There was football royalty at London Colney today. Romario was in the house.
It was a proper double take moment when he walked in to get a coffee at the machine in the press room. I couldn't believe it 😂
Latest from Arteta
- No fresh injuries from midweek
- Standard 'let's see' response when asked about Tross/Ode
- Says Hurzeler reaching out shows 'positive things' about the Brighton boss
- Cup final next week too far in advance to impact his XIs against Everton & Leverkusen
At London Colney - Mikel Arteta press conference due to start imminently.
Arsenal will gladly take that result after such a sloppy performance. Madueke made a big difference. Good decision from Arteta to hook Saka who was very poor.
Very soft penalty decision. Bit of contact maybe, but Arsenal fortunate to get that call. Great composure from Havertz under pressure.
This is a comedy show.
Ben White has travelled with the Arsenal squad to Leverkusen.
He wasn't involved in the part of today's session that was open to the media at London Colney, but he did leave with the squad on the plane.
So, main team news from training is that Trossard and Calafiori are involved despite going off at the weekend. Saliba returns following his ankle issue.
Dowman and Salmon are the two youngsters involved from the start.
Still no Odegaard or White.
At London Colney waiting for the Arsenal squad to emerge for open training before they head off to Germany.
Gabriel absolutely colossal for Arsenal tonight. Outstanding performance, as was Hincapie - especially when he moved into the centre.
Havertz, Calafiori & Trossard really helped change things in the second half.
Three huge wins on the spin after the disappointment at Wolves.
Arsenal may have the lead, but they certainly don't have any control. Brighton are pressing very well from the front and Arsenal are struggling to get out. The ball just keeps coming back.
Mosquera the latest defender forced into an excellent block.
Saka marks his 300th appearance with the opener.
Big stroke of luck as his shot from the edge of the box deflects in off Baleba, but that's what can happen when you shoot.
1-0 Arsenal.
SAKA!!!!
Team news - Mosquera in for Saliba, who is not in the squad.
Dowman back on the bench.
Arsenal: Raya Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Subs: Kepa, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman
Arsenal's home game with Everton moved to Saturday, March 14 (5.30pm ko) following today's Champions League draw. It was due to to be played on the Sunday.
Manchester City's game at West Ham has been switched from the lunchtime kick-off on the Saturday to the 8pm ko.
At Mikel Arteta’s press conference ahead of Chelsea.
On team news:
“We are waiting until tomorrow to find out if we have one or two (more) available from last week.
“Max will play some minutes today with the U21s, Kai will train tomorrow, so let’s see.”
It's a really good draw for Arsenal, no doubt about that.
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Or not…..
Some comeback by Atalanta 👏👏
So, it's not going to be Olympiacos for Arsenal in Europe after they were knocked out by Leverkusen.
Dortmund (2-0 up) face Atalanta tomorrow. Winner of that will be the other potential opponent for Arteta's side.
So it's looking very likely that it will be a trip to Germany in the last 16.
Ah right. I must be going mad, I can't see the touch looking at the replays. Cheers man.
I feel like Saka has had about 6/7 assists taken off him this season for tiny little deflections, etc.
Hi @orbinho.bsky.social. Just wondering if you might be able to clear up why Saka didn't get an official assist for Eze's first goal yesterday? Lots have been asking me, but I can't really give an explanation watching the replays.
Thanks.
Arteta: "I cannot be prouder of what I’ve seen out there. After what happened against Wolves, it was tough. You were angry, upset, ashamed. After that you have to bring everyone together and what we’ve done from the beginning to the end of the match I think was outstanding."
Great finish from Odegaard's ball through.
4-1
The away fans are having a party.
GYOKERES!!!!!!!!!!
Somehow Raya gets back to scramble Richarlison's flick off the line. Great reactions.
Trossard and Eze off for Martinelli and Odegaard.
A fifth goal of the season against Spurs for Eze. He played Saka through and was alert to fire home when the ball broke back to him in the box.
3-1
EZE!!!!!!!!!!!
Mosquera on for Timber.
