Arsenal: Leandro Trossard underlines claim for PSG start but concerns emerge ahead of Champions League tie

The champagne at Anfield is still on ice – but only just. Liverpool now just need a point against Tottenham on Sunday to claim the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a draw of their own by Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze levelled with a stunning volley, but Leandro Trossard put Arsenal back in … Read more

Three big Arsenal selection decisions for Crystal Palace before PSG

Mikel Arteta has a number of selection headaches for Arsenal’s clash with Crystal Palace. Wednesday’s game at Emirates Stadium is Arsenal’s final fixture before they host Paris Saint-Germain next week in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Arteta has insisted there is no reason to rest players, arguing: “When the players are fit … Read more

Mikel Merino set for key Arsenal role against PSG after road to redemption

For Arsenal’s second goal, Trossard pulled out to the right flank and started a move that led to Bukayo Saka firing in a cross. Merino burst into the area, exploiting the space created by Trossard, and it was his deft flick that Gabriel Martinelli turned home at the back post. Source link

‘I was fuming’: Ollie Watkins slams PSG snub as Emery hails positive reaction

But returning to the lineup today, he laid credible claim to the starting spot, scoring Villa’s opener in less than a minute as they went on to romp to a 4-1 win over Newcastle. Speaking at full time, he said he had wanted more of an opportunity to help the team and told manager Unai … Read more

Arsenal hopeful over huge injury boost for PSG but Mikel Arteta facing midfield problem

“It will be down to the availability of players in that moment,” said Arteta. “So, who is available, who is able as well to do that, for how long in-game. Because I know we have players that they could not play 90 minutes. So once we are closer to that game, we can decide.” Source … Read more

Three ways Arsenal could line up without Thomas Partey against PSG

Thomas Partey will miss the first leg of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain due to suspension. Partey was booked in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid after pushing Dani Ceballos over when play had been halted. The yellow card was the third Partey has received in the Champions League this season and he … Read more