Meanwhile, it is reported that the prospect of betting with Granit Xhaka was key in Thomas Partey’s resolve to enroll in the Gunners.
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RACE SAK
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka makes his England debut in tonight’s Wales friendly.
– England (@England) October 2020
ED FORT
Arsenal’s technical director, Edu, has revealed how he told Mesut Ozil and Sokratis Papastahopolos that they will play for Arsenal this season.
Edu and his coach Mikel Arteta held face-to-face meetings with the disadvantaged duo about why they were not part of the UEFA club’s 25-man squad.
He said: “We had to manage the number of foreign players on the team because we are allowed to have 17 on our list.
“I talked to Mikel about the players who were going to be excluded and discussed how to deal with this delicate situation.
“The way we did it was to sit down with the players concerned and be open to them and also talk to their agents.
“The only way to do this was face to face and obviously why Mikel made this decision. And I think we did very well.
COR BLIMEY
The U19 friendly against Scotland was cancelled halfway after a positive Covid-19 controlled the match.
The Young Lions broke into St George’s Park leading 3-1, only to be told the game was canceled.
Players were informed that a member of the backroom had won a positive test, which led the referee to interrupt the proceedings.
Commenting on the matter, an FA spokesman said: “England’s U19 adjustment against Scotland in St. Louis. George’s Park this afternoon defected in the first part as a precautionary measure under the COVID protocol.
“We’re in a position to make more comments right now. “
WALK ON
Kyle Walker admitted that some of his fellow Englishmen made mistakes with the coronavirus pandemic, but insists they know all their responsibilities.
The 30-year-old, who broke coronavirus regulations four more times, says Gareth Southgate has talked to the Three Lions about his duties.
In statements to the ITV Football Show podcast before the friendly clash with Wales, Walker said, “He [Gareth Southgate] reminded us.
“We had an assembly and he talked about our everyday roles and jobs, only in the box but out of the box.
“Obviously, we are in a difficult time for everyone, however, in representing England, we have to take that on our shoulders and assume it.
“We want to know what’s right and what’s wrong. But I think other people make mistakes, too.
“Outside the box plays an important role, but we want our players to play for England.
“Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho, Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell, are all the most sensible quality players playing for wonderful teams. “
OPEN GATE
Gareth Southgate is expected to receive Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho in England on Friday.
The trio broke the rules of the coronavirus by attending chelsea striker Abraham’s wonderful birthday this weekend, creating England’s new pandemic headache.
After Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden were excluded from this month’s team because of their coronavirus error in Iceland, Southgate delayed the arrival of Sancho, Chilwell and Abraham for a few days.
Excluded from tonight’s friendly against Wales, the three are back on Friday to join Arsenal duo Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Bukayo Saka, according to Sky Sports.
ICYMI
Atletico Madrid will still lose Thomas Partey as the blame game continues for his move to Arsenal.
Despite everything, the Gunners welcomed their boy on the day of the play deadline when they paid for the midfielder’s forty-five million pound outing.
But Arsenal handed that check to Atletico: they went straight to La Liga to put the deal on the game.
The relationship between the two clubs has been described as “irreparable”, and Atletico is disappointed.
Now, according to the BBC’s Spanish football editor Guillem Balague, the Spanish club’s anger is more directed against the player than against his new club.
He writes: “The Gunners had sought to negotiate a payment for the 27-year-old through the window, but Atletico was unwilling to start the discussions because they had no interest in accepting an offer for him.
PART OF THE CHASE
Here’s Arsenal coach Edu explaining how the club lost hope of touchdown Thomas Partey.
The midfielder signed from Atletico Madrid for forty-five million pounds on the day of the play deadline.
Edu tells how we knew and fulfilled our long-term ✍️
v Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 2020
BREAKING – AUBA AND OUT
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from gabonese squadron with a sprained ankle, questioning him for the Gunners with Manchester City.
Aubameyang, 31, will withdraw from his country’s friendly against Benin on Sunday.
Borussia Dortmund’s former striker was injured in Arsenal’s 2–1 win over Sheffield United over the weekend.
