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Arsenal is gearing up for a crucial Premier League match at home against Liverpool on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta’s squad currently trails the Reds by four points after a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend. Theyâll be cautious about that gap widening when Arne Slot’s team visits north London.
A loss would leave Arsenal seven points behind the league leaders and potentially six points off Manchester City if they win against Southampton on Saturday. Here are the latest updates on Arsenal.
**Ădegaard Update**
Norwegian manager Stale Solbakken has shared news on Martin Ădegaardâs recovery from injury. The Arsenal captain has been sidelined since getting hurt during international duty in September.
âEverything suggests that his recovery is on track; itâs just about completing the final steps of training with teammates,â he said to Norwegian outlet VG. âIt will depend on how he responds, but we have legitimate hope he will be ready.â
According to football.london’s Isaac Seelochan, âArsenal is eager to have Ădegaard back, but Arteta will be careful not to rush him. While Solbakkenâs update is encouraging for fans, this weekendâs match against Liverpool will likely be too soon for him, even though itâs a game he would excel in.â
Oleksandr Zinchenko mentioned that Man City manager Pep Guardiola personally called him right after his former team won the Champions League in 2023. The 27-year-old, who joined Arsenal from City in 2022, has made 70 appearances for the Gunners.
âI don’t think anyone was sleeping that night,â Zinchenko recounted in his new book, *Believe*. âTo get a call from Pep? I couldnât believe it. He said, âAlex, you are a big part of thisââI was genuinely surprised, but in a good way. I thanked him again for everything he did for me, which shows his good nature.â
According to football.london’s Isaac Seelochan, âZinchenko won many titles at City, so Guardiola’s appreciation is expected. His call right after Cityâs Champions League victory highlights how significant he was to the club, and Arsenal hopes he can have a similar influence there.â