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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 7h

Exclusive interview with Beth Mead.

The Lionesses showed they were “mentality monsters” at the Euros - now they want to win the World Cup.

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Mead exclusive: 'Mentality monster' Lionesses can win World Cup

Arsenal forward played a key role in the Euro 2025-winning squad

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

On Havertz, Jesus, Madueke and Odegaard, Arteta said:

"They are all progressing really well. They have all started to do certain activities. They are all super-willing to be available as quick as possible, but at the moment none of them are yet in contention in the next week or so."

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

Full quote on Gabriel:

"Obviously, Big Gabi had to leave the pitch with an issue and he hasn't been able to train yet. So, let's see how he evolves in the next 24 hours, whether he is available or not for the weekend."

Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

Arteta says Gabriel is a doubt for Crystal Palace on Sunday:

“Big Gabi had to leave the pitch [against Atletico] with an issue. He hasn’t been able to train yet.”

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, hamstring or thigh issue.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

Arteta says Gabriel is a doubt for Crystal Palace on Sunday:

“Big Gabi had to leave the pitch [against Atletico] with an issue. He hasn’t been able to train yet.”

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

Plenty of remarkable stats around Arsenal's defence, none more so than this:

In 25 per cent of Arsenal's games this season, the opponent has not had a single shot on target.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 1d

This week's column is on Arsenal's defence.

Sir Alex Ferguson famously said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.”

And, Arsenal have the best one around.

In print and online here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 2d

Gabriel Jesus has given an update on his recovery.

“My knee is responding very well. So now I’m looking forward to being around the team again soon, to come back to do what I love to do.”

More from him here:

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Arsenal star 'feeling great' as he issues new update on injury return

Positive news for Arsenal with injury ‘responding very well’

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

David Raya believes Arsenal’s “incredible” squad depth means they can fight to win the Champions League and Premier League this season.

More here:

www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Raya explains how Arsenal's summer spending has impacted trophy push

The club’s new arrivals are not just making a difference on the pitch

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Four goals in 13 minutes, Rice's set-pieces and Arsenal's defence - but the most impressive thing from last night?

Arsenal did it all without Jesus, Havertz, Madueke and Odegaard being in the squad.

Their depth is unrivalled.

Piece:

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The scary truth about Arsenal's thrashing of Atletico

Arsenal are the envy of Europe... and they can get even better

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

A brilliant night for Arsenal. So many impressive performances. Take your pick for MOTM.

Player ratings:

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Arsenal player ratings: Rice a monster as Gyokeres ends goal drought

Gunners blow Atletico Madrid away with ruthless second half performance at the Emirates Stadium

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Diego Simeone will have wanted a cold shower, and perhaps a dark room to lie down in, after this second-half.

Snap analysis from the Emirates:

www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Three things we learned from Arsenal statement win as Europe put on notice

Viktor Gyokeres adds to a perfect night as summer signing gets on the scoresheet again

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

From last week:

www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arsenal already have justification over £60m transfer decision

Spain midfielder has hit the ground running since move from Real Sociedad and has been the standout summer signing at Emirates Stadium

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Diego Simeone will have wanted a cold shower, and perhaps a dark room to lie down in, after this second-half.

Snap analysis from the Emirates:

www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Three things we learned from Arsenal statement win as Europe put on notice

Viktor Gyokeres adds to a perfect night as summer signing gets on the scoresheet again

www.standard.co.uk

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

A brilliant night for Arsenal. So many impressive performances. Take your pick for MOTM.

Player ratings:

www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arsenal player ratings: Rice a monster as Gyokeres ends goal drought

Gunners blow Atletico Madrid away with ruthless second half performance at the Emirates Stadium

www.standard.co.uk

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Full-time

Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid

A real statement result and performance from Arsenal. Utterly dominant in the second-half, when they blew Atletico away. So many good performances all across the pitch, but thought Rice was a monster in midfield.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

This reminds me a lot of the PSG game, here, which was around this time last season.

Arsenal just look so dominant physically, with and without the ball. The pace and power of this side is ridiculous when it is firing.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Mosquera and Nwaneri coming on, Gabriel and Eze off.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Another set-piece, another Gyokeres goal.

Arsenal running riot.

Arsenal 4-0 Atletico

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

GOAL. Arsenal. Gyokeres (again).

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Gabriel moving fine, since this, but suspect he will be off soon. This game is done.

Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Gabriel down, here.

Appeared to be stretching his quad.

Seems okay, but Calafiori and Mosquera warming up.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

The striker ends his wait for a goal.

A superb ball by Zubimendi finds Martinelli down the left.

His cross eventually comes to Gyokeres, who turns the ball home.

Arsenal 3-0 Atletico

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

GOAL. Arsenal. Gyokeres.

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

Great goal.

Made by MLS, who carries the ball 30 to 40 yards - from inside his own half - before teeing up Martinelli.

It's a lovely, curled finish, too.

Arsenal 2-0 Atletico

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Simon Collings @srcollings.bsky.social · 3d

GOAL. Arsenal. Martinelli.

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