THOMAS PARTEY is hoping to return to action for Arsenal next month according to reports.
The Ghanaian international sustained a groin injury during the run-up to Arsenal's victory against Manchester United.
But on the flip side, Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is 'fine' after his reported persistent Achilles issue.
Elsewhere, the Gunners are one of a number of Premier League sides monitoring Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to reports.
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- By Joshua Hall
Gunners winless since 2017
Arsenal haven’t beaten Everton at Goodison Park since 2017 and will be hoping to change their luck in tomorrow’s game.
The Gunners have lost four and drawn one in their last five visits to the Merseyside outfit.
In fact the last time they beat the Toffees away (5-2, Oct 2017) they fielded a starting 11 made entirely of players that no longer play for the club.
- By Joshua Hall
Wenger thinks Arsenal have advantage over City
Arsene Wenger has said he believes Arsenal are well placed to take advantage of Manchester City’s squad changes this season.
The former Gunners boss believes his old team could go one step further than they did last season and end up as Premier League winners.
Arsenal haven’t won the league since 2004 when Wenger was in charge, but the Frenchman reckons injuries and exits at the Etihad have put Arsenal in the drivers seat.
Speaking on the Seaman Says podcast, he said: “I believe as well that City, having lost [Kevin] De Bruyne for a long period and Gundogan [to Barcelona], who was a very important player, even if they are a top team I don’t disagree with that, maybe they (Arsenal) can take advantage of it.”
- By Joshua Hall
Partey return edging closer
Thomas Partey could be closer to returning to the pitch that initially expected.
The Arsenal midfielder has been sidelined after picking up a groin injury in training.
And despite initial reports suggesting Partey could be out of action for a number of months, Mikel Arteta has hinted it could be sooner.
The Gunners boss spoke ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Goodison Park to face Everton on Sunday, suggesting Partey’s return is now just a matter of weeks away.
He said: “He’s still a few weeks away. He’s got a muscle injury and he’s progressing well but he’s still a few weeks away.”
Credit: Getty
- By Joshua Hall
Jesus thrives against Everton
Gabriel Jesus has scored more goals against Everton that any other team in his career.
The Gunners’ striker has bagged eight times against the Toffees and will be hoping to add to his tally this weekend.
Mikel Arteta may call on Jesus from the start for the first time this season after he scored off the bench for Arsenal in their 3-1 win over Man Utd.
The Brazilian missed the first two games of the season through injury but is fit and available for selection for Arsenal’s clash with Everton.
Arteta’s side travel to Goodison Park tomorrow where they kick off at 4:30pm.
Odegaard deal ‘matter of time’
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly close to signing a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
The Norwegian has been a crucial player for Mikel Arteta’s side since signing on a permanent deal back in 2021.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, Odegaard’s new deal is only a “matter of time” before it is completed.
Arsenal fans will be pleased to keep hold of one of their highest performers as they look to push Manchester City for the title again this season.
Odegaard scored 15 goals and registered seven assists in his 37 Premier League appearances last term.
Credit: Getty Saka ‘fine’ after injury concern
Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Mikel Arteta has claimed Bukayo Saka is “fine” depsite concerns over an injury.
Reports emerged during the international break that the Gunners’ starboy had been nursing an achilles injury.
But Arsenal boss Arteta has set the record straight saying Saka is fit to play and that knocks like these are common place in top level sport.
He’s fine. He trained normally today so nothing to report there. Every player has pains or issues. That’s normal in elite sports, but nothing to worry about.
Mikel ArtetaPre-Everton Press Conference
- By Nyle Smith
Xhak again
Harry Kane made it four goals in four games for Bayern Munich on Friday… thanks to an error from his old North London derby foe Granit Xhaka.
The England captain nodded home from close range after a flick on from a corner.
And it was Xhaka who was supposed to have been marking him at the back post.
- By Ian Tuckey
Mikel admits 'big emotional connection' to Toffees
Mikel Arteta is “really excited” by Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Goodison hoodoo.
But the Emirates chief admitted a “big emotional connection” with Everton – the club he had the longest spell with as a player.
