‘Music to my ears’… Arsenal fans buzzing over ‘wonderful’ player update ahead of Manchester United clash

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Arsenal fans have expressed relief after the club confirmed that one of their stars will indeed be fit to face Manchester United.

The Gunners start their Premier League campaign on Sunday, with a trip to Old Trafford on the cards for Mikel Arteta’s men.

As far as opening games go, Manchester United away will always be a tricky proposition, especially since they have brought in three new high-profile forwards.

One Arsenal player in particular was not spotted in the club’s training videos and photos earlier in the week, prompting fans to express concern.

Arsenal fans relieved Martin Zubimendi is fit ahead of Manchester United trip

However, Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Martin Zubimendi was indeed fit and fine to feature against Man United.

“[On Zubi], he had a great integration,” Arteta told reporters.

“As everybody can see this immediately, a very big impact on the team. I’m really happy and he will be fit.”

Fans were relieved, with one writing on X: “Ohh my God, Amorim and his boys don’t know what’s hitting them.”

Another supporter wrote: “Everyone can chill about Zubi now!”

The praise kept coming, with one fan saying: “United thought they could escape this dominance. Lol.”

Another wrote: Zubi master class incoming! I can’t wait COYG.”

Another said: “Finally Zubi is seen!”

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Other Arsenal team news ahead of Manchester United clash

Arsenal have a clean bill of health for the most part, with just Leandro Trossard a potential doubt – and even then, Arteta is positive over his fitness.

“I think he’s much better,” Arteta said. “I think he will be able to train again tomorrow (Saturday) and if that’s the case, he will be fit.”

Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes suffered knocks while in Asia but returned to action against Athletic Bilbao.

Kai Havertz was unable to face Villarreal, but he returned and scored against Athletic.

Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber completed his recovery from ankle surgery in pre-season.