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Premier LeagueWilliam Saliba is set to feature for Arsenal Under-21s against Aston Villa on Sunday as he steps up his return from a serious back injury that has kept him out this season. Mikel Arteta said his absence from the first-team squad to face Hull City was not due to a setback.
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Premier LeagueFormer Manchester City player Michael Ball said the club hopes to remain in the Premier League despite being found guilty of 114 charges relating to financial breaches, with an independent commission still considering the punishment. The club has maintained its innocence and appealed the ruling.
Premier LeagueA Spanish report says Arsenal are interested in signing Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs next year to strengthen their attacking options and provide a potential alternative to Bukayo Saka.
Football newsA Just Arsenal report says Ben White’s chances of returning to the England squad may depend on whether manager Thomas Tuchel calls him up. The defender has missed several camps because of the timing of his injuries or because he was unavailable when the squad was selected. White has six international appearances, according to the report.
Premier LeagueChristos Tzolis returned to fitness after several weeks out with a hamstring injury and started for Arsenal in their win over Liverpool last week. He said he now feels fit and strong after his rehabilitation and is ready to help his team.
Premier LeagueArsenal host Hull City on Saturday aiming for a fifth consecutive Premier League win. Their 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague showed how complacency can make a difficult game even more complicated, despite taking a two-goal lead in the first half.
TransfersArsenal are monitoring 16-year-old Santos player Ignacio Pereira after his performances for the youth team attracted the attention of several European clubs. The report does not point to an imminent move, but says the English club is following the player's development.
Premier LeagueManchester United manager Michael Carrick said midfielder Carlos Baleba will be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Roma. Carrick said he would be unavailable this week or during the international break starting on Monday, and that his absence is a blow to the team.
Premier LeagueFormer Arsenal striker Jérémie Aliadière has warned against selling Viktor Gyökeres in the January transfer window without securing a replacement, despite believing the team’s style does not suit the Swedish striker’s abilities. His comments came amid speculation that the player could leave in January.
Premier LeagueAndoni Iraola said Liverpool’s players may be “too honest” after season statistics showed the team had committed 128 fouls, the most of any Premier League side. He was speaking ahead of Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace, with Liverpool having lost their last two games against Arsenal and Fenerbahçe.
TransfersA report says Arsenal has received positive signs about keeping Martin Odegaard and its chances in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. Journalist Christian Falk, cited in the report, ruled out Bayern Munich moving for Odegaard, as the club is content with its current options in the position.
La LigaFichajes reports that Barcelona could consider signing Cesc Fàbregas in 2028 as a potential successor to Hansi Flick. The report presents the idea as a future possibility, not a completed agreement.
