A Statement Win Shows Mentality

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A roundup of this weeks top stories

• Saliba signs a 5 year deal
• Arteta confirmed Arsenal will try to be "as dominant as possible with attacking players and attacking threat"
• Noni Madueke is set for a couple of months out after damaging his knee against Manchester City
• The Gunners have lost their last three Premier League visits to St. James's Park without scoring a single goal
• Piero Hincapié has missed recent matches with a groin issue but could return
• Martin Ødegaard could return to the starting XI after missing recent matches with a shoulder complaint - Arteta hinted he only needs a couple of days training to be match ready

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Latest News

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Saliba Signs 5 Yea Deal. Hats Off To Berta/Arteta

David Ornstein @David_Ornstein 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: William Saliba commits future to Arsenal by agreeing 5yr contract. 24yo centre-back entered final 2yrs of previous deal + Real Madrid among suitors. But France int’l wanted #AFC stay & expected to sign until 2030 in coming days @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6344896/2025/09/25/william-saliba-contract-arsenal-new/ nytimes.com Arsenal defender William Saliba agrees new co... Saliba had been the subject of interest from Real Madrid but is expected to sign... 11:20 AM • Sep 25, 2025 7694 Retweets 48379 Likes Read 943 replies

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now.arsenal @now_arsenaI William Saliba is the only player to be named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year in each of the last three seasons. 👏 11:4 AM • Sep 28, 2025 47 Retweets 1281 Likes Read 13 replies

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This Is Our Time!

Clive @clivepafc There are days when you just have to deliver. This is one of those. We owe them one lads - all the best to all those going up 👊🏾🔴⚽️ 1:0 PM • Sep 28, 2025 36 Retweets 631 Likes Read 3 replies

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I Think Odegaard Will Start

Gooner Chris @ArsenalN7 🚨 Martin Ødegaard is with the Arsenal squad who have travelled to Newcastle ⚪️🔴 11:47 AM • Sep 28, 2025 320 Retweets 3860 Likes Read 40 replies

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Havertz Unlikely To Feature Much This Year

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano 🚨 Mikel Arteta on Havertz’s injury: “With Kai, we know that it will be months with him. I don't know if it can be weeks, you never know because this is Kai and he's a different specimen”. “We really miss him. Hopefully, he will be back soon”. 8:3 AM • Sep 24, 2025 1405 Retweets 27205 Likes Read 548 replies

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Eze Needs To Start, No More Games

Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL "I'm just where I'm meant to be" ❤️ Eberechi Eze with a wholesome reflection to the start of his Arsenal career. 8:0 AM • Sep 28, 2025 583 Retweets 5313 Likes Read 58 replies

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My CBs!

AfcVIP⁴⁹ @VipArsenal Gabriel x Saliba. The dynamic duo. 😅 5:33 PM • Sep 27, 2025 44 Retweets 823 Likes Read 3 replies

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Eddieeeee

DailyAFC @DailyAFC 🗣️ Eddie Nketiah after his winner against Liverpool: “I had a few thank you messages to be honest. A couple of the [Arsenal] staff messaged me but I’m focused on life here.” 📲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1:41 PM • Sep 28, 2025 11 Retweets 214 Likes Read 10 replies

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Newcastle Vs Arsenal

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Where to watch & time

Date:

28th September 2025

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UK

16:30

Sky Sports

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US

11:30 AM ET

USA Network, Telemundo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream & Sling Blue

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Scout Report

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Newcastle form snapshot

• Won only once in the league (vs Wolves), despite losing just once (to Liverpool).
• Struggling in attack: failed to score in 5 of last 7 PL games, including 3 goalless away draws.
• Remain defensively strong: 4 clean sheets in 5, fewest shots faced (37) and lowest xG against (2.6).

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Key threats & tactics

• Anthony Gordon back from suspension; dangerous both centrally and wide, leads high press.
• New signing Nick Woltemade (club-record £65 m) a new aerial threat after scoring vs Wolves.
• Aggressive midfield (Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton) aims to disrupt rhythm; expect heavy pressure in central areas.
• Highest number of high turnovers (40) in the league—our back line must pass with precision.

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Arsenal tactical focus

• Break the press with quick, incisive interplay or bypass midfield with longer passes.
• Seek faster game tempo to avoid a stop start contest that suits Newcastle.
• Be more clinical than in recent visits (no goals in last three at St James’ Park).

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Team news highlights

• Arsenal: Odegaard could return; Havertz, Jesus, Madueke out.
• Newcastle: Gordon available; Schar doubtful; Ramsey, Wissa out; Murphy managing Achilles issue.

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Historical/statistical edge

• Arsenal have 36 PL wins vs Newcastle (only Everton & West Ham higher), and 31 clean sheets—the most one club has vs another in PL history.
• Newcastle have won 4 of last 5 home meetings, including last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.

Arsenal Vs Manchester City

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3 Things We Learned From The Game

1. Arteta's conservative starting XI backfired - The decision to start Merino and Trossard in key positions limited Arsenal's creativity, with both players unable to unlock City's defences despite finding good positions between the lines
2. Guardiola's pragmatic evolution continues - Pep showed he's willing to abandon his possession principles when necessary, deploying the deepest defensive block of his career and nearly getting away with it until a momentary lapse in concentration
3. Arsenal's second-half personnel proved the difference - The introduction of Saka and Eze transformed Arsenal's attacking threat, forcing City into desperate defensive measures and ultimately earning a deserved equaliser through superior technical quality

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Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner