Community Shield · Defender · #49 · England · 19 yrs
KIERAN GILL AT EMIRATES STADIUM: It was almost as if Arsenal were rubbing it in, replacing Myles Lewis-Skelly with Martin Zubimendi to join Declan Rice in their midfield.
Guimaraes picked up a minor knock against Aston Villa (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has an injury doubt in midfield when Arsenal take on Chelsea in the biggest game of the new Premier League season this afternoon. The London rivals have each picked up two wins from two with Chelsea’s vibrant attack having many tip them as Arsenal’s closest title rivals this season. The Gunners meanwhile have picked up from where they left off, mean in defence having shut out both Coventry City and Aston Villa. Cristhian Mosquera started both games at centre-half in the absence of William Saliba but a knock could force Mikel Arteta into a change with Ezri Konsa ready to come in. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Bruno Guimaraes missed the opening game of the season, coming off the bench in that 1-0 win at Villa Park. But the Brazil international picked up another minor issue in that game, leaving him a doubt today. On Friday, Arteta spoke positively of Jurrein Timber’s fitness with the Dutchman back training with the first-team after his extended layoff. He has not started a game since March with a return this afternoon unlikely. Chelsea meanwhile are sweating on the fitness of Moises Caicedo. After missing the season-opening win against Fulham, he came off the bench against Brighton with the Blues clinging on a little bit in the second-half. But his afternoon lasted just 11 minutes with the Ecuador international leaving the pitch in some discomfort. Caicedo was not in training this week but speaking on Friday, Xabi Alonso was hopeful he could return for Saturday’s session and give him a chance of being in contention today. Summer signing Marco Palestra is unlikely to be available as he continues to recover from a knock with Jordan Henderson also still working his way back from the wrist injury suffered at the World Cup with England. Arsenal XI to face Chelsea – Metro prediction Arteta will be desperate to have Guimaraes fit to start for a huge derby in north London but with Myles Lewis-Skelly doing little wrong in there beside Declan Rice, he may opt for caution with the Brazilian. Christos Tzolis struggled against Aston Villa with Eberechi Eze coming onto replace him on the left. The former Crystal Palace star will hope he did enough to force his way into the team today. Kai Havertz has been preferred up top to Viktor Gyokeres and it’s difficult to see Arteta changing his mind today. Chelsea XI to face Arsenal – Metro prediction Much will depend on the fitness of Caicedo. If not available, Reece James may partner Romeo Lavia in midfield – excelling in that role against the Gunners last November. Elsewhere, it is already looking like a settled side. Arsenal vs Chelsea TV channel, live stream and kick-off time The Premier League match kicks off today (Sunday 6 September) with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm. You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester United reportedly had a genuine interest in Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer, though he was too expensive. It seems the Red Devils explored a number of options in midfield in the last few months, with their three new signings in that position ending up as Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and Carlos Baleba. Lewis-Skelly […] The post Details emerge on Man United’s interest in ambitious £70m Arsenal transfer raid appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Bruno Guimaraes missed the win over Coventry (Picture: Getty Images (Picture: Getty) Ezri Konsa is in line to make his Arsenal debut against his former club when the Gunners take on Aston Villa tonight. The England international completed his £55 million move to the Emirates last week, unveiled to the fans ahead of the season-opening victory over Coventry City last Friday night. Konsa has trained with the first-team this week and will be available to face his former employers. Mikel Arteta remains without half of his regular back four with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba still sidelined. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Timber has not started a game since March due to a troublesome groin injury and while he is stepping up his return plans in training, he will not be available this weekend. Saliba is a long-term absentee as he recovers from his back injury. Bruno Guimaraes started for the Gunners in the Community Shield victory over Manchester City earlier this month but was forced off at the break, later seen with an icepack strapped to his thigh. The Brazil international sat out of the Coventry game and has not been spotted in first-team training this week but Arteta suggested in Friday’s press conference he could yet be involved this evening. Arsenal XI to face Aston Villa – Metro prediction If there are any lingering doubts over Guimaraes’ fitness, Arteta will be tempted to stick with the same starting XI that eased past Coventry last time out. It would mean Myles Lewis-Skelly keeping his place in midfield with his future looking increasingly likely to lie in north London. Kai Havertz was preferred to Viktor Gyokeres up top against Frank Lampard’s side, taking just 15 minutes to open his account for the season. Aston Villa vs Arsenal TV channel, live stream and kick-off time Villa host Arsenal tonight (Monday 31 August) with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm. You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester United have made a fresh enquiry for Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly as they test the North London club’s resolve ahead of the transfer deadline. Transfer insider Indy Kaila broke the exclusive update on X, revealing that a credible Arsenal source confirmed Manchester United made another enquiry regarding Lewis-Skelly’s availability. Man United make fresh enquiry […] The post Man United make fresh enquiry for Arsenal star as transfer deadline looms appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour says he can’t see Myles Lewis-Skelly leaving the club before the end of the summer transfer window. Despite links with Manchester United at various points this summer, it seems Parlour is optimistic that there won’t be any exit for the talented young England international. Lewis-Skelly has shone since rising up from […] The post £50m Man United transfer target “will definitely be an Arsenal player this season” appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arteta will have the final say on any move (Picture: Pau Barrena/Getty Images) Fenerbahce have made an ambitious move to sign Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera before the summer transfer window closes. Mosquera joined the Gunners from Valencia for £13million plus add-ons, signing a five-year contract in north London last summer. The Spain Under-21 international enjoyed an impressive first season in the Premier League, stepping into replace William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes when injury struck. He also had a run at right-back at the end of the campaign, starting in that role in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Arsenal have added to their defensive options this summer with Ezri Konsa arriving from Aston Villa for £50million. Reports in Turkey now suggest Fenerbahce will test Arsenal’s resolve with a loan offer for Mosquera. Fanatik report head coach Ismail Kartal has personally requested the Gunners star as he seeks to strengthen his defence with the club beginning negotiations to sign the 22-year-old on loan. Mosquera started against Coventry on Friday (Picture: Arsenal/Getty) The final decision on Mosquera is set to be left down to Mikel Arteta. Arsenal battled injury problems at the back last season, a trend that continued over the summer which could mean any attempts to sign Mosquera will be turned away. The former Valencia star started 20 matches in all competitions last season, proving to be a dependable member of the Premier League title-winning squad. He started at centre-half in his side’s opening game of the season against Coventry last Friday, helping them keep a clean sheet in a 3-0 victory. Mosquera played his role in Arsenal’s title triumph (Picture: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arteta does have ample cover across his backline with Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie and Konsa all capable of playing in two positions with Myles Lewis-Skelly also in the mix. Saliba and Magalhaes remain the firm first-choice pairing at the back but the former is expected to be out for the opening months of the campaign as he recovers from a back injury. Timber is also still sidelined, still to return to first-team training after a groin problem he initially picked up back in March. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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