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Riccardo Calafiori Set for Arsenal Medical Ahead of €50m Move

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It is finally happening! Another very protracted and tedious transfer saga is coming to an end. Riccardo Calafiori is set to join Arsenal.  Most of the work is done now, we're just waiting on the medical examination and the paperwork. Per transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal and Bologna will do business, with a transfer fee of $49 million, including $5.4 million in … [Read more...] about Riccardo Calafiori Set for Arsenal Medical Ahead of €50m Move

Arsenal Team News vs Liverpool: Partey, Jesus, Vieira, Timber

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Thomas Partey is moving closer to a return, having been out of action since the blockbuster clash with Manchester City in October. It looks like the Ghanian midfielder will make his comeback in another blockbuster clash, with the Gunners hosting Liverpool on Sunday. Partey is back in full training, having fully recovered from the thigh muscle injury that has kept him out … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Liverpool: Partey, Jesus, Vieira, Timber

Arsenal Team News at Fulham: Havertz, Partey, Tomiyasu

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Let's do the bad news first for Arsenal. They lost last night to West Ham and fell out of first place in the process. Now the good news, manager Mikel Arteta will have more options available for the next match, as Kai Havertz is back from suspension. In addition, Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) and Thomas Partey (thigh) are both in contention to be possibly be passed as match fit … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Fulham: Havertz, Partey, Tomiyasu

Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa FC

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When Arsenal next take to the pitch, they'll take on a side that just did them a solid in Aston Villa FC. Villa beat Manchester City earlier today, leapfrogging the reigning treble winners in the standings at the same time. It now means that the first place Gunners have opened up a six point lead over Man City, as they sit atop the table by two points over Liverpool. Of … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa FC

Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta, Takehiro Tomiyasu

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have to watch his side's match at Aston Villa from the stands due to his suspension. The Spaniard received earned his third yellow card of the season on Tuesday night when he celebrated the 97th-minute game winning goal by Declan Rice on Tuesday night Luton Town. Apparently, he celebrated with too much zeal for the officials, who handed him his … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta, Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs RC Lens (UCL Group Stages)

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Arsenal FC will certainly be out to exact some revenge when they host RC Lens in a UEFA Champions League group stage clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners lost the reverse fixture, so they know how tough this match will be in midweek. And it's not just vengeance that could be achieved with a win here, as three more points will go a very long way towards clinching passage to the … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs RC Lens (UCL Group Stages)

Arsenal Team News vs RC Lens: Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira

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Arsenal are a pretty fit squad right now with Emile Smith Rowe, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey the only current injury concerns. Smith Rowe missed out on the 1-0 win over Brentford, a match that marked the 200th game in charge for manager Mikel Arteta. Smith Rowe, who is battling a knee issue, could be involved against RC Lens on Wednesday night. It remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs RC Lens: Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira

Mikel Arteta Celebrates 200th Game with Return to First Place

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Although they didn't close the deal at the end of last season, nobody spent more time on top of the Premier League table than Arsenal. And given the results of today's action (Arsenal won at Brentford 1-0), they are back in first place, which is the perfect way for manager Mikel Arteta to celebrate his 200th game in charge of the club. "I love winning and we are top of the … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Celebrates 200th Game with Return to First Place