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      How Arsenal could line up in Premier League opener against Crystal Palace with Gabriel Jesus and William Saliba starting

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      MIKEL ARTETA is primed to hand out some exciting debuts as Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace on Friday night.The Gunners will get the new Prem season up and running desperate to avoid history repeating itself.

      Arsenal fans are excited to see Gabriel Jesus in actionCredit: Getty
      Arsenal were humiliated 2-0 by new-boys Brentford in the Friday night curtain raiser 12 months ago.
      While they were battered 3-0 at Selhurst Park in April as their top four challenge unravelled.
      Arteta, 40, will feel confident that his side are far better placed to get off to a good start this time around, having lost their first three matches last year.
      After spending another £118million this summer, the Spaniard’s greater squad depth will afford no excuses – despite already possessing a bothersome injury list.
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      Arsenal thumped Sevilla 6-0 in their final pre-season friendly last week – with new boy Gabriel Jesus crashing home a first Emirates hat-trick.
      Arteta is likely to go with the same XI that trounced the Spanish outfit when he takes his side south of the river.
      Aaron Ramsdale will start the season between the sticks – with Bernd Leno, the man that began the Brentford disaster last season, having now been sold to Fulham.
      While William Saliba could finally be handed his debut at centre-back – THREE YEARS after joining for £27m.
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      The Frenchman is set to be picked alongside Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back, with Takehiro Tomiyasu’s latest injury prompting Ben White being shuffled to right-back.
      Alternatively Cedric Soares could come in, while Hector Bellerin is back at the club and was an unused substitute against Sevilla.
      First-choice left-back Kieran Tierney hasn’t played since Arsenal’s first pre-season friendly against FC Nurnberg, having suffered a further knee issue.
      This could offer Oleksandr Zinchenko an opportunity to debut at left-back.
      Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka remain Arteta’s first choice midfield pairing, with Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga in reserve.
      New captain Martin Odegaard will be creator-in-chief in the No10 position – with alternative Fabio Vieira having suffered with a foot injury.
      Emile Smith Rowe is also set to miss out with a muscular issue, like Tierney having not featured since playing FC Nurnberg on July 8.
      Bukayo Saka will start on the right flank after his two-goal performance against Sevilla – with Nicolas Pepe in reserve.
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      While Gabriel Martinelli is set to get the nod on the left-flank – Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos being Arteta’s only other options.
      Fans will be excited to watch Jesus’ competitive debut following his hat-trick last week, while Eddie Nketiah will be back on the bench after penning a new £100,000-a-week extension at the end of last season.
      William Saliba will finally be picked by ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal send Charlie Patino, 18, to Blackpool on season-long loan transfer to give midfielder first-team experience

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      ARSENAL starlet Charlie Patino has completed his season-long loan switch to Championship side Blackpool.The 18-year-old, who has been likened to Phil Foden, has signed for the Seasiders in his quest to play regular first-team football.
      Blackpool have announced the signing of midfielder Charlie Patino from Arsenal on loanCredit: Twitter: @CharliePatino10
      Patino has joined the Seasiders in his bid to play regular first-team footballCredit: Twitter: @CharliePatino10
      But the deal does not include a buy-option – with the Gunners believing the midfielder has a huge future in North London.
      Patino featured twice under Mikel Arteta last term with the teenager scoring on his debut against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup just before Christmas.
      He then started in the 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup, but he struggled against Steve Cooper’s side.
      And he has now decided to link up with Blackpool, where he could feature against Stoke on Saturday.
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      Speaking to Blackpool’s website: “This is a great opportunity for me, and I think I’m ready to take this on. It’s the next step of my career and I’m really excited to get going.
      “I spoke to Danny Ballard and Dujon Sterling before coming to the Club and they were full of praise and said it’s an amazing place to be where everybody is welcome.
      “They also mentioned the fans, the Tangerine Army, who are always on their feet at home and away games.
      “I’m just buzzing to play in front of them and show them what I’m about.”   
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      Boss Michael Appleton added: “Charlie is a very talented boy and I’m delighted that Arsenal have trusted us to look after him and further his development.
      “The club has a good relationship with Arsenal from previous loan deals, as I have personally from taking players to my former clubs, with Brooke Norton-Cuffy being the most recent last season.
      “Charlie is one of the best midfielders in his age group and I can’t wait to start working with him.”
      Patino has followed academy team-mate Folarin Balogin out the Arsenal door, with the exciting striker linking up with French side Reims on loan.
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      Meanwhile. playmaker Marcelo Flores has opted to join Spanish club Real Oviedo on a temporary deal.
      And goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has already made the move to League One outfit Crewe on loan, where he played in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Rochdale.
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      Emile Smith Rowe admits he wasn’t the ‘standout’ player in Arsenal’s academy – with forgotten man given that honour

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      EMILE SMITH ROWE claims forgotten striker Reiss Nelson overshadowed him – before their Arsenal careers went in opposite directions.Midfielder Smith Rowe has won two England caps, while fellow 22-year-old Nelson has failed to break through on a consistent basis.
      Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe says he ‘could not believe’ the talent Reiss Nelson showedCredit: Getty
      Gunners attacker Reiss Nelson has struggled to fulfil his academy promiseCredit: Getty
      ESR is buoyant as Mikel Arteta’s men – with Gabriel Jesus the pick of five summer signings – await Friday’s Premier League opener at Crystal Palace.
      In contrast, ex-Hoffenheim and Feyenoord loanee Nelson is likely to will start the season again pondering his transfer window fate.
      But asked to name the best same-age player from Arsenal’s academy, Smith Rowe had no doubts.
      He told the Vibe with Five YouTube channel: “Reiss Nelson – he was the one in my age group.
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      “The things he used to do, you couldn’t believe it sometimes.”
      Nelson won 12 England Under-21 caps but has played just 48 times for the Gunners, netting four goals.
      ESR, likewise, had two loan spells – at RB Leipzig and Huddersfield – and both Londoners can operate as attacking widemen.
      But there the similarities end.
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      Smith Rowe’s status at Arsenal has improved year on year, except for a few stumbles last season.
      And he’s excited by Arteta’s squad revamp.
      He said: “The players that have come back [from loans], I already know how good they are so it’s not a surprise to see how good they are and how well they are doing.
      “But from the new players, I think Gabriel Jesus. I didn’t actually realise how sharp he was!
      “Obviously I’ve played against him and watched Man City a lot but when you actually see him in training… I’ve been telling my friends that he’s ridiculous.
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      “Everyone in the team is really excited for the new season and the fans should be as well I think.”
      Smith Rowe was even spot-on with his humble assessment of his youth career – at least according to one of his former coaches.
      Andries Jonker, now boss of Dutch second-tier side Telstar, said ESR “never looked the greatest talent in the academy”.
      Jonker told Norwegian outlet TV2: “He was always motivated and dedicated… very stable with his performances.
      “We definitely thought he could have a career in football, but I don’t think many predicted that he would get in the first team of Arsenal.” More

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      ‘Youri Telemans would be ideal’ – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn says Leicester midfielder would be perfect transfer

