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Arsenal prepare to host Lille in the UEFA Champions League in a fixture filled with emotional reunions at the Emirates Stadium. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes expressed deep affection for his former club, while Mikel Arteta paid tribute to former team-mate Olivier Giroud.

Bruno Guimaraes is a “wonderful player” and will soon be “starting every week” for Arsenal, Paul Dickov has told GOAL, with the Brazilian midfielder set to “take some of the pressure” off Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. The South American did just that in his latest Premier League appearance as he netted a stunning match-winning goal in a home date with Leeds.

Erling Haaland’s Manchester City future is facing intense scrutiny as European giants circle following the club's recent financial breaches verdict. Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all keeping a close eye on the Norwegian striker as City navigate their appeal process.

Jurrien Timber has insisted that he is relishing the battle for a starting spot at Arsenal alongside Ben White. The Dutch international believes that the intense competition between the two versatile defenders is essential for pushing Mikel Arteta’s side to a higher level.