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Arsenal handed Havertz injury boost after surgery decision

Kai Havertz managed just half an hour in Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 victory against Manchester United on the first weekend of the new Premier League season before picking up a knee injury. It was previously expected that the Germany international would be absent for a longer period, but the forward is set to return to action soon after he decided to undergo surgery.

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Wright believes 'God' intervened in Eze transfer to Arsenal

Ian Wright believes that "God" intervened to help Arsenal snatch Eberechi Eze from Tottenham as the former Crystal Palace star pivoted to join the Gunners at the 11th hour. In a transfer twist straight out of a football fairytale, Wright declared that it was nothing short of divine intervention that led Eze to north London’s red half instead of joining bitter rivals Tottenham.

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Arsenal in direct talks with Leverkusen over Hincapie

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

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Arsenal cancel private jet lined up for sale amid Hincapie talks

Arsenal had to cancel a private jet that was lined up for Jakub Kiwior to travel to Porto to finalise his £22.5 million move to the Portuguese club. The Gunners are yet to agree on a deal with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Piero Hincapie, despite the player agreeing personal terms. The Premier League giants won't be able to sanction Kiwior's transfer unless Hincapie's move is sealed.

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Real recognise real! Dowman lauds Ngumoha as 'the best'

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman hailed Rio Ngumoha as "the best" after the Liverpool sensation's last-gasp winner against Newcastle United on Monday. Ngumoha stole the limelight at St James' Park with a brilliant strike to become the youngest Liverpool scorer in Premier League history. Two days earlier, Dowman became the second-youngest player to represent the Gunners in the English top flight.

Frequently asked questions

Blackburn Rovers were founded in 1875, following a meeting that took place between two men of the Shrewsbury School. Blackburn Rovers are among the founding members of the Football League, the oldest football league in the world.

Blackburn Rovers are owned by Venky's, an Indian poultry company which is part of the V H Group.

Blackburn Rovers played their games at four grounds – Oozehead Ground, Pleasington Cricket Ground, Alexandra Meadows, Leamington Road – before making a permanent shift to Ewood Park in 1890.

Ewood Park has a capacity of 31,367. In 1913, a double-tiered Riverside Stand saw the capacity exceed the 70,000-mark.

Blackburn Rovers have won 10 trophies in total - three first division titles, six FA Cups, and one League Cup.

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Blackburn Rovers have won three English top-flight titles, with only one league triumph in the Premier League era (1994-95).

Derek Fazackerley is Blackburn Rovers' all-time leading appearance maker in club history, featuring in 671 games in an 18-year span for the club.

Blackburn Rovers' leading goalscorer of all-time is former English striker Simon Garner, who netted 194 goals in a 14-year stint at the club.

David Raya, Bob Crompton, Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Simon Garner, Brad Freidel, Roque Santa Cruz, and David Dunn are some of the most famous players to have represented Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers are nicknamed The Riversiders, a reference to one of the stands at Ewood Park, the Riverside Stand, being adjacent to a river.