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Unavailable Saturday Lokonga is unfit to play Saturday versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Lokonga hasn't been practicing regularly for a while and won't be available for the opener, also because he might be on the move before deadline day.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Lokonga didn't travel with Arsenal for pre-season training due to a muscular injury, per Nathan Ridley of The Mirror.

Impact Lokonga has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after spending half the 2022-23 season on loan at Crystal Palace. There, the midfielder started six of nine matches, registering two shots (one on target) 13 tackles and nine clearances. Assuming Lokonga is looking for first-team action, he may have to shift away from the Premier League to get it.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine appearances on loan Lokonga made nine appearances (three starts) after joining Crystal Palace on loan in January.

Impact Lokonga played 536 minutes but didn't appear in any of Palace's final five matches. Lokonga will return to Arsenal ahead of the new campaign, but another loan could be in his future as he's unlikely to break into the Arsenal first team.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Lokonga registered two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact Lokonga recorded two shots Tuesday, including his first shot on goal this season. He also drew one foul and made one clearance in his 65 minutes of action in his first start since March 15 at Brighton. Lokonga picked up a yellow card in the 36th minute as well, his second booking this season

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to team Lokonga (not injury related) will be eligible to return to the squad for the April 1 clash against Leicester City.

Impact Lokonga wasn't allowed to be involved in Sunday's defeat against his parent club Arsenal, but he had started five consecutive Premier League matches in Palace's midfield prior to that and should be back in the XI to take on Leicester after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible against parent club Lokonga (loan-locked) is out for Sunday's clash with Arsenal, as he is ineligible against his parent club.

Impact Lokonga will be sidelined so as to not play against his loaning club. The midfielder has become a nailed-on starter of late, and will be a major loss for the now manager-less Eagles. Eberechi Eze could slot into the starting XI in place of Lokonga.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Lokonga made a block, a clearance and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Brighton.

Impact Lokonga has now started each of Palace's last five Premier League games dating back to mid-February in defensive midfield, but Palace are still looking for their first win since the turn of the calendar year.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace confirm loan signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga Crystal Palace confirm loan signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Loaned to Palace Lokonga was loaned to Crystal Palace until the end of the 2022/23 season, Crystal Palace announced.

Impact Lokonga was loaned to Crystal Palace, where he will hope to see more playing time after a limited role with Arsenal to open the season. The midfielder will hope to find a more consistent role in the first team with Crystal Palace, where he should have a chance to establish himself in the first team.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal's EPL title charge was made in Manchester

If Arsenal wins the English Premier League, it will be with the help of Manchester City

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates one chance in UEL contest Lokonga created one chance during Thursday's UEL win over FC Zurich.

Impact Lokonga has started three straight games across all competitions but they have all come with Thomas Partey unfit. As Partey is close to returning, Lokonga should return to the bench soon.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season as sub Lokonga played 27 minutes as a substitute in their season finale against Everton, posting one shot on target, one chance created and two clearances.

Impact Lokonga made only five appearances (two starts) in their last 10 games. The midfielder was a starter early in the season, but looked out of favor in the second half of 2021-22. He finished the campaign with 20 shots, 18 chances created, 22 tackles, 13 interceptions and five yellow cards in 19 appearances (12 starts).

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Man City clash Lokonga (COVID) is available for Satuday's game against Manchester City.

Impact Lokonga is fit enough to be on the bench after dealing with Coronavirus. He has played just nine minutes in the last six matches even if he was an option for most of them. He has tallied 15 shots, 12 chances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in 13 games.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day

The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Sunderland in cup; Barca at Sevilla

Arsenal hosts third-tier side Sunderland in the League Cup while enjoying a resurgence in form in the Premier League that has lifted Mikel Arteta’s side to fourth

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Tests positive for COVID-19 Sambi Lokonga tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's match against Leeds, at a minimum.

Impact The good news is that no one else tested positive for Arsenal, so the match is on Saturday. Sambi Lokonga may not be an option until the end of the month if not January, though he already lost his starting role to a healthy again Granit Xhaka.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates six chances Lokonga created six chances during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Newcastle United.

Impact Lokonga's six created chances were surprising, considering the defensive-minded midfielder logged that tally across his previous 11 Premier League appearances. Fantasy managers should not expect him to be a playmaker unless he regularly creates opportunities.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EPL landscape altered as clubs spend $1.4 billion in window

One of the most exciting transfer windows for years has closed with spending in the Premier League again topping 1 billion pounds (about $1.4 billion) during the pandemic

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Albert Sambi Lokonga: Arsenal 'too nice' in Brentford defeat ' Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Lokonga picks Arsenal player he is most excited to work with and names midfield inspirations ' Goal.com Albert Sambi Lokonga is settling in at Arsenal on the back of an £18 million ($25m) move to Emirates Stadium, and the highly-rated 21-year-old has picked out the players he is most...

JULY 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal new boy Lokonga backed to emulate Lukaku and Tielemans after £18m move ' Goal.com Arsenal new boy Albert Sambi Lokonga is being backed to make a similar impact in the Premier League as fellow Belgians Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans

JULY 22, 2021 • GOAL.COM

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