He hoped to recover in time to play with his country, but will not make it to Lisbon for the match.
EUR READY
Arsenal have announced their in the Europa League.
And unsurprisingly, there’s no place for Mesut Ozil.
Defender Sokratis is omitted.
Goalkeepers: Leno, Runarsson, Macey, Hillson, Iliev
Defenders: Bellerin, Gabriel, Holding, Cedric, Mustafi, Chambers, Pablo Mari, David Luiz, Kolasinac, Tierney
Midfilders: Dani Ceballos, Willian, Maitland-Niles, Partey, Elneny, Xhaka
Forwards: Lacazette, Aubameyang, Pepe
Nelson, Saka, Willock, and Smith Rowe are included as players.
XHAK ATTACK
Thomas Partey has been persuaded to sign up for Arsenal through the prospect of betting with Granit Xhaka, Wonder reports.
According to The Athletic, Francis Cagigao – then head of recruitment – discussed with the Ghanaian how he would integrate with the Swiss in a deep midfield.
And it is added that in one of those encounters, Partey expressed admiration for the Bad Boy of the Gunners, creating him the ideal spouse for his game.
GUNNER GO?
Arsenal have attempted to terminate Mesut Ozil’s contract, according to reports.
The Gunners will leave the German from their team of 25 Europa League players, which has compounded the problem.
UEFA will publish this season’s Champions League and Champions League later, after clubs introduced them on Tuesday night.
And with the 31-year-old man about to stay out, northern Londoners have taken steps from the books, according to the Mirror.
YOU KNOW ABSTENTION
Arsenal stars who are NOT on duty abroad will be transferred to London Colney today.
This is Callum Chambers, who is facing a great war for a post in the Emirates.
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New photographs of Colney ????
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 8 October 2020
PLAYED A GAME
Thomas Partey convinced Arsenal all his time with the prospect of betting alongside Granit Xhaka, according to reports.
Gunners officials met with former Atletico Madrid player for the 2018–19 season, The Athletic said.
During those meetings, Francis Cagigao, then head of foreign recruitment, discussed how Partey could have compatibility with the club system.
It is claimed that Arsenal’s leaders have raised the concept that Ghanaian plays most of the interior of a three-man midfielder, as he has with Atleti.
But they also played as a midfield duo alongside Xhaka, with a 10th striker of them.
And it is that in one of those meetings that Partey revealed his admiration for Xhaka, it is alleged.
ON YOUR BIKE
It may not impress in defense, so Shkodran Mustafi can play in front.
And he showed decent skills to complete with this good looks in training.
Watch out for Premier League defenses!
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v Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 2020
CORE BLIMEY!
A feature written here through the wonderful SunSport Dave Fraser.
Great things were expected from the 2012 Arsenal team’s “British core. “
But where is he now? Read all about it . . .
What happened to Arsenal’s ‘British core’ after the iconic 2012 symbol with Wenger, adding Jack Wilshere and Carl Jenkinson?
FRENCH FANTASY
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Olivier Giroud has hinted that he will play in Serie A.
Chelsea star will struggle this season with Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham in front of him in the hierarchy.
Speaking to French television channel RMC Sport, Top of the Foot said: “I’m about to move to Serie A. They appreciate the experienced players there, but the movement did not materialize.
“In the future, we’ll see what happens, evaluate the opportunities I’ll have. “
Cryptic.
MACHINE FOR PURPOSE
Eddie Nketiah is a club and country right now.
No boss Mikel Arteta chose him against Alexandre Lacazette in his last game.
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v Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 2020
MAIT ONE MINUTE
Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Barcelona’s theme of interest on the day of the move-in agreement.
The Catalans were on the right-back and, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, their search took them to north London.
But in the end, Ajax star Sergino Dest is the guy in the rhythm of the role, and Maitland-Niles’ interest never again than that.
COVID KO
Arsenal are in talks to bring Kieran Tierney back to London after returning THREE negatives for coronavirus.
The 23-year-old Scottish left-back will miss the attack on Manchester City on 17 October after being exposed to fellow foreign team Stuart Armstrong, who tested positive for coronavirus.
