Simon Collings
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Sports Reporter for The London Standard. Views are mine.
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Arsenal have added Gabriel Jesus to their Champions League squad, so he is eligible to face Club Brugge tomorrow night.
He replaces Max Dowman, who picked up an ankle injury playing for Arsenal’s Under-21s on Saturday.
He replaces Max Dowman, who picked up an ankle injury playing for Arsenal’s Under-21s on Saturday.
December 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Arsenal have added Gabriel Jesus to their Champions League squad, so he is eligible to face Club Brugge tomorrow night.
He replaces Max Dowman, who picked up an ankle injury playing for Arsenal’s Under-21s on Saturday.
He replaces Max Dowman, who picked up an ankle injury playing for Arsenal’s Under-21s on Saturday.
No Declan Rice or Leandro Trossard in Arsenal training.
Working indoors; decision later today whether they travel.
No William Saliba in training, either.
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Working indoors; decision later today whether they travel.
No William Saliba in training, either.
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Rice fitness scare as key Arsenal trio miss training before Brugge
More concern for Mikel Arteta amid Gunners injury crisis
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December 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
No Declan Rice or Leandro Trossard in Arsenal training.
Working indoors; decision later today whether they travel.
No William Saliba in training, either.
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Working indoors; decision later today whether they travel.
No William Saliba in training, either.
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Fixture wise, this feels like a kind week for Arsenal after a tough run where injuries have taken their toll.
Mikel Arteta, however, must make the most of it. Several players look in need of a rest.
Piece:
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Mikel Arteta, however, must make the most of it. Several players look in need of a rest.
Piece:
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Good news for Arsenal after title setback but Arteta must buck trend
Injury crisis easing for Gunners as kind fixtures give Arteta an opportunity he cannot ignore
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December 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Fixture wise, this feels like a kind week for Arsenal after a tough run where injuries have taken their toll.
Mikel Arteta, however, must make the most of it. Several players look in need of a rest.
Piece:
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Mikel Arteta, however, must make the most of it. Several players look in need of a rest.
Piece:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
The ball hit the back of the net, and the Arsenal players hit the floor. Villa Park burst into life - and so, now, has the title race.
Live (ish) analysis from Villa Park:
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Live (ish) analysis from Villa Park:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Three things we learned from Arsenal loss as injuries take their toll
Fitness woes finally catch up with tired Gunners as last-gasp Aston Villa blow title race wide open
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December 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The ball hit the back of the net, and the Arsenal players hit the floor. Villa Park burst into life - and so, now, has the title race.
Live (ish) analysis from Villa Park:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Live (ish) analysis from Villa Park:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
David Raya with two big saves from Ollie Watkins, and even one right at the death before Emi Buendia's winner, but it proved to be in vain.
Player ratings:
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Player ratings:
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Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Eze anonymous as Trossard makes impact again
Mikel Merino struggles for Gunners in costly defeat, but Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka impress
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December 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
David Raya with two big saves from Ollie Watkins, and even one right at the death before Emi Buendia's winner, but it proved to be in vain.
Player ratings:
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Player ratings:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arteta confirms Mosquera will be out for "weeks".
December 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Arteta confirms Mosquera will be out for "weeks".
Arteta explains with Trossard he could only play a set amount of minutes - which they had decided pre game - so that's why he came off.
December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Arteta explains with Trossard he could only play a set amount of minutes - which they had decided pre game - so that's why he came off.
Full-time
Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
A bonkers end to the game, as Aston Villa win it at the death. Heartbreak for Arsenal.
Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
A bonkers end to the game, as Aston Villa win it at the death. Heartbreak for Arsenal.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Full-time
Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
A bonkers end to the game, as Aston Villa win it at the death. Heartbreak for Arsenal.
Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
A bonkers end to the game, as Aston Villa win it at the death. Heartbreak for Arsenal.
GOAL. Aston Villa. Buendia.
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
GOAL. Aston Villa. Buendia.
Calafiori booked.
Suspended for the Wolves game next week.
Suspended for the Wolves game next week.
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Calafiori booked.
Suspended for the Wolves game next week.
Suspended for the Wolves game next week.
GOAL. Arsenal. Trossard
December 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
GOAL. Arsenal. Trossard
Gyokeres also on at half time.
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Gyokeres also on at half time.
Eze the one to make way.
Trossard coming on.
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Eze the one to make way.
Trossard coming on.
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Trossard coming on.
Half-time
Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
The hosts ahead thanks to Matty Cash's goal. Fairly open and entertaining game. Arsenal had some good moments in attack, especially down the right flank. Saka looking lively, but left side - in contrast - not clicking.
Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
The hosts ahead thanks to Matty Cash's goal. Fairly open and entertaining game. Arsenal had some good moments in attack, especially down the right flank. Saka looking lively, but left side - in contrast - not clicking.
December 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Half-time
Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
The hosts ahead thanks to Matty Cash's goal. Fairly open and entertaining game. Arsenal had some good moments in attack, especially down the right flank. Saka looking lively, but left side - in contrast - not clicking.
Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
The hosts ahead thanks to Matty Cash's goal. Fairly open and entertaining game. Arsenal had some good moments in attack, especially down the right flank. Saka looking lively, but left side - in contrast - not clicking.
