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ArsenalSummary
Generated byArsenal's preparations for their Premier League title defence have been dealt a serious blow after the club confirmed that William Saliba will miss an extended period with a back injury sustained during France's World Cup campaign. The centre-back, one of the most important players in Mikel Arteta's system, underwent specialist reviews on his return to London and avoided surgery, but the timeline for his return remains uncertain. Losing a defender of Saliba's calibre before a ball has been kicked in anger is a significant setback for a side that built its title win on defensive solidity.
The injury has forced Arsenal to move quickly in the market. The club is reportedly weighing moves for free agent John Stones and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa as short-term cover options, while the search for more permanent reinforcements continues in the background.
In midfield, Arsenal have opened direct talks with Newcastle over Bruno Guimaraes and are preparing to test the Magpies' resolve with a £70 million offer. The Brazil international has made clear his desire to join the Premier League champions, though Newcastle insist he is not for sale. Separately, Arsenal are among a cluster of elite clubs monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, valued at around £100 million, as well as Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and PSG's Bradley Barcola as potential attacking additions.
Off the pitch, Arsenal and adidas have launched their 2026-27 home and away kits ahead of a pre-season friendly against Girona on August 1, with the new campaign fast approaching.
Arsenal Overview
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Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 |  Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 |  Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.
American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).
The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.
The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.
Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.
London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.
Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).
Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.
Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.