NO ACTION has been taken following an on-the-field incident between Gabriel and Jordan Henderson.
The duo were involved in a heated confrontation during Arsenal's 3-2 win against Liverpool, which saw an FA investigation underway.
However, no further action will be taken, it has now been revealed.
Furthermore, Arsenal are looking to hand transfer chief Edu a new contract after a brilliant summer window which saw the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Olesandr Zinchenko join the club.
Elsewhere, Arsenal will reportedly wear a bizarre mash-up of their home and away kit for their Europa League clash with PSV which we will have all the images of in our live blog.
- Sam Dymond
Arsenal ready to make point
Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to claim the single point they need to win their Europa League group when they face PSV Eindhoven this evening.
Arsenal require just a draw from their game in the Netherlands to ensure top spot, and a direct path into the Round of 16.
Teams qualifying in second place will be required to play a further play-off round.
"This competition is getting harder and harder, and it looks like the next round is going to be extremely competitive," Arteta said.
"That's why finishing first in the group and avoiding another two games is such an important thing for us."
The Gunners have maximum points from four group games so far, and are currently five clear of second-placed PSV.
- Sam Dymond
Gunners eyeing ambitious triple swoop
Arsenal are plotting a January splurge with Danilo, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Yeremy Pino among the top targets.
Gunners chiefs backed Mikel Arteta with a £130m summer transfer spree, and are set to give him another £50m to spend in January.
The club's hierarchy have been pleasantly surprised by Arsenal's blistering start to the season, finding themselves top of the league.
But with the intense schedule starting to look like taking its toll, club bosses want to help Arteta bolster his squad with a fresh cash injection.
The Spaniard has used a core of 15 starters this term, with Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka in particular taking on huge workloads.
Arsenal want to recruit at least two players in January to help ease the burden on their top stars.
- Kostas Lianos
Good morning Arsenal fans
Arsenal travel to PSV Eindhoven for their Europa League clash TONIGHT.
The Gunners will reportedly look to tie down technical director Edu amid speculation rivals could pounce for the club legend.
The 44-year-old has played a part in Arsenal‘s hugely successful start to the 2022/2023 season, signing key players such as Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
And according to reports, Edu’s work behind the scenes hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Two European clubs hold an interest in the ex-midfielder, something Arsenal are aware of.
And in an effort to scare off an interest, Arsenal have set the wheels in motion towards agreeing a new deal, securing Edu’s long-term future.
Thierry Henry has praised Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka by stating that the Arsenal trio are “contagious” and they can do “wonders”.
He told CBS Sport: “Jesus is a guy who can put more pressure.
“Is he going to be a guy that’s going to score 25-30 goals? No. But what he does is contagious.
“Then you have the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, who can do wonders.”
Meanwhile, there will be four matches broadcasted live across the weekend.
Arsenal host Nottingham Forest on Sunday but it is not televised, unfortunately
- Alex Cole
ICYMI – No action taken after Gabriel and Henderson incident
The FA has confirmed no action will taken after Jordan Henderson and Gabriel Magalhaes' on-field bust-up this month.
The pair were involved in a heated confrontation during Arsenal's 3-2 win against Liverpool at the Emirates.
And it's even reckoned a lip reader was hired to see what was said via video replay.
But after a lengthy process, the FA has today said it will not be taking action of any kind.
- Alex Cole
Hooper to be the man in the middle for Forest clash
Simon Hooper will be the referee taking charge of Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest over the weekend, the Premier League have confirmed.
He will be joined by assistants Adrian Holmes and James Mainwaring.
The Fourth official will be Thomas Bramallm and the VAR officials will be Andre Marriner and Darren Cann.
- Alex Cole
Xhaka is 'the definition of a sportsman', says Petit
Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit is a big fan of Granit Xhaka and has been very impressed by his return to form.
The Frenchman exclusively told Ladbrokes: Fanzone: “For me, he’s the definition of what it takes to be a sportsman.
“This guy had both knees on the floor, his head down and his time at the club looked to be over.
“The way he’s come back from that, and the way he’s almost reinvented his game, for me he’s the symbol of Arsenal Football Club under Mikel Arteta.
“He’s brought belief back to the fans, and the players as well. He’s completely transformed so many players, as well. The first name that springs to mind for me is Granit Xhaka. He’s a survivor.
“The difference in him compared to where he was a couple of years ago; it’s night and day, it’s ice and fire. For me, he’s the definition of what it takes to be a sportsman.”
- Alex Cole
Barca out of Champions League with a wimper
Barcelona crashed OUT at the group stage for the second season in a row before they could even play their fifth group game against Bayern Munich.
The players discovered their fate as they warmed up for their match at the Nou Camp.
Inter Milan beat Viktoria Plzen in the early game 4-0, taking their points tally to ten with one game left.
Their early exit plunges the skint Spanish club into a further £18million black hole.
They will join Arsenal in the Europa League.