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      NIGEL WINTERBURN has urged Arsenal to sign Leicester star Youri Tielemans as the club legend stated a new midfielder should be a priority.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has already declared he is pushing for more transfers as he continues his squad overhaul.
      Arsenal icon Nigel Winterburn wants the club to bring in Youri Tielemans from LeicesterCredit: Splash
      Tielemans, 25, has been linked with a move away from the Foxes having entered the final year of his contractCredit: Rex
      Five players have been brought to the Emirates with Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and Matt Turner all snapped up this summer.
      And there have been strong rumours that Tielemans could be next, with the 25-year-old Belgian having just a year left on his deal at the King Power Stadium.
      Leicester are reportedly expecting Arsenal to make a move for the star, but the North London outfit are yet to turn their interest into a formal approach.
      It was claimed in June how Arsenal had already agreed personal terms with the player.
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      And Winterburn, who won three league titles with Arsenal between 1987 and 2000, thinks Tielemans would be a perfect fit due to his Premier League experience.
      Speaking exclusively to SunSport on behalf of FreeSuperTips, the 58-year-old was asked who would his preferred signing be.
      To which the two-time FA Cup winner said: “It’s a tough one, but I do think we still need a midfield player so somebody like a Tielemans would be ideal.
      “He’s had Premier League experience so he would fit into the sort of players Arsenal are looking at.
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      “I just think with that transfer that it’s been mentioned for so long now that I’m not sure that it’s going to happen.
      “But they need that sort of player in the midfield, you look at Arsenal’s activity over the past two seasons, there’s a lot of young talent coming in.
      “There are also players coming in with Premier League experience as well, so I would think that’s the strategy Arsenal are going with.
      “You’re never quite sure what’s fully going on at your club as a fan, but you’d think somebody along those lines would come in with Premier League experience.
      “They’ll need to have the energy to play in this Arsenal side because I think Arsenal will look to play a pressing game this season, particularly at the start of games.
      “Somebody like Tielemans will be good but trying to predict what Arteta and Edu are going to do can be difficult.
      “It could be someone younger who we’ve not heard about and developing for the future which is what did last season and this season.
      “But if they make another signing, I’m hoping it’s the right one and that they can come straight into this team.”
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has declared he hopes to bring in more players before the window slams shutCredit: Reuters
      Winterburn was also full of praise for Arsenal’s new-look attack, as well as French centre-back William Saliba after an impressive pre-season following his loan at Marseille.
      He remarked: “If you look at Saliba, he’s done very well defensively and it will be a step up for him in the Premier League, but he hasn’t done anything wrong.
      “He looks comfortable, he looks good on the ball, and he has pace.
      “Positioning wise it looks good, so let’s take it forward into the Premier League and see what happens there.
      “With Jesus and Zinchenko I fit they’ll just slot right in, but what’s impressed me most is the link up play between Jesus, [Martin] Odegaard, [Bukayo] Saka and [Gabriel] Martinelli.
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      “That’s alongside the work rate and the pressing from the front, it’s high energy and if they can keep those players fit and in good form then it looks exciting.
      “Arsenal certainly look like they have an exciting attacking line up for the season.” More

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      Arsenal star Folarin Balogun completes season-long loan transfer to French side Reims with no buying option in deal

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN has joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan from Arsenal.The deal will see him compete in Ligue 1 until June 2023.
      Balogun has signed for Reims on a season-long loanCredit: stade-de-reims.com
      The deal does not include an option to buyCredit: @stadereims
      Despite previous speculation linking the 21-year-old with a permanent move to France, there is no option to buy clause in the contract.
      The Gunners still believe that Balogun will have a huge future at the club.
      A statement read: “Everyone at Arsenal wishes Flo all the best this coming season with Stade de Reims.
      “The loan deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.”
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      Balogun is a graduate of Arsenal’s world renowned Hale End Academy.
      He made his first team debut in November 2020, five months before signing a long-term contract with the club.
      The striker spent the second half of last season on loan with Middlesbrough in the Championship, where he scored three goals and assisted three in 18 league appearances.
      He also helped Boro to the FA Cup quarter-finals, defeating the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United along the way.
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      Reims had prioritised signing a striker this summer following the departure of Hugo Ekitike, who recently joined PSG. More

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      Arsenal will look to axe EIGHT flops including record transfer Nicolas Pepe to help fund Mikel Arteta’s summer spree

