Arsenal secured their second win of the season in Europe with a narrow victory against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night. A sole own goal, courtesy of Gabriel Martinelli cannoning a shot off the post and off the back of Dmytro Riznyk and into the net proved the difference and therefore failed to instil much in the …
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Riccardo Calafiori sends injury message to Mikel Arteta as Gabriel Martinelli shows Arsenal form
There was something fitting about the fact that Mykhailo Mudryk was watching on as Arsenal played Shakhtar. Just a year and a half ago, it looked as though he would be on the pitch instead of in the stands – presumably as a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli. In the long run, the Brazilian had borne …
Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk highlights: Martinelli forces own goal as Calafiori limps off injured
Arsenal return to their European journey with a home clash with Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. The Gunners have started the revamped Champions League competition unbeaten with a draw in Atalanta before an impressive win over PSG. Shakhtar have not enjoyed a strong start and have just one point from their opening two games. While in …
Arsenal player ratings vs Shakhtar Donetsk as Gabriel Martinelli shines but two players struggle
Arsenal are currently facing a potential injury crisis in wake of their Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. The Gunners managed to claim a 1-0 win over the Ukrainian champions, but it didn’t come without yet more caveats on the personnel front. Arsenal defender Ben White was surprisingly substituted at half-time, with Thomas Partey dropping to …
Arsenal will be eager to bounce back from their disappointing weekend result when they host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The Gunners were beaten 2-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday, a result which saw them slip to four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. However, Arsenal remain unbeaten in the Champions League and can take a step closer to the round of 16 should they overcome the Ukrainian champions. Shakhtar are yet to win in the competition, failing …
Mikel Arteta could unleash record-breaking Arsenal star against Shakhtar Donetsk
Mikel Arteta has once again called for patience in the development of Arsenal’s young sensation, Ethan Nwaneri. The 17-year-old made headlines in September 2022 when he became the youngest player to ever feature for both Arsenal and the Premier League, debuting against Brentford. Since then, Nwaneri has continued to impress, scoring a brace in his …
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Odegaard, Saka, Timber – Latest Arsenal injury news and return dates for Shakhtar Donetsk clash
Mikel Arteta will be hoping Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber can return from injury for Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk. The duo missed the weekend defeat to Bournemouth, though Arteta will have been pleased to welcome Ben White back into the fold. The right-back has not featured since the 2-2 draw at Manchester …
Arsenal guaranteed to be without five players for Shakhtar as Saka and Timber ‘decision made’
Mikel Arteta is still dealing with numerous Arsenal injury worries ahead of the Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk – despite four players overcoming fitness concerns to play against Bournemouth. Kai Havertz and Thomas Partey, despite both leaving international duty early, started the game along with the returning Ben White. Despite some key players featuring, the …
Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury blow for Shakhtar amid Saka and Timber updates
Mikel Arteta has provided a fitness update on Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk. Saka was absent for Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth with a hamstring issue picked up on international duty. There had been suggestions that the 23-year-old could be available for the trip …
Arsenal get new Premier League title race outcome prediction after Liverpool and Man City drama
Arsenal have seen their Premier League title hopes take a significant hit with both Manchester City and Liverpool winning after their defeat to Bournemouth. The Gunners could have gone top, albeit briefly, had they secured maximum points at Vitality Stadium, but instead they suffered their first defeat of the 2024/25 season. Goals from Ryan Christie …