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Gabriel close to a comeback
While it is bad news for Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard, Mikel Arteta confirmed that Gabriel could return to the team if he navigates today's training session without problems.
“We have a training session today, if you can complete it, you will be available.” The Arsenal manager said.
However, Calafiori and Odegaard are “definitely out” and Ben White's status is now “wait and see”.
“That's Ben's quality, he can play in two different positions.” Arteta said of White, adding that his current injury is not a recurrence of his gamma groin and is more related to a joint problem..
“He can adapt. We are demanding. For him to do that job, after not playing there for over a year, was very impressive.”
On the other hand, Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out and will not return until the next international break.
Mikel Arteta is the first PL boss to speak to the press this morning.
He began by sending his thoughts to those affected by the Horrible floods that have already claimed more than 150 lives. in Spain.
“We are trying to unite in this situation. We ask everyone to join us and show your support. “What has happened is terrible.” Arteta said.
In a wide-ranging interview, his first with a newspaper since leaving his position as director of football, Nils Nielsen talks a lot about Tom Garry.
The first round of the FA Cup begins today
The world's oldest cup competition, dating back to 1871, begins today.
Well, we've already had four qualifying rounds, but today marks the official start of the first round of the FA Cup.
There are a lot of games this weekend (too many to list in full here), but I wish the fans of County Notts, Alfreton town, Tamworth and HuddersfieldEdit Good luck tonight.
Notts County are currently third in League Two and welcome Alfreton Town who are seventh in the National League North standings.
Huddersfield, who last played in the first division in 2019, they are seventh in League One and travel to Tamworth where they would do well to surprise the Terriers given they are 16th in the National League table.
Will any of our readers go to these games? Is anyone else going to an FA Cup match? Hello!
As always, we start our Friday rate with the 10 things to keep in mind in this case. first division weekend.
Louise Taylor says it's time for Tonali to take charge of a Newcastle team that could do with some leadership.
andy hunter sheds light on Arne Slot's selection headaches.
AND won't win He wonders if Manchester United's midfield has enough oomph with Manuel Ugarte kicking the opposition in those central areas. Can we keep Cole Palmer quiet?
Premier League matches this weekend:
Newcastle-Arsenal (12:30 Saturday)
Liverpool-Brighton (15:00 Saturday)
Ipswich-Leicester (15:00 Saturday)
Bournemouth-Man City (15:00 Saturday)
Southampton-Everton (15:00 Saturday)
Nott'm Forest – West Ham (15:00 Saturday)
Wolves – Crystal Palace (17:30 Saturday)
Tottenham-Aston Villa (2:00 p.m. Sunday)
Man United-Chelsea (16:30 Sunday)
Fulham-Brentford (20:00 Saturday)
Preamble
What a week of football that was. Rodri and Aitana Bonmati won ballon d'or. Real Madrid threw a tantrum. manchester united he fired his manager, put five to Leicester with their interim boss and confirmed the signing of another.
We'll break down the bones of a crazy few days and look at the action taking place this weekend. I can't stop, I won't stop!
As always, your thoughts and jokes are welcome. Write to me and let's have fun together. I especially want to hear from United and Madrid fans, so if you feel like sharing, get in touch!