Tierney had played video games with Armstrong in a hotel room before the southampton star result.
Arsenal have called for an investigation to get to the bottom of the matter, and Tierney was forced to isolate himself for 14 days.
The former Celtic star has reportedly tested negative for Covid-19 3 times this week, with one occurring after Armstrong’s diagnosis.
And gunners’ bosses hope to get Tierney’s house to north London as soon as possible, according to reports.
GUNNER SEEK ADVICE
Arsenal reportedly requested a recommendation after its defender Kieran Tierney was sentenced to quarantine for 14 days.
The Scot had contacted Stuart Armstrong on a foreign mission, with Southampton’s star positive for coronavirus.
Tierney is thought to have been in the same room as Armstrong at one point, but insists he has become socially distant.
Tierney has tested positive for the virus. . . with the player and his arsenal club at odds with the isolation plates.
BY JORG
Arsenal signed Thomas Partey for forty-five million pounds from Atletico Madrid on the day of the move-in deadline, but had a choice along the way if it didn’t work.
The Gunners would have seen Chelsea midfielder Jorginho as a signing if they hadn’t been able to bring the Ghanaian.
But Chelsea remained in company after the rumors and the Italian remained at Stamford Bridge.
OZ CARO
Arsenal have reportedly redoubled their efforts for Mesut Ozil from their payroll.
The Daily Mirror reports that the Gunners have started talks with him about mutual termination of their contract of 350,000 euros consistent with the week.
But the report adds that they are unlikely to make it with the short midfielder to remain at the club and that they are unlikely to place a new position to play before January.
In what some saw as an exhibition trick, Ozil this week reaffirmed his commitment to northern Londoners by committing to pay the wages of the gunnersaurus mascot as long as he remains an Arsenal player.
ED-ING FOR NEW HEIGHTS
It was an elegant night for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
The 21-year-old scored what his idea would be the winner against Andorra to put England Under-21s 3-2 4 minutes from the end.
But in the end, the Lions had to settle for a 3-3 draw to wait for qualifying for the Euro to be confirmed.
– Eddie Nketiah ???? (EddieNketiah9) October 7, 2020
ARSENAL FANS GOOD MORNING
The Gunners’ ask for more advice ‘after defenseman Kieran Tierney asked to isolate himself for 14 days.
The 23-year-old left-back, one of 4 people considered close contacts through his scotland teammate Stuart Armstrong, who tested positive for coronavirus abroad.
The club faces Manchester City in a critical clash on 17 October, ten days away, and Tierney is currently unavailable.
Ironically, Armstrong has to isolate himself for ten days from yesterday, meaning he can race for Southampton in Chelsea on the same day.
He said: “Our medical team showed that Kieran was socially undone at all times by the player who tested positive and did not violate any regulations related to Covid-19 protocols.
“Lately we’re looking for additional recommendations and explanations about the details. “
Tierney, who has played three of Arsenal’s four Premier League games so far this season, admitted that he is ‘frustrated’ by the situation, especially after his clear result.
He said: “I am very disappointed to be in this situation.
“I complied with all regulations and made sure to move away socially from my colleagues at the hotel. Say negative, too.
“I know arsenal and SFA have been in talks with the Scottish government lately to understand. “
On the movement front, William Saliba can still leave Arsenal this month after seeing a loan to Saint-Etienne fail on the day of the deadline.
According to PA, the 19-year-old faces a dubious long career in north London, with the final inner window until 16 October.
They claim that the player can be discharged to a championship team thanks to a one-season loan.
HALE END HELL
Arsenal were forced to close their academy on Wednesday after a high-level member tested positive for coronavirus.
The Hale End facility, renovated in 2017 and home to children from nine to 16 years old, closed in the afternoon when the results returned.
A thorough cleanup will take place on Thursday, and Arsenal will still have to do so when coaches and players can return.
According to The Athletic, the club worker traveled and returned to Hale End before receiving the effects of his coronavirus test.
It was reported that the staff was informed via email of advances Wednesday night, none of which were allowed “until additional notice”.
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