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Trossard confirmed as ultimate super sub after vital UCL goal

Leandro Trossard has been effectively confirmed as the Premier League's ultimate super-sub after his goal in Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League win over Athletic Club. The Belgian has struggled to become a regular in Mikel Arteta's team and was linked with an Emirates exit this summer. But his contributions off the bench mean the Gunners can ill-afford to sell him.

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'Could see in his eyes' - Arteta knew Martinelli would be match-winner

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that he knew that Gabriel Martinelli would turn out to be the match-winner against Athletic Club on Tuesday. The Gunners boss sent on the Brazilian in the second half and saw him break the deadlock just 36 seconds after coming off the bench as the Gunners started their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at San Mames.

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'So annoying!' - Arsenal's 'ugly brand of football' slammed

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has slammed Arsenal for their "ugly brand of football" while admitting that he badly wanted Liverpool to beat the Gunners in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Reds eventually edged a very tentative contest at Anfield thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's outstanding free-kick in the 83rd minute.

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Arteta reveals Saliba was injured in warm-up before Liverpool loss

Mikel Arteta has revealed that William Saliba picked up an injury during the warm-up before Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Frenchman was forced off in the fifth minute after he went down following a challenge with Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool went on to win the game 1-0 courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning late free-kick.

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Huge blow for Arsenal as Havertz suffers new injury

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is reportedly set for another period on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury. The 26-year-old Germany international was notably absent from an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning, sparking fears of a serious setback.

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Scholes suggests Gyokeres is not the 'clever striker' Arteta really wanted

Arsenal finally ended their protracted search for a new striker by landing Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in a £64 million deal, but Manchester United legend Paul Scholes isn't convinced that he is the right man to lead Mikel Arteta's attack. Scholes has raised doubts over how Gyokeres will fit into Arteta's system while suggesting he may not be the "clever" No.9 that the coach really wanted.