Champions League final looming
Everything comes down to the Champions League final against PSG. You've already wrapped up the Premier League title, making Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace a glorified victory lap. But that match at Selhurst Park is the final tune-up before the biggest night in Arsenal's modern history. (1) (7)
PSG sweat on Dembélé and Hakimi
Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi both sat out PSG's internal training match this week, raising serious questions about their availability for the final. The pair are absolutely vital to how Luis Enrique's side operates. Dembélé's direct running and Hakimi's overlapping threat from right-back would be huge misses for them, and massive for you. (3) (4)
Europe's best without the ball
The praise keeps coming. Liverpool's Arne Slot joined PSG boss Luis Enrique in singling out Arsenal's defensive organisation. Enrique called you the best defensive side in the world when playing without the ball. That structure, drilled relentlessly by Arteta, is exactly what gives you a real shot against PSG's superstar attack. (2)
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Transfer window: two targets slipping away
Not every story this week is positive. Mateus Fernandes looks increasingly likely to choose Manchester United, with West Ham also in the mix. United have held new meetings with the 21-year-old Southampton midfielder and he's expected to snub Arsenal. (6) Separately, Julian Alvarez continues to favour a move to Barcelona over Arsenal. The Atletico Madrid forward remains on your radar but Barca lead the race. (8)
Gyokeres: not bothered how you won it
Viktor Gyokeres had his say on Arsenal's title being confirmed while the team wasn't playing, and the verdict is simple: he doesn't care. A trophy is a trophy. The Sporting striker's name keeps circling, and his indifference to the circumstances of your triumph won't bother anyone in red and white. (5)
Fan reactions
Gunners are buzzing about Ethan Nwaneri getting the call to train with England's World Cup squad, a huge nod to the teenager's breakthrough season. The Partey revelations from The Athletic have hit hard, with many fans disgusted at the detail that the club explored clauses protecting themselves against potential prosecution before his contract expired. And the Rice and Saka interview is doing the rounds, with Rice's quote about winning with Arsenal meaning more than anything else striking a chord. Read the Rice thread