- Alex Cole
Jesus, Martinelli and Saka 'can do wonders', says Henry
Thierry Henry has praised Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka by stating that the Arsenal trio are "contagious" and they can do "wonders".
He told CBS Sport: “Jesus is a guy who can put more pressure.
“Is he going to be a guy that’s going to score 25-30 goals? No. But what he does is contagious.
“Then you have the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, who can do wonders.”
- Alex Cole
ICYMI – Arsenal release ‘colour collection’
The gunners club shop has released a selection of brightly coloured hats, socks, bottles and books.
It is avaliable via the official store.
- Alex Cole
Wenger's longest-serving rival quits
The longest-serving manager in senior English football has suddenly quit in his 26th season.
Folkestone Invicta chief Neil Cugley made the shock decision – having been appointed the year after Arsene Wenger joined Arsenal.
The non-league legend, 65, replaced Wenger in 2018 as the most enduring manager in the country's top seven tiers.
And he bowed out on Wednesday after 1,299 games in charge, with his Kent part-timers mid-table in The Pitching In Isthmian League Premier Division.
- Alex Cole
Gunners clash vs Forest NOT on tele
There will be four matches broadcasted live across the weekend.
Arsenal host Forest on Sunday but it is not televised unfortunately.
Here are the chosen ones:
Saturday, October 29
- Leicester vs Manchester City (12:30pm) – BT Sport 1.
- Fulham vs Everton (5:30pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- Liverpool vs Leeds United (7:45pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Sunday, October 30
- Manchester United vs West Ham (4:15pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
BST time zone applies
More on Edu's stay
The Brazilian is believed to be happy at Arsenal, which comes as a major boost to the Gunners.
Edu could also spearhead Arsenal's mid-season spending splurge in January.
SunSport exclusively revealed boss Mikel Arteta wants at least two new faces through the door in the winter window to help sustain Arsenal's title push.
Edu and Arteta will have £50millon to spend and are eyeing midfield reinforcements.
Arsenal could revive their interest in Palmeiras star Danilo, 21.
Shakhtar Donetsk’s young Ukrainian international Mykhaylo Mudryk and Villarreal’s exciting 20-year-old Yeremy are also on the radar.
Gunners hoping to tie down Edu
Following a successful summer transfer window, Arsenal sit top of the table after 11 matches, edging out current champions City by two points.
Edu landed key stars and offloaded a number of unwanted players, reducing the wage bill at the Emirates.
And according to the Daily Mail, Edu's work behind the scenes hasn't gone unnoticed.
Two European clubs hold an interest in the ex-midfielder, something Arsenal are aware of.
And in an effort to scare off an interest, Arsenal have set the wheels in motion towards agreeing a new deal, securing Edu's long-term future.
Arsenal ready to offer Edu long-term deal
Arsenal will reportedly look to tie down technical director Edu amid speculation rivals could pounce for the Gunners legend.
The 44-year-old has played a part in Arsenal's hugely successful start to the 2022/23 season, signing key players such as Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
Fan’s view: 'drastic action' is needed to boost squad
Obviously, we can have some of the rested stars on the bench if this plan B is not successful but in reality, this solid shape should be quite capable of limiting PSV, writes Dave Seager.
We may look less exciting or threatening going forwards on paper, but the young guys might surprise a few.
Either way, having seen our tired and flat Premier League second half showings post Europa Thursdays, not only at St Mary’s but also the week previously at Elland Road, I feel this drastic action is merited.
We have four league matches before the World Cup and to be top at the break we need our best players rested and refreshed for those games.
- Alex Cole
Fan’s view: Bring Nketiah in for Jesus on Thursday
Partey has played a lot less than Xhaka and will offer the senior head in the centre alongside Lokonga, writes Dave Seager.
The young Belgian has looked superb when called upon and having Partey alongside him will allow him to express himself more going forward.
This leaves a relatively inexperienced, but talented and fresh, front three consisting of Reiss Nelson to the left and Fabio Vieira to the right of forward Eddie Nketiah.
I have no concerns about Nketiah deputising for Jesus on Thursday and both Nelson and Vieira will relish the chance to show their manager they deserve Premier League minutes, or to impress potential loan suitors in the case of the Englishman.
In addition, with Nelson having played over 20 matches in the Dutch top-flight last season, he should know the opposition well.
- Alex Cole
Fans view: Options at the back
Perhaps Arteta might consider a one game reversion to the system that won Arsenal the FA Cup in 2020 and opt for a back three, writes Dave Seager.
We have seen the team shift to this during matches and we know he experimented in pre-season so it should not be difficult for the squad to adapt.
Rob Holding is a regular in the Europa League and possesses plenty of experience playing in a back three, where his lack of pace is less exposed.
Because Gabriel has had to play most of the Europa matches, being our only left-footed central defender, I propose he be rested – with William Saliba and Ben White deployed either side of Holding.
Both have played less than the Brazilian and the young Frenchman played a whole season at left centre-back in Ligue 1.
Kieran Tierney and Takiehiro Tomiyasu could play as the wing-backs, with Thomas Partey and Albert Sambi Lokonga in midfield.
Despite having enjoyed a recent run in the team Tomiyasu has only logged around 600 minutes, with Tierney playing a similar amount.
Admittedly, Tomiyasu is less attacking, but the imbalance is not unusual in Arteta’s teams, and it offers the double benefit of allowing a specialist defender to nullify Cody Gakpo, as the Japanese star did to Mo Salah a few weeks ago.
Tierney will therefore have far more license to attack on the flank, which is one of his strengths.
- Alex Cole
Fan’s view: Arteta needs to rest key players
Xhaka has barely been rested this campaign and has played over 1200 minutes, while Saka has logged over 1100 – with Jesus and Martinelli also having featured in over 1000 minutes, writes Dave Seager.
These players are all major contributors to our Premier League position and we all want them to continue to be that – with a good rest before Sunday’s clash with Nottingham Forest essential in my view.
It is for this reason that I have been pondering how Arteta might reshuffle his pack when the team travel to Holland on Thursday.
Obviously, despite being all but there, a point would see Arsenal secure top spot – meaning Arteta could play an entirely second string side in the final match at home to Zurich.
So, how could the team set up against a PSV side who have been free scoring at home, stay competitive and still manage to rest the stars who have played more minutes than their peers?
- Alex Cole
Fan's view: energy dropped on Sunday for the first time
Arsenal are in the middle of a bruising schedule and like most fans I was concerned to see the energy and urgency in the team’s performance drop off at St Mary’s on Sunday, writes Dave Seager.
Fortunately, despite dropping Premier League points for the first time since the defeat at Old Trafford – Arsenal still sit two clear at the top of the table.
However, in his desire to win last Thursday against PSV, Mikel Arteta asked key individuals to push their bodies more than others.
Because players such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka are so critical, when their levels drop the whole team suffers.
I believe this is what we witnessed in the second half against Southampton and it cost the team two points, after the first period had been so dominant.
- Alex Cole
Rashford 'ticks boxes' for Arsenal, says Campbell
Arsenal have been urged to poach Marcus Rashford in a shock transfer.
Rashford, 24, has looked back to his best this season at Manchester United following a long-term injury lay off.
But with his contract at Old Trafford running out in the summer, prospective suitors have been circling ahead of its expiry.
And The Gunners have been urged by former club striker Kevin Campbell to sign the "devastating" forward.
- Kealan Hughes
Arsenal scout Celtic midfield star
Arsenal are scouting Celtic star Matt O'Riley and watched him in action against Shakhtar Donetsk yesterday.
The 21-year-old won himself the official Champions League Man of the Match award, despite being used in a slightly deeper role than usual.
Riley joined the Hoops in January for just £1.5million but he has impressed north of the border.
As a result, he has a £20m price tag and has also attracted interest from Crystal Palace.
- Kealan Hughes
Arsenal youngster receives rave reviews
Birmingham City defender George Friend has described Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty as ‘incredible’.
The 24-year-old joined the Blues on loan from the Premier League side back in July and has proved a hit at St Andrews so far.
Friend said: "I think Trusty has been incredible
“I don’t think in the whole time I have been in the Championship I have seen anyone better at coming from a league abroad and just taking to the Championship so easily.
“His first game was Luton away, which is arguably one of the hardest debuts in the league and since then he has just been brilliant.
“He has been excellent to watch and has taken it in his stride.”
- Kealan Hughes
Allardyce questions Arsenal transfer strategy
Sam Allardyce has told the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast he can’t believe Arsenal didn’t try to sign Jude Bellingham.
He said: “I don’t think he should have gone [to Germany],” he said.
“I think Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal or Liverpool missed a magnificent opportunity to snap him up.
“Birmingham at this stage are always going to be struggling for cash, and looking to capitalise on such a great player that they had.”
- Kealan Hughes
Arsenal to target Juventus midfielder
Arsenal could make a move for Tottenham target Weston McKennie in January, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He told Caught Offside: “Arsenal are not working on a deal for [Weston] McKennie as of today; then we will see in January.
“He was a target for Tottenham one year ago, nothing happened as Juventus never wanted to let him go on loan.”
- Kealan Hughes
Crouch impressed by Xhaka comeback
Speaking on his podcast, Peter Crouch has said Xhaka has one of the best ‘Chumbawambas’ he has seen in the Premier League.
The term ‘Chumbawamba’ references the hit song, ‘Tubthumping’, about getting knocked down and back up again.
Asked about players who made great 'Chumbawambas', Crouch replied: “I’m thinking of Granit Xhaka. I’m looking at that like, ‘there was no way back there’.
“You know, he threw his shirt, the armband, he had a reaction from the crowd. Very, very rarely do you see a home crowd against a player like that and then come back from it.
“And to come back in the manner he has come back, certainly this season is a credit to him really, and shows the strength of character.”
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