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      THERE is positivity in the air ahead of the new season, that’s for sure. The exciting new additions and an instant chemistry between Gabriel Jesus and his team-mates has got Arsenal fans relishing the curtain-raiser.
      Nicolas Pepe has underdelivered after his £72m transferCredit: Getty
      Hector Bellerin could leave if Real Betis stump up the cashCredit: Getty
      But there is also some concern at the number of players not part of Mikel Arteta’s plans still at the club.
      And some of those who are surplus to requirements will need to be shipped out before further additions come in.
      Frustratingly, to myself and many other Gunners fans, these individuals were taken on the pre-season tour, which deprived us of the chance to see more Hale Enders impress.
      So, who are the misfits Arsenal should shift before the transfer window closes to fund and make room for the desired central midfielder and another winger?
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      Nicolas Pepe
      The Ivorian has been a constant frustration to Arteta and he is certainly one who has been given chances to adapt to the way his coach wants him to play.
      Pepe has amazing skills and an eye for goal, but his link play, work rate and speed of thought are simply not in tune with the rest of theteam.
      His plus points are far outweighed by his minuses, and as revealed by SunSport, the club will have to sell him at a huge loss, if they can find a buyer.
      His wages may well prove a sticking point and I can see a loanwith Arsenal having to fund some of his exorbitant salary, sadly.
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      Hector Bellerin
      I think most fans see Bellerin as one of our own. His length of service, loyalty and inherited cockney twang will see him leave with all our blessing but leave he must.
      The current right-back we have on our books is not the same one who lifted three FA Cups because he lost the devastating turn of pace which made him the player he was at his fabulous best.
      I hope Betis can raise the funds to buy him after his successful loan there in 2021-22.
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      Pablo Mari
      Arteta has to take this one on the chin as the Spaniard wanted his compatriot.
      The manager obviously wanted a left-footed centre-back but Gabriel is far superior to Mari.
      Mari is good enough in the air and his distribution more than adequate, but his lack of pace has been consistently exposed in the Premier League.
      The Spaniard seems far more suited to Serie A where he spent last season with Udinese.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles
      The irony of his manager now buying versatility players on purpose, when the popular Englishman seemed to be a victim of that attribute, will not be lost on AMN.
      Neither loan at West Brom or Roma have led to anything and a team that buys him will first have to promise him a midfield role I suspect.
      The arrival of Albert Sambi Lokonga and the contract renewal of Mohamed Elneny will severely limit game time for this frustrated player.
      But as a homegrown player with undoubted ability, I hope a mid-table Premier League side might bid for him.
      Lucas Torreira
      After two successful loans in Spain and Italy, it is surprising to me that the tenacious midfielder has so few suitors.
      There seems no way back for him under Arteta, who I sense sees the Uruguayan as simply not physical enough for the anchor role and also mistrusts his passing accuracy.
      The player and his agent are both on record saying the player never truly settled in London so I hope we can get a reasonable bid for this popular squad member.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles could be moved on before the transfer window closesCredit: Getty
      Reiss Nelson has not quite lived up to the hype despite his talentCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta still wants to bring in more new recruits this summerCredit: Splash
      Reiss Nelson
      Nelson has never truly kicked on despite his obvious talent and flair – another one Arteta has never truly trusted.
      I am sure that once the winger finds a home where he is loved and played consistently his career will reignite… but it will not be at Arsenal.
      The club will have watched him last season in the Dutch top-flight and had they been impressed they would not have purchased Marquinhos and bid for Raphinha.
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      With the arrival of Matt Turner and the rise of Arthur Okonkwo, Arsenal need to simply rip up the Icelandic keeper’s contract and put it down as a reckless risk that failed to pay off.
      Matt Smith
      Despite having more medals than Harry Kane, it is time for this talented midfielder to be sold so he can flourish.
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      Smith is 22 soon and he deserves to be playing regularly.
      He was virtually ever-present for Doncaster last season in League One, but I would hope a Championship side will gamble on him. More

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      Arsenal’s incredible strength in depth this season revealed with ‘world class’ back-ups in each position

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      ARSENAL have much improved strength in depth going into this season.Gunners chiefs have handed boss Mikel Arteta hundreds of millions of pounds to rip up his squad and start again since succeeding Unai Emery.

