Saliba Likely To Back For Everton

A roundup of this weeks top stories

• Saliba's ankle issue - Arteta revealed the defender's prolonged absence stems from an ankle injury that altered his running mechanics, causing him to overload another area. The issue has been "something quite small" but uncomfortable enough to prevent training.
• Rice battles winter illness - The midfielder missed the Brugge trip entirely after falling ill.
• Trossard's frustrating setback - After just 30 minutes back from injury against Villa, the Belgian picked up a recurrence of his problem. It's now a "matter of days" but Arsenal won't rush him back given the depth on the left.
• Timber's late withdrawal explained - Despite travelling to Belgium and training the day before, Timber was pulled from the Brugge squad on matchday morning due to a knock. Another late fitness call expected for Wolves.
• Jesus transfer talk shut down - Arteta emphatically ruled out any January sale despite the striker having 18 months left on his contract. "I don't consider that, especially with the situation we have right now," he stated firmly.
• Deel becomes new shirt sleeve sponsor - Arsenal have secured a multi-year partnership with the global HR platform, reportedly worth millions. They'll replace Visit Rwanda from next season, with Arsenal swooping in ahead of Chelsea for the deal.
• 90 points the target - Arteta believes Arsenal will probably need to reach 90 points to win the title this season.
• Martinelli's midweek brightness - The Brazilian showed his quality coming off the bench in Belgium, reminding everyone of his ability when given the chance. Competition for places on the left is fierce.

Latest News

Arsenal Injury Issues Worsen

David Ornstein @David_Ornstein 🚨 Max Dowman expected to be out for approximately 2 months after suffering ankle ligament damage. 15yo England youth int’l attacker injured in challenge by opponent in #AFC friendly v Manchester United - but anticipated surgery not required @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6877970/2025/12/10/max-dowman-arsenal-injury-news/ nytimes.com Arsenal’s Max Dowman set for two months out w... Dowman, 15, suffered the injury following a challenge by an opponent during a fr... 10:6 AM • Dec 10, 2025 1198 Retweets 12381 Likes Read 550 replies

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Connor Humm @TikiTakaConnor Arteta on being frustrated with so many injuries: “Yeah, a big one. I mean, losing Max [Dowman] again, it's obviously not an ideal with Leo [Trossard] that he's just coming back, that we have to manage the minutes. Willy [Saliba] is still not there. We lost Big Gabi [Magalhães]. https://twitter.com/tikitakaconnor/status/1998337027440558232 Connor Humm @TikiTakaConnor Only one side has had MORE injuries than Arsenal in the Premier League this season. 🤕 7:19 PM • Dec 9, 2025 83 Retweets 842 Likes Read 25 replies

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea To Deel

AFTV @AFTVMedia 🚨𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Arsenal have reached a massive sponsorship agreement with Deel. The global payroll powerhouse is also believed to replace the Visit Rwanda sleeve patch on the iconic Arsenal jersey. It is understood, Chelsea were closing in on an agreement with Deel as a 9:49 AM • Dec 12, 2025 481 Retweets 4410 Likes Read 120 replies

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Arsenal Inside @arsenalinside_ 🚨 Deel is set to become Arsenal’s new shirt sleeve sponsor from next season, as per @TheAthleticFC. 👕🔴 4:40 PM • Dec 12, 2025 124 Retweets 1589 Likes

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(fan) Trey @UTDTrey No way they put Chelsea’s front shirt sponsor on their sleeve Arsenal are rude😭😭😭 https://twitter.com/cfcpys/status/1999413048193560802 Pys @CFCPys 🚨 Chelsea have seen an exclusive deal with Deel for their Front of Shirt fall through after Arsenal presented their global scaleability power in comparison to Chelsea. Deel is now set to become Arsenal’s sleeve sponsor. (@HandofArsenal) #CFC 1:58 PM • Dec 12, 2025 888 Retweets 11648 Likes Read 214 replies

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He Needs To Start Scoring

AFTV @AFTVMedia 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🫵 3:0 PM • Dec 12, 2025 272 Retweets 4444 Likes Read 65 replies

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If Not, Jesus Should Start!

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI My boy is back and I have no doubt Gabriel Jesus still has a huge part to play for Arsenal this season. This is only the beginning. 🇧🇷 7:3 AM • Dec 11, 2025 756 Retweets 11360 Likes Read 46 replies

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If This Is Real, Take My Money

🥤𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 @_Afcbanks Damn!!! Take my money @adidas 🫴💰 9:9 AM • Dec 12, 2025 982 Retweets 18404 Likes Read 101 replies

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Saka Competition...Finally

𝐑𝐲𝐲🃏(fan) @AFC_Ryyy Noni Madueke in that first half 8:52 PM • Dec 10, 2025 821 Retweets 14620 Likes Read 68 replies

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I Didnt Get The Raya Purchase, Now I Understand

Guns Xtra @GunsXtra 🚨 David Raya has the best cleansheet percentage of any goalkeeper in the last 10 years of UCL. -[TransferMarket] 11:34 AM • Dec 11, 2025 769 Retweets 5586 Likes Read 44 replies

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A Star In The Making

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI 🚨Arsenal are looking to nurture Marli Salmon (16) in a similar way as they did with William Saliba, with a loan spell or two on the radar from next season before they fully incorporate him into the first-team squad. [@MailSport] 12:24 PM • Dec 13, 2025 76 Retweets 1230 Likes Read 15 replies

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Arsenal Vs Wolves

Where to watch & time

Date:

13th December 2025

UK

20:00 UTC

TNT Sport

US

03:00 PM ET

USA Network, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue

Scout Report

WOLVES' NIGHTMARE SEASON

• Rock bottom of the table with just two points from 15 games
• Joint-lowest points total after 15 matches in top flight history (level with Sheffield United 2020/21)
• Winless in all 15 Premier League matches this campaign
• Currently on an eight-match losing streak, matching a club record from 42 years ago
• Haven't won away from home since April
• Lost their last four away games without scoring a single goal

MANAGERIAL SITUATION

• Vitor Pereira sacked a month ago after 10 matches
• Rob Edwards appointed as successor but lost all four games in charge
• Edwards admits "there might be more pain to come"
• The Welshman knows the manager well, adding extra tactical insight

KEY ABSENCES

• Bellegarde (hamstring) - six weeks
• Marshall Munetsi (calf) - one month
• Rodrigo Gomes (groin) - out since October
• Joao Gomes returns after suspension

Brugge Vs Arsenal

3 Things We Learned From The Game

1. Jesus return looked promising: In limited minutes, Gabriel Jesus looked sharper than expected, linked play well, and got into shooting areas, suggesting he can contribute this season.
2. Rotation worked: Arsenal rotated heavily but still got a big European win, with enough quality to manage the night even if the performance was patchy at times.
3. Norgaard steps up in emergency - The midfielder impressed when forced into defence against Brugge, earning warm praise from Arteta.

Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner