Konsa could debut against his old club
Ezri Konsa is set for his Arsenal debut on Monday, and it comes at Villa Park. He returns to face Aston Villa, who are depleted (1). Your team goes in off a 3–0 win over Coventry City to open the league season.
Arsenal still pushing for Alvarez
Arsenal are not giving up on Julian Alvarez. The club have offered him the possibility of securing English residency for his family, and they will wait until the final day of the transfer window (Fan reaction source). Atlético Madrid chief Gil Marín has his own line: Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona (7). Joan Laporta is watching, but Arsenal are the ones pushing hardest right now.
Martinelli and Jesus on the way out
Mikel Arteta has had difficult conversations with Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus. Both Brazilians appear set to leave Arsenal (4). That is where the Alvarez money makes sense.
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Why the Champions League is within reach
Your team drew 1–1 with PSG in the Champions League final and lost on penalties (5). Since then: Arsenal 3–0 Manchester City in the Community Shield, then Arsenal 3–0 Coventry City in the opener (5) (7). Alan Smith makes the case that Arsenal can finally win it this season (5).
Next up
Arsenal face Aston Villa on Monday, then Chelsea on Sunday, September 6.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are split between nostalgia and transfer fever. The Alvarez residency offer has the subreddit buzzing, with supporters already picturing him leading the line. Elsewhere, a thread on unforgettable individual performances is doing rounds, with Rice against Real Madrid getting repeated love. See the Alvarez thread here.
