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"Big call from Mikel Arteta", "Pray for Napoli" - Fans react as Arsenal star included in XI for UCL matchday 1 clash Arsenal fans reacted to the inclusion of striker Viktor Gyokeres in the starting XI for their UEFA Champions League opener at SSC Napoli on Wednesday (September 9).

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Morning Footy LIVE: UCL Matchday 1 PREVIEW

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Jurrien Timber - Remains unavailable Timber (groin) is out for Wednesday's match against Napoli.

Impact Timber is not with his team despite the defender making the squad list, as the Dutch right-back remains out due to a groin injury. The good news is that a return still remains close, potentially saving himself for a return in league play when facing Sunderland on Saturday.

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Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has procedure for irregular heartbeat

Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has undergone a successful surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat

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NAPOLI vs. ARSENAL: UEFA Champions League MATCH PREVIEW

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"It's like a horse trying to control the ball" - Troy Deeney hits out at Arsenal star for his showing in 2-1 win over Chelsea Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has called out one Arsenal star for his showing in the Gunners' 2-1 comeback win over London rivals Chelsea.

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Graeme Souness warns Arsenal about what could help Manchester City chase them down in title race Liverpool hero Graeme Souness has warned Arsenal that their Premier League title defence could face a serious challenge due to the lack of a new centre-forward.

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Cristhian Mosquera - Misses final session before Napoli Mosquera (hamstring) missed Arsenal's final training session before departing for Napoli and is now a serious doubt for Wednesday's Champions League opener, according to football l...

Impact Mosquera looks set for a second straight absence after missing Arsenal's final session before the trip to Napoli, with the muscular problem sustained at Aston Villa in late August continuing to keep him sidelined. coach Mikel Arteta has downplayed the severity but has not provided a firm timeline beyond monitoring the issue, so his return will depend on how the muscle settles over the coming days. Ezri Konsa has stepped in alongside Gabriel and earned strong praise from Arteta after completing the full 90 minutes against Chelsea, leaving him well placed to retain the role even once Mosquera is back available.

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Jurrien Timber - Spotted in training Timber was spotted in training ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash against Napoli, putting him in contention for selection, according to football london.

Impact Timber was expected to remain out until later in September after undergoing minor surgery over the summer, but his rehabilitation has progressed well enough for him to return to training with Arsenal. coach Mikel Arteta said last week that the defender had been training on the pitch for several weeks and was in really good condition, and his omission from the weekend squad appears to have been more precautionary. Timber could therefore be in contention for the trip to Napoli, although Arteta's latest update and the defender's involvement in training will provide a clearer indication of whether he is ready to feature.

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Paul Scholes suspects World Cup issue between Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers after 'most annoying' moment in Arsenal win over Chelsea Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has questioned whether there were issues from the FIFA World Cup that boiled down to the incident between Arsenal's Declan Rice and Chelsea's...

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Al-Hilal's 47-game unbeaten run in Saudi league shattered in home loss

Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League has ended after a 2-0 home loss to Neom

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The Expectation Is That Arsenal Win the Title Again—Just Ask Erling Haaland The Norwegian striker has had yet another hot start to the Premier League campaign.

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Raya on Arsenal's Champions League push: 'We have to be ourselves' | Pro Soccer Talk

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Al-Hilal hires Richard Hughes as sporting director after his Liverpool exit

Richard Hughes has become the new sporting director of Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal just days after stepping down from the same post with Liverpool in the English Premier League

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What did Arsenal fans chant against Morgan Rogers after clash with Declan Rice? Gunners fans' dig at Chelsea move revealed Arsenal fans chanted about Chelsea attacker Morgan Rogers not signing for a 'big' club as the Blues' summer arrival walked off to his bench after being substituted in the Gunners'...

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"Not good enough" – Joe Cole blames Chelsea for selling 'world-class' player, launches attack on decision-makers after defeat to Arsenal Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has slammed the Blues for deciding to offload Kai Havertz to Arsenal following their 2-1 Premier League loss at the Gunners.

