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Premier League: Nwaneri in contention for first Arsenal start against Liverpool

Premier League: Nwaneri in contention for first Arsenal start against Liverpool

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that Ethan Nwaneri is in contention for his first-ever Premier League start in Sunday's highly-anticipated clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old England attacker of Nigerian heritage has been a regular name in the Gunners' matchday squad this season but has been more of an unused substitute with just 18 combined minutes of action in three...

Arteta worried about increasing injuries in Arsenal squad ahead of Liverpool test

Arteta worried about increasing injuries in Arsenal squad ahead of Liverpool test

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed worries following an injury sustained by Riccardo Calafiori during their 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Calafiori was replaced by teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 70th minute at the Emirates Stadium after Italian defender sustained a right knee injury. “With Riccy he had to come off because he felt something," the Spaniard stated...

UCL: Arteta hopes to seal early knockout phase qualification

UCL: Arteta hopes to seal early knockout phase qualification

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes his team can seal their progress into the UEFA Champions League knockout phase early enough after recording a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. An own goal by Shakhtar shot-stopper Dmytro Riznyk made the difference for the Gunners and sees them sit in fourth spot on the expanded league standings with five games to go. Only...

Arteta says Saka’s injury ‘not serious’ as Odegaard remains sidelined

Arteta says Saka’s injury ‘not serious’ as Odegaard remains sidelined

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Bukayo Saka can make the trip to the Vitality Stadium as the Gunners get set to take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Saka, 23, is currently running against time to recover from a leg injury he sustained while on international duty with England. The Arsenal No. 7 was replaced by Chelsea’s Noni Madueke in the...