Arteta said: “The last six years we have not won there so we are going to have to earn it.
“We are going to have to be at our best to beat them there.
“It is a big emotional connection I have to that football club with many years I spent there, the incredible memories that I have so I’m always grateful.
“Sometimes you cannot avoid a battle (with Everton), the style of play they have is very clear and they’re very good at that.
“We have a different one and it’s about trying to impose your way of playing and the tactic is just to make sure your opponent’s strengths are hiding.”
- By Ian Tuckey
London giants keen on Norway striker
Arsenal and Chelsea are being linked to 18-year-old Club Brugge frontman Antonio Nusa.
The Norwegian has already won two caps and is a pivotal player for his Belgian club.
- By Ian Tuckey
Could Partey replace Pogba?
Paul Pogba’s provisional doping suspension has increased speculation that Juventus will come back in for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey in January.
Reports in Italy suggest Juve rate the Ghana anchorman as a solid potential replacement for fellow 30-year-old Pogba.
Partey was linked with a summer exit from the Emirates after Declan Rice arrived for £105illion.
But boss Mikel Arteta was always happy to keep him – and that judgement has so far been rewarded
- By Ian Tuckey
Mo finally back
Midfielder Mohamed Elneny is back in training after being out with a knee injury since January.
The Arsenal anchorman, 31, signed a contract until next summer shortly after getting crocked during practice eight months ago.
Credit: Getty - By Ian Tuckey
Gunners' line-up last time they won at Goodison
No players remain from Arsenal's starting team the last time they triumphed at Goodison Park six years ago.
Legendary boss Arsene Wenger was in charge, with icons like Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil leading the way.
- By Ian Tuckey
Xhaka error helps Kane bag 300th club goal
Harry Kane reached 300 club goals as he made it four in four for new club Bayern Munich – helped by Granit Xhaka's error
However, former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka had the last laugh with Bayer Leverkusen against his old Tottenham foe in tonight's 2-2 Bundesliga draw.
Kane nodded a seventh-minute opener after Xhaka was caught ball-watching and lost the England skipper
Alex Grimaldo soon with a superb free-kick into the top corner, only for Leon Goretzka to restore Bayern's lead on 86 minutes.
That goal looked to have won it, only for a VAR review to penalise Alphonse Davies for a foul inside the penalty area.
Exequiel Palacios converted the resulting spot-kick to tie the match at 2-2 and maintain both sides' unbeaten league starts.
Credit: AP - By Ian Tuckey
Gunners' next five games
Arsenal resume action at Eveton in the Prem on Sunday afternoon.
And their following two fixtures appear even bigger.
- By Ian Tuckey
Arsenal and Blues duel for another whizkid
Arsenal and Chelsea could lead the fight for another wonderkid.
The Blues are understood to have already made unsuccessful approaches for Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, 17.
But Sport Witness suggest both London giants are still tracking the Brazilian.
- By Ian Tuckey
Arteta 'excited' by chance to end Goodison woe
Mikel Arteta has admitted a strong affection for old club Everton – but is "really excited" by Arsenal's bid to end their Goodison jinx.
The Gunners boss revealed his "big emotional connection" with the club he played for from 2005-11.
Arteta said: "I'm really excited about it, the last six years we have not won there so we are going to have to earn it.
"We know we are going to have to be at our best to beat them there and that's something we haven't managed to do so that's where we are going to start.
"It is a big emotional connection I have to that football club with many years I spent there, the incredible memories that I have so I'm always grateful.
"It's a big part of my playing career and as a coach I have to play against them and we have to beat them.
"Sometimes you cannot avoid a battle (with Everton), the style of play they have is very clear and they're very good at that.
"We have a different one and it's about trying to impose your way of playing and the tactic is just to make sure your opponent's strengths are hiding."
- By Ian Tuckey
Gunners and Chelsea eye Nusa
Arsenal and Chelsea are both tipped to pursue Club Brugge prodigy Antonio Nusa in January.
The twice-capped Norway striker, 18, moved to his Belgian club from home-country team Stabaek in 2021.
