Our Hardest Run Yet, Let Me Explain...

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A roundup of this weeks top stories

• Timber in talks to sign new deal
• Gabriel injury update
• Arsenal go top with victory
• Hincapié injury update
• forever Arsenal AFTV podcast ends due to Turkish feud
• Gabriel fitness concern resolved
• Four Arsenal players in England squad
• West Ham's shocking Emirates record

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Latest News

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Matchday!

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI It’s Matchday! And Arsenal can go top of the Premier League for a few hours at least this afternoon as they take on West Ham United… ⚽️ Arsenal v West Ham United 🏟️ Emirates Stadium ⏰ 15:00 GMT kick-off 🏆 Premier League Time to make it seven games unbeaten in all 9:49 AM • Oct 4, 2025 26 Retweets 199 Likes Read 8 replies

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Arsenal Sign New Attacker

afcstuff @afcstuff 🚨 Official: Arsenal have reached an agreement with Victor Ozhianvuna (16) to join the club from Shamrock Rovers in January 2027, when he turns 18. ✅✍️ Welcome to The Arsenal, Victor! 💚 11:26 AM • Oct 3, 2025 423 Retweets 6973 Likes Read 33 replies

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I disagree, I Think Our Hardest Run Starts Now

Opta Analyst @OptaAnalyst Premier League fixture difficulty for the next 5 matches 👇 Arsenal = the easiest Liverpool = second-hardest It's on 🍿🍿🍿 5:28 PM • Oct 1, 2025 194 Retweets 1754 Likes Read 71 replies

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Gabriel Will Be Fine

Charles Watts @charles_watts Gabriel in training today. Arteta reiterated this afternoon that Arsenal "weren't too concerned" about his fitness after he came off against Olympiacos. Looks like he's fine for tomorrow. 4:0 PM • Oct 3, 2025 372 Retweets 5486 Likes Read 19 replies

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Timber Contract Incoming - Berta!!

Sami Mokbel @SamiMokbel_BBC Exc: Arsenal open talks with defender Jurrien Timber over a new contract. Discussions at an early stage but will from all parties to agree to extend beyond existing deal that expires in 2028. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwylk83gx4go bbc.co.uk Arsenal open talks with Jurrien Timber over n... Arsenal open talks with Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber over a new contract. 12:49 PM • Oct 3, 2025 1287 Retweets 9088 Likes Read 121 replies

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HandöfArsenal @HandofArsenal As reported by @SamiMokbel_BBC Arsenal have opened talks to extend the contract of Jurrien Timber https://twitter.com/handofarsenal/status/1971185500271923482 HandöfArsenal @HandofArsenal @PaddyArsenal Nope, one more after that 🥷🏽 12:58 PM • Oct 3, 2025 744 Retweets 10423 Likes Read 118 replies

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Saka Is Next

afcstuff @afcstuff 🚨 Arsenal are also in talks with Bukayo Saka over a new long-term contract amid optimism that the player will sign soon. ⏳ [@SamiMokbel_BBC] 1:0 PM • Oct 3, 2025 172 Retweets 3354 Likes Read 18 replies

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Eze & Saka Rotations Will Be A Common Theme

AFC AKIRU.⚡ @Afcakiru Bukayo Saka training from the Left wing and Eze from the right wing. Interesting 👀 9:42 PM • Oct 3, 2025 26 Retweets 887 Likes Read 16 replies

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Arsenal Fan? Im SOLD

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Le African Gooner @leafricangooner Antoine Semenyo > Rodrygo Goes 10:12 PM • Oct 3, 2025 233 Retweets 3101 Likes Read 38 replies

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Arsenal Vs West Ham

Where to watch & time

Date: 4th October 2025

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UK

3pm - Not on TV

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US

10 AM ET - Peacock Premium

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Arsenal v West Ham: Match Preview

• West Ham looking to complete rare hat-trick of wins at Emirates
• Mikel Arteta’s 300th game in charge; aiming for 4th straight win in all competitions
• New West Ham boss: Nuno Espírito Santo replaces Graham Potter after poor start

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Team News

• Arsenal: Gabriel (available), Hincapie (groin, out until after international break), Madueke, Havertz & Jesus (all knee injuries, out)
• West Ham: Soucek suspended, George Earthy (hamstring, out a month)

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What the Managers Say

• Arteta: "We need to put right recent defeats against West Ham. Expect a tough match against Nuno’s side."
• Nuno: "We must be strong, aggressive, brave – and give the fans something."

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Tactics Watch

• Likely 4-1-4-1 setup under Nuno: compact, counter-attacking football
• Key threats: Bowen & Summerville’s pace out wide, Paquetá & Fernandes creativity inside
• Danger man: 20-year-old LB El Hadji Malick Diouf – already 3 assists this season
• Weakness: Hammers have conceded 8 goals from corners already this campaign

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Stats & Facts

• West Ham: 1 loss in last 5 away league games; last 10 points all away from home
• Arsenal have lost 3 of last 5 vs West Ham – as many as in previous 33 meetings
• West Ham have lost more London derbies than any PL team (134 total)
• Saka: 8 goal involvements in last 7 vs West Ham (4G, 4A)
• Bowen: 11 goal involvements in last 12 PL games (8G, 3A); 5 career goals vs Arsenal

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Recent Meetings at Emirates

• Dec 2023: Arsenal 0-2 West Ham (Soucek, Mavropanos)
• Feb 2024: Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (Bowen header)
• Dec 2022: Arsenal 3-1 West Ham (Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah after Benrahma opener)

MY View

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“ At minute 70 at St James Park, honestly i started to lose confidence. That win was hands down a transformative moment for what i believe we can achieve this season. Controversial penalty turns against us, going down against the run on play and yet we didn't give up and won with a last minute goal from the very player who was at fault when we conceded. I SCREAMED. ​ Nuno is a great manager but we cant let West Ham win 3 times in a row at the Emirates. Rice needs to control his emotions as he rarely plays well against them. Im going for a score on 2-1. When i look at last season the teams we struggled against were: Aston villa, west ham, Fulham etc. Crystal Palace hasn't lost in 18 games so i don't buy this "easy run" I think Eze + Odegaard can unlock our low block issue. What do you think? — Cordell Hayes

Arsenal vs Olympiacos

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3 Things We Learned From The Game

1. Ødegaard’s roaming role fuels fluidity – His movement across the pitch dragged defenders out of position and opened lanes, with his quick passing enabling more adventurous runs. Vital against West Ham’s low block.
2. Timber staking claim at right-back – Outstanding one-on-one defending and growing attacking threat make him hard to drop. White’s rusty return only underlined Timber’s superiority.
3. Finishing still the missing piece – Chances created but wasted vs Olympiacos. Gyokores impressed with hold-up play but lacked end product. Ruthlessness needed to break West Ham’s defensive setup.

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Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner