ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed Martin Odegaard AND Gabriel Jesus are available to play against Brentford this weekend.
Captain Odegaard has been missing after suffering a concussion, while Jesus played the full 90 minutes for Brazil this week.
Meanwhile, Aaron Ramsdale will reclaim his spot in between the sticks for Arsenal against Brentford this weekend.
The England international will step back into his former-first choice role with David Raya being ineligible to face his parent club.
PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – Get £40 in free bet builder bets
Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal leading the race to sign youngster
Arsenal are leading the race to sign England under-17 star Mason Cotcher.
The 17-year-old trained with the Arsenal first-team yesterday.
Brighton and Rangers are also interested in signing the former Sunderland youth player.
COTCHA England U17 star 'training with Arsenal first team' but Gunners face competition
- By Cosmo Teare
Arteta on Tomiyasu after rumours
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he wants Takehiro Tomiyasu to stay amid rumours Bayern Munich are interested in the Japanese international.
Arteta said: "I really want him to stay. I value the player a lot. He’s loved and respected by everybody at the club. He’s at the level we need to make an impact on the team. He’s going to be with us."
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal want new Tomiyasu contract
Arsenal want to extend Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract.
The right-back has 18 months remaining on his deal with the option to extend by a year.
But The Daily Mail report the Gunners are prepared to offer the defender a fresh deal.
Credit: Getty
- By Cosmo Teare
Odegaard back in training
Martin Odegaard has returned to training for Arsenal.
The midfielder was ruled out of Norway's international break with injury and has not played for the club since their Carabao cup exit to West Ham.
Credit: Getty - By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal should move for Ivan Toney and Douglas Luiz – Louis Saha
Former Manchester United and Spurs striker Louis Saha has said that moving for Douglas Luiz and Ivan Toney in January would push Arsenal closer to the title.
He told Paddy Power: "Ivan Toney and Douglas Luiz would be great signings for Arsenal as they’re looking to build a squad to win the Premier League. They need signings like them because their bench is sometimes a little bit light.
“We saw it last year; things went well at the start of the season and then they had a couple of injuries and that’s the nature of the Premier League.
“I can see Arsenal going for Toney and Luiz, but especially Toney. He’s had his suspension and he’ll come back with loads of motivation and excitement. It’ll be like he’s starting his career again and he’d be a really good signing for Arsenal.
Credit: Getty - By Henry Tomlinson
FA hand Arteta response extension
Mikel Arteta has been handed an extension by the FA to respond to his charge for comments after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle.
The Gunners boss was furious after Anthony Gordon’s goal was allowed to stand at St James Park earlier this month, labelling it an “absolute disgrace” in his post-match press conference as he hit out at the “embarrassing” officiating.
It was confirmed last week that Arteta had been charged by the FA, and initially had until Tuesday to respond. That has now been extended to today.
Arteta was backed by Arsenal following his rant, with the club “wholeheartedly” supporting his comments in a statement released the following day, and the Spaniard has had little interest in backing down since then.
Arsenal will not face punishment for their response, but Arteta could face a touchline ban after his charge.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Jurrien Timber update
Arsenal have been hit with a worrying Jurrien Timber injury update.
The defender suffered a ruptured ACL at the start of the season.
And a worrying update from Dutch outlet AD has confirmed when he will be able to return to the pitch.
The report claims it is unlikely Timber will make his country’s Euro 2024 squad ahead of the tournament next summer.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Havertz opens up on settling in at Arsenal
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has revealed he settled positively after moving from Chelsea.
Speaking to the Gunners’ club website, he said: “From outside, Arsenal always looked like a family. That’s the feeling I got when playing.
“And when I joined, that was exactly what it was like, and the staff are really nice too – and that makes life easier for a new player.
“From the first minute that I spoke to Mikel about joining Arsenal, I had this feeling that he respects all of us very much, so that was also a big part of me joining the club.
“I just felt the togetherness of the club from the players and especially within the fans and the whole club.
“At the training ground it’s like a big family – and this is a big factor to achieve great things.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal stars risking burnout
The list of Premier League players who have played the most minutes across all competitions for their clubs this season has been revealed.
And it could be bad news for Arsenal's title hopes as they look to keep their first choice 11 fit and fighting for the whole campaign.
Three Gunners feature in the top 10 with Mikel Arteta regularly fielding his best side this term.
New arrival Declan Rice is important to the Spaniard's plans at the Emirates Stadium but will have to be cautious not to burn out, as well as William Saliba and Ben White.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Double century for Arteta
Mikel Arteta will take charge of his 200th match as Arsenal manager this weekend.
The Spaniard will celebrate his landmark game against Brentford.
He has won 115 of his matches as manager, drawing 34 and losing 50.
Credit: Getty - By Henry Tomlinson
Vieira wanted by Marseille
Marseille are reportedly lining up a move to sign Arsenal star Fabio Vieira.
French outlet Le 10 Sport has claimed that the Lige 1 side are keen on taking the attacking midfielder on loan in January.
The potential deal would see Vieira finish the season in France.
Marseille and Arsenal have a history of doing business together with the likes of Matteo Guendouzi, William Saliba and Nuno Tavares all moving between the clubs.
Credit: AFP - By Henry Tomlinson
Merson has Odegaard hope
Paul Merson is hopeful that Martin Odegaard will be fit for Arsenal's clash against Brentford.
He told Sportskeeda: "Arsenal will go into this game after having known the result of City and Liverpool’s clash.
"Brentford are a strong team and if Arsenal can match their physicality and be careful during set-pieces, they should win here.
"Hopefully, Martin Odegaard is going to be fit for this one."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Five stars miss training
Arsenal could be without five key players this weekend after they missed training.
The Gunners captain Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus were absent, with the striker having not started any of the previous five matches.
Meanwhile, Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey were also not in training.
Defender Ben White also missed the outdoor session, which would add to Mikel Arteta's selection headache.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arteta picks dream five-a-side team
Mikel Arteta has picked his dream five-a-side team.
What do you make of this star-studded side selected by the Arsenal boss?
- By Henry Tomlinson
Rice promoted in England
Declan Rice has reportedly been given a promotion in the England squad.
According to the Daily Mail, the midfielder has been added to the team's leadership group.
He joins the likes of Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker and will be a key part of the set-up for the Euros.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Newcastle 'should target Ramsdale'
Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed that Newcastle should make a move for Aaron Ramsdale.
The former Aston Villa striker thinks that Newcastle could be a potential destination for the goalkeeper.
He said: "There’s a lot of pressure on Ramsdale but he has to go in January. Arteta has made it clear [who his first-choice is].
“I’m saying Newcastle. It’s Newcastle or Chelsea for me, because Pope’s a top shot-stopper but he can’t play with his feet."
Credit: PA - By Henry Tomlinson
Webb calls for clamp down on card waving
Refs chief Howard Web has told Premier League officials they MUST clamp down on players waving imaginary cards.
PGMOL boss Webb has also reiterated the need for refs to enforce directives penalising dissent.
And in a further statement of intent, Webb wants VAR officials to step in if “soft” penalties are wrongly awarded.
The former World Cup final whistler laid down his demands at the scheduled gathering of officials at their Loughborough base ahead of this weekend’s Prem resumption.
Webb pointed out that the early season directive to book – and if a second offence, send off – players showing imaginary cards after fouls appears to have been forgotten in recent weeks.
That inconsistency has been a complaint from fans up and down the country.
Webb is equally keen to ensure the strong line against dissent continues – as a way of enforcing better behaviour from players and managers alike.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arteta to defend himself
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to contest the FA's decision to charge him over his comments about officiating and VAR in the Premier League.
Last week the FA stepped in to punish his behaviour, charging him for breaching Rule E3.1.
Arteta has until TOMORROW to respond to the charges.
And the Mirror claim that he is prepared to defend himself.
ART OF WAR Arteta to defend himself in FA hearing after being charged for Newcastle rant
- By Henry Tomlinson
Bayern interested in defender
Bayern Munich are reportedly considering a shock swoop for Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player among Mikel Arteta's ranks this season.
Arsenal are keen to open contract talks with Tomiyasu, but he could be tempted by a move to Germany.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Chance for youngster
Arsenal youngster Ayden Heaven was called up to first team training this week ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
The 17-year-old was pictured alongside Martin Odegaard at London Colney on Tuesday.
Heaven has impressed for the Under-18's and Under-21's so far this season, making 14 appearances across all competitions.
And now he is understood to be pushing for his first team breakthrough.
The Hale End academy star joined Arsenal as a midfielder but gradually switched to become a centre-back.
Heaven was among the group of Arsenal stars that were awarded a scholarship earlier this year and he has since trained with the first team on several occasions.
Credit: Getty - By Henry Tomlinson
Up next for Arsenal
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ramsdale told to leave Arsenal
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been told to leave the club by Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking about Ramsdale being given a chance against Brentford, the former Aston Villa striker told talkSPORT: "It'll be a tough game and he knows that all eyes are going to be on him because he hasn't played for so long and this is his chance to shine.
“There’s a lot of pressure on Ramsdale but he has to go in January. Arteta has made it clear.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal in training
Credit: Getty Credit: Getty Credit: Getty Credit: Getty Credit: Getty - By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal plan contract talks
Arsenal are reportedly planning to open contract talks with defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The decision comes just months after the club were considering selling him.
The Japanese international has 18 months left on his deal, although there is an option to extend it by a further year.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Double century for Arteta
Mikel Arteta will take charge of his 200th match as Arsenal manager this weekend.
The Spaniard will celebrate his landmark game against Brentford.
He has won 115 of his matches as manager, drawing 34 and losing 50.
Credit: Getty
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6…
- 72
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14…
- 72
Source: Read Full Article