GOAL. Aston Villa. Cash.
December 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
GOAL. Aston Villa. Cash.
I make this Arsenal's sixth different centre-back partnership to start a game this season in what is their 22nd match of the campaign.
Gabriel + Saliba
Gabriel +Mosquera
Saliba + Mosquera
Hincapie +Mosquera
Hincpaie + Timber
Hincapie + Saliba
Gabriel + Saliba
Gabriel +Mosquera
Saliba + Mosquera
Hincapie +Mosquera
Hincpaie + Timber
Hincapie + Saliba
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I make this Arsenal's sixth different centre-back partnership to start a game this season in what is their 22nd match of the campaign.
Gabriel + Saliba
Gabriel +Mosquera
Saliba + Mosquera
Hincapie +Mosquera
Hincpaie + Timber
Hincapie + Saliba
Gabriel + Saliba
Gabriel +Mosquera
Saliba + Mosquera
Hincapie +Mosquera
Hincpaie + Timber
Hincapie + Saliba
Arsenal confirm Gabriel Jesus and Max Dowman have travelled with the Under-21s for a behind-closed-doors friendly against Manchester United at St George’s Park.
December 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Arsenal confirm Gabriel Jesus and Max Dowman have travelled with the Under-21s for a behind-closed-doors friendly against Manchester United at St George’s Park.
Marli Salmon - who turned 16 at the end of August - on the bench, such is Arsenal's injury issues.
Viktor Gyokeres on the bench. Has had a broken finger, but strapped it up for Brentford game and trained with it yesterday, too.
Viktor Gyokeres on the bench. Has had a broken finger, but strapped it up for Brentford game and trained with it yesterday, too.
December 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Marli Salmon - who turned 16 at the end of August - on the bench, such is Arsenal's injury issues.
Viktor Gyokeres on the bench. Has had a broken finger, but strapped it up for Brentford game and trained with it yesterday, too.
Viktor Gyokeres on the bench. Has had a broken finger, but strapped it up for Brentford game and trained with it yesterday, too.
Arsenal team is out.
No Saliba, so Timber at centre-back and White at right-back.
Declan Rice is fit - and starts.
Merino play as the No9, again, flanked by Eze and Saka.
No Saliba, so Timber at centre-back and White at right-back.
Declan Rice is fit - and starts.
Merino play as the No9, again, flanked by Eze and Saka.
December 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Arsenal team is out.
No Saliba, so Timber at centre-back and White at right-back.
Declan Rice is fit - and starts.
Merino play as the No9, again, flanked by Eze and Saka.
No Saliba, so Timber at centre-back and White at right-back.
Declan Rice is fit - and starts.
Merino play as the No9, again, flanked by Eze and Saka.
At Villa Park for Aston Villa v Arsenal
3rd v 1st in the Premier League
3rd v 1st in the Premier League
December 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
At Villa Park for Aston Villa v Arsenal
3rd v 1st in the Premier League
3rd v 1st in the Premier League
Such was Riccardo Calafiori’s desire to succeed this season, he began pre-season early.
The hard work has paid off, and now he is showing everyone in England his potential.
Preview ahead of Aston Villa v Arsenal:
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The hard work has paid off, and now he is showing everyone in England his potential.
Preview ahead of Aston Villa v Arsenal:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arsenal have one-of-a-kind star causing chaos to help fire title bid
Hard works pays off as resurgent Gunners ace flourishes in unique role under Mikel Arteta
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December 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Such was Riccardo Calafiori’s desire to succeed this season, he began pre-season early.
The hard work has paid off, and now he is showing everyone in England his potential.
Preview ahead of Aston Villa v Arsenal:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
The hard work has paid off, and now he is showing everyone in England his potential.
Preview ahead of Aston Villa v Arsenal:
www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arteta on Mosquera having another test today:
"We need to know, because the feeling that we had after the game and yesterday, we need to corroborate with what happens with other testing that we do today."
"We need to know, because the feeling that we had after the game and yesterday, we need to corroborate with what happens with other testing that we do today."
December 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Arteta on Mosquera having another test today:
"We need to know, because the feeling that we had after the game and yesterday, we need to corroborate with what happens with other testing that we do today."
"We need to know, because the feeling that we had after the game and yesterday, we need to corroborate with what happens with other testing that we do today."
Team news update from Arteta:
On Rice: “Let’s see [if he is fit to face Aston Villa]. We have another training session later today.”
Mosquera having another test today. Has an ankle issue.
Saliba and Trossard a "matter of days".
On Rice: “Let’s see [if he is fit to face Aston Villa]. We have another training session later today.”
Mosquera having another test today. Has an ankle issue.
Saliba and Trossard a "matter of days".
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Team news update from Arteta:
On Rice: “Let’s see [if he is fit to face Aston Villa]. We have another training session later today.”
Mosquera having another test today. Has an ankle issue.
Saliba and Trossard a "matter of days".
On Rice: “Let’s see [if he is fit to face Aston Villa]. We have another training session later today.”
Mosquera having another test today. Has an ankle issue.
Saliba and Trossard a "matter of days".