And despite his youth he is already a key man for Brugge, with four goals in 45 games.
Credit: Rex - By Ian Tuckey
'NO Spurs players would start for Arsenal'
Ex-Tottenham midfielder and manager Tim Sherwood believes NO current Spurs players would get in the Arsenal team.
Ahead of the North London derby on Sunday week, Sherwood suggested playmaker James Maddison would be the closest.
The former Prem title winner with Blackburn told the No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast:“At the moment there’s not one standing out to me who gets into the team.
"I was thinking Son, who do you leave out? Saka? Martinelli?
"Odegaard has to be in the team, he goes in where Maddison would go in.
"We’ve seen Maddison have these spells at Leicester. He has better players around him now, so hopefully he can continue playing on a regular basis like he is."
- By Ian Tuckey
Arteta hopes Wenger is wrong
Mikel Arteta is confident Arsene Wenger is wrong to claim Arsenal's Champions League return will cost them Prem points.
Current boss Arteta said: "Well, it’s exactly the same as last year. We played every three days, but it was the Europa League. So the competition is different.
"Obviously, the demands of that competition and the expectations are different, especially as we’ve been away from there for seven years. But it’s excitement.
"This is where we want to be. When you look at the fixtures and the games that we have to play, I think everybody’s really looking forward to it."
All-time great Gunners' manager Wenger had told David Seaman’s Seaman Says podcast this week: "We have to deal with the Champions League, so that costs points as well."
- By Ian Tuckey
Juve still linked with Partey
Paul Pogba’s provisional doping suspension has increased speculation that Juventus will come back in for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey in January.
Reports in Italy suggest Juve rate the Ghana anchorman as a solid potential replacement for fellow 30-year-old Pogba.
Partey was linked with a summer exit from the Emirates after Declan Rice arrived for £105illion.
But boss Mikel Arteta was always happy to keep him – and that judgement has so far been rewarded.
- By Ian Tuckey
Merson hails Jesus return
Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes Gabriel Jesus' return to full fitness is a "massive boost" – for his old club's Prem AND Champions League hopes.
The former England star feels the Gunners need nore cover – with limited options up front.
Merson told SportsKeeda: “Arsenal have had their fair share of problems in recent weeks, but Gabriel Jesus’ return to full fitness is a massive boost.
“With UEFA Champions League football on the horizon, they’ll need timely contributions from everyone in the squad to compete on all fronts.”
- By Ian Tuckey
United and Arsenal games moved
Manchester United and Arsenal have had their fixtures on Saturday September 4 moved after that month's live TV games were revealed.
United's trip to Fulham switches to 12:30 for TNT Sports.
And Arsenal's visit to Newcastle is the late 5.30 kick-off on Sky Sports.
Spurs and Chelsea both appear twice in November.
- By Ian Tuckey
Arteta reveals Saka boost
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka is fit for Sunday's Prem trip to Everton.
The Emirates boss dismissed speculation his England winger could be out due to an Achilles problem.
Arteta told Arsenal.com: “He’s fine. He trained normally today so nothing to report there.
"Every player has pains or issues. That’s normal in elite sports, but nothing to worry about.”
- By Ian Tuckey
Zubimendi 'close' to Arsenal deal
Arsenal are reportedly already closing on a January deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Barcelona have also been linked with the long-time Gunners' target.
Credit: Getty But Nacional claim Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is "favourite" to sign the twice-capped Spaniard in the next transfer window.
Capturing Zubimendi, 24, would boost Arteta's string of superstar signings over the summer.
Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber arrived for around £200million in total.
And David Raya came in on loan from Brentford to fight Aaron Ramsdale for the No1 shirt.
- By Ian Tuckey
Partey eyes October return
Thomas Partey is eyeing a Gunners' return in October, according to the Evening Standard.
The Ghana anchorman hurt his groin ahead of the 3-1 win over Manchester United before the international break.
He was left out of Ghana’s squad for the international break to recover at Arsenal’s London Colney training centre.
The midfielder is now hopeful of an October return but Arsenal reportedly do not want to rush him back at the risk of worsening the injury.
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