David Raya was not expected to start Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona, but Mikel Arteta has revealed a fitness worry as the keeper was left out of the squad entirely
Champions League latest score and goal updates today - Gunners are all but guaranteed automatic last-16 spot but still chasing lucrative win in Spain
Arsenal have been handed a key injury scare ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Manchester City after David Raya missed Wednesday’s clash against Girona.
Aston Villa face a huge night in the Champions League as they need a win over Celtic to also qualify for the top eight and secure automatic passage into the last-16. Unai Emery has named Watkins in the starting line up for the match, with Jhon Duran on the bench amid transfer speculation involving the Colombian international too.
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Arsenal handed immediate £60m Ollie Watkins transfer response as Aston Villa verdict sentLatest Arsenal transfer news with Ollie Watkins set to be the Gunners' priority signing before January's deadline day
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Arsenal Bid for England International StrikerArsenal’s surprise bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins was rejected in the final week of the transfer window. The Gunners seem to have solidified their interest in the boyhood Arsenal fan and will be hoping to have this transfer wrapped up before this transfer window’s deadline,
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta criticises ref abuse
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Mikel Arteta calls for Arsenal fans to eradicate 'hatred' after vile abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following hugely controversial Myles Lewis-Skelly red card against Wolves
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Myles Lewis-Skelly reaction to Arsenal red card being overturned
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta criticises ref abuse after Myles Lewis-Skelly red
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.
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Man City release statement as fire breaks out at Etihad ahead of Champions League clashManchester City's Champions League clash with Club Brugge was rocked after a fire broke out at the Etihad Stadium hours before the game was due to kick-off
It is understood Arsenal have made an initial offer for Aston Villa forward Watkins which has been rejected but an improved attempt is expected.
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has warned Mikel Arteta against signing £65m target Matheus Cunha. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian as they look to bolster Arteta’s attacking options before the transfer deadline.
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Mikel Arteta to name strong Arsenal team in Girona as he eyes momentum for Man City showdown - Arteta rules out mass rotation for Champions League dead-rubber in Spain
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has defended his £32m signing Mikel Merino following criticism from Jamie Carragher. Merino signed a four-year deal with the Gunners after completing a big-money move from La Liga side Real Sociedad last summer.
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