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Mikel Merino - Features off bench Merino recorded no stats in Sunday's 2-1 win against Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Merino was introduced late as Arsenal looked to see out the victory, continuing his role as a flexible option from the bench. His ability to operate in central midfield or further forward gives manager Mikel Arteta multiple ways to use him depending on the game state, while Arsenal's increasingly busy schedule should create opportunities for a larger role.

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Martin Zubimendi - Records three interceptions Zubimendi recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Chelsea.

Impact Zubimendi came off the bench in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, registering one shot and three interceptions across his 23 minutes as Arsenal managed the closing stages of the match. The Spanish midfielder has now come off the bench in all three Premier League matches of the season, operating as a reliable defensive midfield option behind Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly in the squad hierarchy, and his three interceptions in 23 minutes on Sunday reflect the defensive intelligence and positional awareness that make him a high-quality depth option for manager Mikel Arteta.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly - Makes third straight start Lewis-Skelly recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Lewis-Skelly continued his early run in the lineup with a third consecutive Premier League start, operating alongside Declan Rice in midfield before being replaced in the second half. His early-season involvement shows the trust manager Mikel Arteta has placed in him following a strong preseason, though competition should increase once Bruno Guimaraes is available to return to the starting lineup.

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Piero Hincapie - Gets 23 minutes off bench Hincapie registered one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Chelsea.

Impact Hincapie came off the bench in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, registering one tackle and two clearances across his 23 minutes. The Ecuadorian has now played just 32 minutes across Arsenal's first three Premier League matches, operating as the backup option at left back and centre-back behind Riccardo Calafiori and Ezri Konsa, and his limited appearances reflect a squad hierarchy in which his starting opportunities will depend on injuries or tactical changes in the coming fixtures.

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Viktor Gyokeres - Makes season debut Gyokeres recorded no stats in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea.

Impact Gyokeres made his first competitive appearance of the season after remaining an unused substitute in Arsenal's opening two Premier League matches. Kai Havertz remains ahead of him at center-forward, but the return of Champions League football should create additional opportunities for Gyokeres. His physicality, movement in behind and penalty-box finishing give Arsenal a different profile when rotating the attack.

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Ezri Konsa - Impresses in first start Konsa registered three tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Konsa stepped directly into the back line for his first competitive Arsenal start and produced six clearances alongside two successful tackles. With William Saliba sidelined and Christian Mosquera unavailable Sunday, the summer arrival partnered Gabriel and provided a composed presence in central defense. His experience and ability to defend both aerially and in space could make him an important option while Arsenal manage their current absences.

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Ben White - Delivers four crosses White generated four crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 2-1 win against Chelsea.

Impact White registered four crosses, four clearances and one tackle won across his 90 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, completing his third consecutive full match of the Premier League season as Arsenal's right-back and contributing consistent defensive discipline against Chelsea's left-sided threat throughout the match. His consistent availability and reliability from right-back give manager Mikel Arteta a dependable option on the right side of the defensive structure.

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Riccardo Calafiori - Starts third straight match Calafiori registered two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Calafiori registered two shots (one on target) across his 67 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, seeing what appeared to be an equalizing goal in the first half ruled out by VAR for offside before continuing to contribute in the attacking phase throughout his time on the pitch. The Italian left-back has now started all three Premier League matches of the season, accumulating two assists during that span and establishing himself as Arsenal's first-choice option at left back ahead of Piero Hincapie, with his willingness to contribute in the final third giving manager Mikel Arteta's side an important dual-threat option on the left side of the pitch.

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Gabriel Magalhaes - Threatens at both ends Gabriel generated two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Chelsea.

Impact Gabriel registered two shots (both on target) and five clearances across his 90 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, combining aerial threat from set-pieces with the defensive authority that has made him Arsenal's most important centre-back in the absence of William Saliba. The Brazilian defender has now accumulated four interceptions and 14 clearances across his three Premier League appearances this season, and his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch makes him one of the most complete centre-backs in the division

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