      Arsenal have spent a fortune on new recruitsCredit: Getty
      With a net spend totalling an eye-watering £380million since the summer of 2019, the North Londoners are desperate to get back to challenging at the top end of the Premier League.
      Arsenal fell at the final hurdle last season, losing six of their last 12 matches to botch finishing in the top four.
      But there will be no excuses this term, given the greater depth Arteta now has to call upon.
      The Gunners have nearly three players for each position – nearly all of whom were signed by the Spaniard.
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      Arsenal have blown teams away in pre-season, including a 4-0 shellacking of rivals Chelsea.
      So as they prepare to go into Friday night’s opener at Crystal Palace, let’s take a look at their depth chart in more detail.
      GOALKEEPERS
      Aaron Ramsdale will start the season as Arsenal’s undisputed No1 goalkeeper, particularly after the sale of Bernd Leno to Fulham.
      The England international will hope to keep developing as the Gunners aim to improve in the Premier League.
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      Given Arsenal’s return to Europa League action, there may well be minutes for new American back-up stopper Matt Turner.
      While forgotten man Runar Alex Runarsson is back after a loan spell at OH Leuven.
      DEFENDERS
      When fit Takehiro Tomiyasu impressed immensely at right-back during his debut campaign in North London.
      Cedric Soares deputised for the Japan international last term, while Hector Bellerin is back after his loan at Real Betis, at least for now.
      Kieran Tierney was excellent at left-back but like Tomiyasu suffers from numerous injury issues.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko’s addition will keep Arsenal covered, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles could also fill in.
      Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes will now receive much greater competition at centre-back with William Saliba finally set to be given a chance – while Rob Holding and Pablo Mari are still at the club as back-ups.
      MIDFIELDERS
      Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka were Arteta’s first choice pairing last season.
      Mohamed Elneny penned a new contract to stick around, while Arsenal will hope for further development from youngster Albert Sambi Lokonga.
      Zinchenko offers an intriguing option, regularly playing in midfield for Ukraine – while Maitland-Niles could also do a job.
      New skipper Martin Odegaard is set to begin the campaign as Arsenal’s creator-in-chief in the No10 position.
      While new signing Fabio Vieira and academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe will also challenge for a starting position.
      FORWARDS
      Gabriel Jesus has been on fire in pre-season since arriving from Manchester City and offers Arsenal fans genuine hope that they have finally found a prolific No9 to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Alexandre Lacazette has departed, although the Gunners were able to retain Eddie Nketiah on a new £100,000-a-week contract.
      Bukayo Saka will hope to take another leap on the right flank as he enters the final two years of his contract – while he will be backed up by £72m man Nicolas Pepe and the returning Reiss Nelson.
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      Gabriel Martinelli is desperate for an injury-free season after showing glimpses of his talent during his three years in North London.
      He will be backed up on the left by Smith Rowe and intriguing new boy Marquinhos.
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      Who is Arsenal photographer Stuart MacFarlane and how long has he worked for the club?

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      ARSENAL’S All Or Nothing documentary is finally here on our screens.And one member of staff in particular has been filmed in the Amazon doc playing a starring role in one of the season’s memorable triumphs.
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      Stuart MacFarlane delivered the final words before the derbyCredit: Amazon Prime Video
      Mikel Arteta let Arsenal’s Chief Photographer handle a pre-match team talkCredit: Amazon Prime Video
      It was chief photographer and lifelong fan Stuart MacFarlane who delivered the team talk for the North London derby against Tottenham…and the Gunners went on to win 3-1.
      His inspirational talk was filmed by Amazon Prime cameras and is part of the upcoming All Or Nothing series.
      Arteta picked up MacFarlane’s camera as he told the squad: “This guy, for the last 30 years has captured emotions, emotions and teams.
      “I want you to hear from him, how he feels about you. And about our club.”
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      Who is Stuart MacFarlane and how long has he worked for Arsenal?
      MacFarlane has been snapping Arsenal since 1991, and become a full-time staff photographer with the club in 2001.
      He also supplied pictures for the ‘Invincibles’ book on Arsene Wenger released in 2014.
      MacFarlane spoke of his highs and lows covering the Gunners: “The highs and lows are all linked to the success for the football club.
      “So winning the league in 2002 and 2004, the FA Cup in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014 and 2015 were brilliant times.
      “And the only real low is losing in the final of the Champions League in 2006.”
      Arteta celebrated with MacFarlane after his side won the game 3-1Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      What did Stuart MacFarlane say in the team talk?
      MacFarlane looked at the players and said: “This is my club. I f*****g love this football club. And I f******g love all of you.”
      “When you go out, first f***ing tackle, listen to the crowd. They will f***ing be on you straight away.
      “Win every tackle. When you score, look in their faces. Look at their emotion, look how much they love you. Show them how much you love them, ok?”
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