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Gabriel Jesus has replaced Max Dowman in the Arsenal Champions League squad with immediate effect.

It means the Brazilian is now available for the game with Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
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A stat to show just how impressive Mikel Merino has been since playing as a striker.

Since the start of November, no Premier League player has been involved in more goals in all competitions than Merino - 7 (4 goals, 3 assists)

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🚨 Arsenal injury update

Arteta says it is going to be matter of days for William Saliba and for Leandro Trossard before they are fit.

Will be a "matter of weeks" for Havertz. Sounds unlikely to be available before end of month.

Gabriel going to be "weeks" as well.

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That Reece James performance was exceptional. I know Thomas Tuchel doesn't see him there but what an option. Not a foot wrong today, an assist and really lead his side when Chelsea went down to 10 men

1st v 3rd*

Just came back to change 😅😅

A big one today. 1st v 2nd in the Premier League

Report from the Emirates as Noni Madueke scores his first Arsenal goal to make it five wins from five in the Champions League #AFC

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Arsenal: Luis Munoz, 13, becomes youngest Uefa Youth League player Arsenal's 13-year-old midfielder Luis Munoz becomes the youngest player to feature in the Uefa Youth League.

Luis Munoz, a 13-year-old midfielder in Arsenal's academy, has become the youngest player to feature in the Uefa Youth League. He came on in the 4-2 win over Bayern Munich this afternoon #AFC

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Arsenal v Bayern Munich: Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise reunite in Champions League Former Crystal Palace team-mates Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze reunite when Arsenal host Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

From star players at Crystal Palace, playing chess and now shining in Europe, it’s going to be a special night at the Emirates for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise #AFC

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North London derby day

The Air Albania stadium 🇦🇱

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott on his dreams of the World Cup: "I don't think it has sunk in too much yet. The World Cup is a dream of mine. (I'm) Taking it just one step at a time. If I get the chance to play hopefully I can impress and show what I'm capable of."

James Trafford and Trevoh Chalobah have been called up to the England squad to replace Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon. Marc Guehi has joined up but is being assessed.

Tuchel on Lewis-Skelly and the other players who have dropped out: "It’s about competition and performance. The door is always open for performance at a high level. Myles needs more starts and more minutes." Tuchel went on to say that the players who have been left out have been outperformed.

Tuchel on Bellingham and Foden: "We are delighted they are back. The contribution from both of them to their clubs has been immense. They score regularly decisive goals. We are delighted they back. Jude comes back as a number 10."

Mikel Merino: No Viktor Gyokeres, no problem - makeshift frontman steps up for Arsenal again The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something that Arsenal fans have got used to seeing over the past nine months.

Mikel Arteta on his ‘joy’ of working with Mikel Merino, ‘inventing options’ because of injuries and how the midfielder could have to be about to have another stint as Arsenal’s number nine #AFC

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How Arsenal are trying to improve the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium Arsenal are enjoying an excellent start to the season but concerns remain about the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium. So what are they doing about it?

A look at how Arsenal are looking to improve the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta is regularly speaking to supporters about what he wants from them and he even appears to have had a hand in the goal announcements #AFC

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Fitness updates from Mikel Arteta

William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are out of the game with Brighton. Arteta says that both are continuing to be assessed.

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are available #AFC

Arsenal: Why Gunners have the 'fear factor' and are now the Premier League team to beat As Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at why teams are 'afraid' of them.

Arsenal are becoming many people's favourites for the title and the stats back that up. It's been an impressive start and with their threat from set-pieces, the solid defence and players still to come back from injury it's looking promising #AFC

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Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze scores against former club as Gunners extend lead at top of Premier League Eberechi Eze scores against his former club as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points.

🚨 Report from the Emirates. Arsenal keep another clean sheet and score from another set-piece. A feeling that is getting very familiar as the Gunners continue to build momentum at the top of the league #AFC

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Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal 'much better' as drought ends - Mikel Arteta Viktor Gyokeres ends an eight-game run without a goal by scoring twice against Atletico Madrid - and Mikel Arteta says the forward makes Arsenal

“He makes us a much better team. I think we've become much more unpredictable".

Mikel Arteta continued to praise Viktor Gyokeres as the striker scored two much needed goals. The celebrations showed how much his team-mates value him #AFC

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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: UEFA Champions League stats & head-to-head Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League

🚨 Report from the Emirates as Arsenal put four past Atletico Madrid and Viktor Gyokeres gets two much needed goals #AFC

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Half time. Arsenal the better team but Atletico hard to break down as expected. The away side have probably had the best chance of taking the lead through Alavrez after Raya's mistake #AFC

Arsenal: How Declan Rice's role has changed at the Gunners Since the arrival of Martin Zubimendi at Arsenal, BBC Sport looks at how Declan Rice has completed his transformation to an all-round midfielder.

🚨 The evolution of Declan Rice. How Mikel Arteta has given him more freedom, the impact Zubimendi's signing has had on him, how England are benefitting and how it helps Arsenal be more of a threat all over the pitch #AFC

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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: Mikel Arteta says he looks up to Diego Simeone Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks of his admiration for Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone before the two sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mikel Arteta has said that he looks up to Diego Simeone and that the Atletico Madrid manager would succeed in the Premier League if he ever took a job in England #AFC

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Mikel Arteta on William Saliba watching Atletico Madrid on the team bus after beating Fulham: "Very pleased because I didn't encourage it, that came from them. We know this will be a tough one, so the earlier we think about it the better. I love that initiative from the players." #AFC

Arsenal are training before their Champions League match tomorrow with Atletico Madrid. Only the four long-term absentees of Havertz, Madueke, Jesus and Odegaard missing. Former academy player Tyreece John-Jules training with the squad, he’s currently without a club #AFC

Fulham vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League score, stats & updates Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Fulham vs Arsenal in the Premier League

🚨 Report from Craven Cottage as another Arsenal set-piece sees them go three points clear at the top of the league. Liverpool to play tomorrow but the Gunners now unbeaten in 8 games in all competitions #AFC

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Big win for Arsenal. Three points clear at the top of the league