury in England’s UEFA Nations League match against Greece.
OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bukayo Saka - Forced off injured Saka was forced off with a knock during the second half of Thursday's clash with Greece.
Impact Saka couldn't make it to the hour mark of Thursday's clash before a knock forced him to the sideline. It's not clear if the injury is a serious one or not, but it could be enough to have him return to Arsenal. He has a full week to recover before an October 19 trip to Bournemouth.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid make Arsenal star William Saliba 'top priority' for 2025 with Los Blancos already in contact with defender over transfer | Goal.com US Real Madrid reportedly want to sign Arsenal star William Saliba as a "top priority" in 2025, with Los Blancos already in contact with the de...
OCTOBER 9 • GOAL.COM
Martin Odegaard - Working in gym Odegaard (ankle) was back training in the gym, according to his club.
Impact Odegaard is making improvements in his health, as the attacker was able to get in some training Wednesday, although it was all non-contact and in the gym. This is good news for the player, as he will now eye a return to outdoor training soon. That said, he should resume team training by the end of the break, possibly even being fit by then.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Takehiro Tomiyasu - Gets some minutes Tomiyasu generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Southampton.
Impact Tomiyasu made his season debut Saturday after missing the last month and a half with a knee injury. He only played six minutes as he works his fitness for more minutes on the pitch. The defender made 10 PL starts in 22 appearances, totaling two goals with one assists.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
