Haverts Injury Blow. Are We Cursed?

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A roundup of this weeks top stories

• Kai Havertz ruled out for remainder of season with hamstring injury sustained in Dubai
• Real Madrid want "Superstar" Saliba
• Ben White set to return to squad against Leicester after lengthy absence
• Bukayo Saka recovery on track - no setbacks reported despite online rumors
• Arsenal accelerating process to hire new sporting director - Roberto Laby leading candidate
• Three "big signings" targeted for summer window according to reliable sources
• Trossard contract situation to be addressed - club may listen to offers if no extension agreed
• Tomiyasu facing potential knee surgery
• Club exploring free agent market following Havertz injury

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Latest News

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Havertz Out For Season!

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano 🚨⚠️ Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has suffered a “worrying muscular injury scare” on the club’s winter training camp in Dubai, reports @SamiMokbel81_DM. Staff set to assess Kai’s injury with club diagnosis to follow, per @MailSport. 7:7 PM • Feb 11, 2025 1894 Retweets 23364 Likes Read 1746 replies

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He Will Be Missed

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI Kai, I salute you. 🫡 12:45 PM • Feb 12, 2025 552 Retweets 9852 Likes Read 93 replies

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Martinelli Out For A Month

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano 🚨⚠️ Mikel Arteta: “Gabriel Martinelli felt something, it was his hamstring and he wasn't comfortable to continue”. “So we will have to have an MRI scan tomorrow to see the extent of the injury”. 1:26 AM • Feb 6, 2025 779 Retweets 15570 Likes Read 263 replies

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We Have 3 Forwards Left

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Real Madrid Hunting For Saliba

Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive 🚨 Real Madrid considers William Saliba a "𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥". ✨🇫🇷 The Arsenal man is seen as the "Bellingham" of defenders. (Source: @FabrizioRomano) 4:4 PM • Feb 14, 2025 153 Retweets 3048 Likes Read 136 replies

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Ben White Is Back

AFTV @AFTVMedia Benjamin is back! 🔥 12:0 PM • Feb 14, 2025 187 Retweets 5595 Likes Read 41 replies

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We Cant Rely On A 15 Year Old!

Eduardo Hagn @EduardoHagn 🚨 JUST IN from @SamiMokbel81_DM: Arsenal may have the opportunity to request special dispensation to use Max Dowman given their current injury predicament… 💫 but it is not clear whether the Premier League would accept any application. ☁️ 12:5 PM • Feb 13, 2025 468 Retweets 8474 Likes Read 105 replies

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Arteta Loves The Injury Challenges...Apparently

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s current injury crisis: “We have been through a lot this season. We have played without Gabriel, Saliba, Ben White all season, Tomiyasu, Calafiori, Merino, Odegaard - 2 months. Bukayo Saka for 3 months, Gabriel Jesus... all of them. That's it. “It’s the… https://x.com/i/web/status/1890439863939285508 4:36 PM • Feb 14, 2025 166 Retweets 1854 Likes Read 40 replies

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Tomiyasu Needs To Go At This Point

Eduardo Hagn @EduardoHagn 🚨 EXCLUSIVE from @SamiMokbel81_DM: Takehiro Tomiyasu is considering a second knee operation after playing just six minutes of football this season. 🇯🇵 6:13 PM • Feb 11, 2025 385 Retweets 7017 Likes Read 307 replies

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Leicester vs Arsenal

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Where to watch & time

Date: 15th February 2025

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UK

12:30 TNT Sports

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US

07:30 AM ET USA Network, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream & Sling Blue

Scout Report

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Team News & Injury Updates

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Arsenal:

• Unavailable: Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring injuries), alongside Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
• Return: Ben White is back in the matchday squad following knee surgery.

Leicester City:

• Available: Jamie Vardy, Jannik Vestergaard, and Victor Kristiansen have recovered from minor ailments after missing the previous cup loss. Patson Daka is fit for selection after limping off in that game.
• Unavailable: Ricardo Pereira (hamstring injury) and Issahaku Fatawu (long-term ACL injury).

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Leicester's Strengths:

• Bilal El Khannouss: Operates effectively as a No.10, offering both a scoring threat and creative impetus; his dynamism can unsettle any defence.
• Kristiansen (Left-back): A key provider, known for his successful deliveries into the box (19 effective crosses in open play). His crosses often target Jamie Vardy, who has a notable record of finding the net against Arsenal.

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Leicester's Vulnerabilities:

• Home Scoring Drought: Failure to score in recent home matches makes them susceptible to opponents adept at set pieces and aerial duels.
• Aerial Defence: Conceding more headed goals than any other side this season highlights an area that Arsenal’s aerial threats—particularly Mikel Merino and Gabriel—can exploit.

My View

“ Man City game was an unbelievable win. I think we have finally stopped being their little brother. Newcastle seem to be one of our bogey teams. There are a handful of teams that Arteta just cant get past. Aston Villa is another one. We need to find a way to get past them and for me, a striker would be the difference. ​ I should be celebrating the Liverpool draw but we were actually on the loosing end of news this week! Havertz & Martinelli injuries are catastrophic to the little title hopes we have. Our boards decision not to strengthen in summer was strange and has back fired. We spent 5+ Arteta years preparing to challenge for a title and then in our strongest position, we drop the ball in 2 consecutive transfer windows?? For Leicester,who will be our front 3? I have a feeling we may see something strange like Merino taking on that Havertz role. Winning duels, being the target man. He has tried it before and i hated it! Prediction Arsenal 2-0 Leicester - Set pieces (Gabriel & Merino) p.s If Real Madrid get Saliba i will lose my S*#t — Cordell Hayes ​ ​

Arsenal Vs Man City

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3 Things We Learned From The Game

1. Arsenal dismantled Manchester City 5–1 through an aggressive high press that disrupted City’s build-up and forced turnovers.
2. The team’s tactical setup saw players like Partey dropping deep, which helped control the midfield and cut off City’s passing lanes.
3. Individual performances stood out, with Declan Rice orchestrating play and young talents Skelly and Ethan showing no fear.

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Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner