Arsenal injuries: Rice, Odegaard and Havertz latest ahead of Chelsea clash

Mikel Arteta has cast doubt on the involvement of Declan Rice when Arsenal take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, and is also unsure whether Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz or Mikel Merino will be fit to play. The Gunners are enduring an uncharacteristically sticky patch of form, recently losing to Bournemouth and Newcastle in …

Martin Odegaard compared to Arsenal icon as captain tipped to shine against Chelsea

Martin Odegaard could be transformative for Arsenal once he returns to Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup, according to Ray Parlour. Odegaard came off the bench for Arsenal during the 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday as he nears full fitness. The attacking midfielder had been out of action since spraining his ankle while on international duty with …

Kai Havertz and Declan Rice are both doubts for Arsenal ahead of their game with Chelsea

Mikel Arteta delivered some sobering news regarding his Arsenal team ahead of the clash with Chelsea on Sunday. Arsenal suffered a couple of rare issues to their side over the last week. Both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz have been effective mainstays in the side and rarely had any injury problems. Rice has reportedly got a broken toe …

Arsenal open contract talks with Premier League wonderkid; Mikel Arteta knows he’s a ‘big talent’

Arsenal are in talks to offer young star Ethan Nwaneri a bumper new deal as reward for his progress at the club. Nwaneri has firmly established himself as a regular in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans this season and the club are keen to recognise his importance to the team with fresh terms. The attacking midfielder …

Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Rice, Odegaard calls made

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday’s Premier League London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old missed the 1-0 Champions League loss to Inter Milan in midweek with a foot injury, believed to be a broken toe, but he could play through the pain barrier to make himself available here. Despite being handed …

Gabriel Jesus shares frustrations as Mikel Arteta makes Chelsea vow

Arsenal suffered another defeat on Wednesday as they were beaten 1-0 by Inter Milan in the Champions League, having also lost 1-0 to Newcastle last weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side are in a disappointing run of form at the moment and will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they travel to Chelsea this weekend. Arsenal have dropped points in a …

Arsenal were beaten in back-to-back games after their 1-0 loss at Newcastle on the weekend and Mikel Arteta will now have to rally his troops for a huge game against Chelsea on Sunday

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has claimed the team need more luck in front of goal after losing 1-0 to Inter Milan – the second straight game they have failed to score in. Hakan Calhanoglou’s first half penalty – Inter’s only shot on target – was enough to give the Italian side all three points at the San Siro and leave Arsenal rueing …

Arsenal have been handed a huge injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Chelsea on the road on Sunday.

The Gunners have had a poor run of results and they have picked up just one point from their previous three league games. The club recently suffered a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League where they were probably the better outfit. Arsenal will travel to Stamford Bridge for Sunday’s derby against Chelsea. …

Declan Rice injury return timeline as extent of Arsenal midfielder problem emerges

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is determined to play through the pain barrier despite breaking his toe during the 1-0 defeat against Newcastle last Saturday. The 25-year-old missed the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan on Wednesday but is eager to be back in action for the trip to Chelsea this weekend. Rice has been included in the England …

Arsenal will be without two of their summer signings for the Premier League season-defining clash with Chelsea at the weekend.

Arsenal take on Chelsea this weekend knowing that their title hopes could be defined by the result. A defeat might see the Gunners fall ten points off the lead and see other sides have the chance to move above them in the table. Of course, Riccardo Calafiori is out, expected to return after the international break, …