William Saliba was a notable absentee from Arsenal's official squad photo for the 2026-27 season, sparking immediate concern among supporters online. The club has quickly moved to clarify the situation, confirming the French defender missed the photoshoot due to a scheduled medical appointment.
Mikel Arteta has offered a promising fitness update on Martin Zubimendi as Arsenal prepare for a challenging trip to the City Ground. The Spanish midfielder has been sidelined alongside Piero Hincapie, but the Gunners boss suggests one is much closer to a return than the other.
French veteran Olivier Giroud enjoyed a poignant homecoming to North London this week, reuniting with the Arsenal faithful during a Champions League clash. Although the match ended in a disappointing result for his current side, the veteran striker was visibly moved by the reception he received from both sets of supporters.
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