Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Myles Lewis-Skelly, the game against Chelsea and Thomas Partey’s future.
Arsenal drew with PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night, winning the tie 9-3 on aggregate, and subsequently secured their place in the Champions League quarter-final, where they’ll face Real Madrid.
Both legs take place in April, and thus, attentions turn back towards the Premier League for the time being for Mikel Arteta’s team.
The Gunners entertain Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, in a hugely important clash that could determine whether the North Londoners are dragged into the top four race or not.
With that said, here’s a look at the latest news ahead of another big day.
Myles Lewis-Skelly called up by England
Thomas Tuchel announced his first England squad on Friday morning, and there was plenty of anticipation from Arsenal fans around which of the Gunners’ players would be included.
Myles Lewis-Skelly made the cut, rewarded for his impressive form by earning his first call-up to the senior side.
The teenager is expected to compete for the left-back spot in a squad devoid of many options in this position.
While Lewis-Skelly was selected, both Ethan Nwaneri and Ben White were left out, with the former picked to represent the under-21s instead, and the latter voluntarily omitted as he looks to build his fitness.
Read more on Lewis-Skelly’s England call-up.
Arsenal prepare to face Chelsea
After the PSV clash, Arsenal have had three days in training to prepare for the visit of Chelsea.
The West Londoners aren’t enjoying their finest vein of form at the moment, and as a result, the match-up with a struggling Gunners side promises to be a fascinating spectacle.
Arteta spoke to the media on Friday afternoon and hinted that Gabriel Martinelli may not feature from the start against the Blues.
This may mean the Spaniard resorts to using Mikel Merino up front once again, with this ploy needing to work more effectively than it has done in recent weeks if Arsenal are going to claim all three points.
Read more on Arsenal’s encounter with Chelsea.
Thomas Partey is wanted by Barcelona and Atletico Madrid
Thomas Partey’s contract at Arsenal expires in the summer, and he’s yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.
As a result, significant speculation surrounding the midfielder’s future is circulating in the media.
Arsenal Insider understands that a new contract is unlikely to materialise at this stage, despite Partey’s popularity at the club.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are exploring a potential free transfer for the player, with talks already taking place with both Spanish clubs.
Read more on Thomas Partey’s future at Arsenal.
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