Whilst Mikel Arteta has curated an Arsenal squad capable of challenging for the title, it has left a number of players needing to head elsewhere for game time.Consequently, the Gunners hashed out a

Karl went off to resounding applause in the 71st after taking a knock to his hip, leaving Olise to set up substitute Nicolas Jackson for the fifth in the 78th. Olise completed the scoring in the 84th, set up by Hiroki Ito, who was making his first appearance of the season.

ARSENAL have been left sweating on the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori, with the defender set to miss Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The left-back has been an ever-present for

Kevin Danso lined up alongside Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero as Frank opted for a back-five against Arsenal, but a nervy display from the Austrian only got worse when he allowed Trossard to ghost in behind him for the opener. No surprise he didn’t re-emerge after the break.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on October 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse ...

Arsenal have built considerable squad depth, and therefore, Nwaneri finds it increasingly difficult to secure minutes off the bench. Several players sit ahead of him in the pecking order, all vying for involvement in what is shaping up to be a demanding and ambitious campaign.

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