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Live coverage as Arsenal conclude their public mid-season Premier League preparations at the Emirates Stadium, as Mikel Arteta's Gunners take on a friendly ...

The January transfer window is also fast approaching and Mikel Arteta and Edu will both be looking at the area of weakness in the squad. Building momentum will be key for the Gunners. Aaron Ramsdale did train with the side ahead of the visit of Juve although again it will potentially be too soon for him too. Arsenal play their last public friendly ahead of the return to the Premier League against Juventus. That said, the game may come too soon for Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. Kaya Kaynak and Tom Canton are in the Emirates Stadium to provide updates on the match for football.london.

Arsenal vs Juventus LIVE: Premier League leaders take on the Old Lady in their final mid-season friendly... as England duo Aaron Ramsdale and Ben White START ...

One for the future. Both sides are relatively depleted - with a number of key players either at the World Cup or recovering from it - however, it still promises to be an exciting affair! The forward was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup on Saturday after picking up a knee injury while at the tournament with Brazil, and the issue is now believed to be worse than first feared. Firstly, Juventus launched a ball up the pitch that led to a miscommunication from Gabriel and Ramsdale before the Brazilian cleared the ball. Brazil forward Jesus has been the focal point of Arsenal's attack and their rise to the top of the Premier League table after his summer signing from Manchester City. Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is set for a spell of up to three months on the sidelines, according to reports. The hosts are looking comfortable on the ball and are taking their time as they try to play through the Juventus defence. Great build-up from the hosts who refused to force a pass and waited for an opening in the defence to appear. The Portuguese star fires a volley at goal but Perin does well to tip the ball over the bar. The defender does well to intercept a ball to Kean and drive forward with the ball - which he has done so much already this year. Odegaard tries to orchestrate a chance for Nketiah by dinking the ball to him in the box but the forward gets crowded out by the defenders. The movement from Tierney to get into the middle of the pitch was really intuitive.

ARSENAL are trailing to Juventus in their final mid-season friendly.Granit Xhaka returned to the starting XI, but has scored an own goal as Juve lead.

Arsenal 0-1 Juventus Arsenal 0-0 Juventus Arsenal 0-2 Juventus - Result: Arsenal 0-2 Juventus

Leah Williamson has opened up on having to wear a gumshield when playing football against boys as a child, because they would target her in games.

Getty Images Meanwhile, the women's game has grown alongside her, reaching "Nobody should bat an eyelid that there’s a girl on the pitch.

Rio Ferdinand admits he's 'worried' how title-chasing Arsenal will cope without star striker Gabriel Jesus when the Premier League returns, with the Brazilian ...

While early exits for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have seen them already return to first-team training. Rio Ferdinand is worried about Arsenal's title challenge with the Premier League returns [with a 2-0 win ](/sport/football/article-8484577/Wolves-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-Live-match-report.html)over [Wolves](/sport/teampages/wolverhampton-wanderers.html) that saw them go five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html)'s title challenge once the Premier League resumes, after [Gabriel Jesus](/sport/gabriel-jesus/index.html)' World Cup setback. - The BBC pundit is worried about the injury to Gunners' striker Gabriel Jesus Rio Ferdinand admits he's 'worried' how title-chasing Arsenal will cope without star striker Gabriel Jesus when the Premier League returns, with the Brazilian striker set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury

Arsenal must recruit another striker in the January transfer window following Gabriel Jesus's injury, talkSPORT has been told.The Premier League leade.

[Yohan Djourou recently told talkSPORT of his doubts about that move](https://talksport.com/football/1277342/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury-premier-league-title/), saying the Spaniard hasn’t been at his best since his transfer to the Nou Camp. [failed to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://talksport.com/football/1034464/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-arsenal-exit-barcelona-mikel-arteta/) and went on to lose their Champions League spot to Tottenham. “You think of last January they didn’t sign anyone and I think that was there undoing towards the back end of the season when Spurs pipped them to the Champions League spot. [Oleksandr Zinchenko has backed him](https://talksport.com/football/1275071/oleksandr-zinchenko-eddie-nketiah-arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury/) to fill Jesus’s boots. [sustained an injury](https://talksport.com/football/1265614/gabriel-jesus-out-world-cup-injury-brazil-arsenal-surgery/) at the World Cup, and they’ve been warned they could face a worse version of the end of last season if they don’t sign a replacement. [expected to be out for three months](https://talksport.com/football/1269756/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury-news-post-surgery-picture-brazil/) as he recovers from surgery after suffering medial ligament damage to his knee in Brazil’s match against Cameroon in the group stages in Qatar.

Arsenal go into the second half of the season top of the Premier League after collecting 12 wins from their opening 14 games but will be without Gabriel ...

Currently, only [ Eddie Nketiah](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/eddie-nketiah-arsenal-transfer-plans-25753992) is available for selection as a natural striker and Ferdinand has voiced his concerns on the Gunners' title chances. [ The striker sustained the injury](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/breaking-gabriel-jesus-arsenal-injury-25689582) to his right knee whilst away at the World Cup and has since undergone surgery. The striker signed a five-year deal in the summer but has found himself down Arteta's pecking order due to Jesus' presence. [The Gunners](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) are currently top of the table after winning 12 of their opening 14 games, losing only once. Following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure to Barcelona, Nketiah led the line for Arsenal and scored vital goals against Chelsea and Leeds. After joining Arsenal alongside

Juventus have a lot of young players in the starting XI for their prestigious friendly test against Arsenal, with barely any veterans at all.

[Leandro Paredes](https://football-italia.net/player/leandro-paredes/) and [Adrien Rabiot](https://football-italia.net/player/adrien-rabiot/) are still at the World Cup, while Alex [Sandro](https://football-italia.net/player/sandro/), [Dusan Vlahovic](https://football-italia.net/player/dusan-vlahovic/) and [Filip Kostic](https://football-italia.net/player/filip-kostic/) only just left. [Paul Pogba](https://football-italia.net/player/paul-pogba/), [Federico Chiesa](https://football-italia.net/player/federico-chiesa/), [Mattia De Sciglio](https://football-italia.net/player/mattia-de-sciglio/), [Samuel](https://football-italia.net/player/samuel/) Iling-Junior and [Kaio](https://football-italia.net/player/kaio/) [Jorge](https://football-italia.net/player/jorge/) are all on the treatment table. [Gabriel](https://football-italia.net/player/gabriel/), Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Nelson, Odegaard, Vieira; Nketiah

A classy Arsenal and Tottenham target may be available for free in 2024, but reports out of Italy have claimed the Gunners could act early in 2023 by ...

However, there’s growing speculation a parting of the ways is in order. £22m) bid for Zaniolo next summer. Spurs have been linked with Zaniolo for some time thanks in large part to their strong Italian connection. Mikel Arteta already boasts one of the most threatening and energetic attacks in the league through Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. Arsenal’s primary target in that regard is fast becoming Mykhaylo Mudryk. A classy Arsenal and Tottenham target may be available for free in 2024, but reports out of Italy have claimed the Gunners could act early in 2023 by lodging a £22m bid.

Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsdale both return to our starting line-up for today's friendly against Juventus. The duo will get their first minutes back in our ...

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Karl Hein and Mohamed Elneny drop to the bench to accommodate the duo, where they will be joined by Matt Turner who is also named in our matchday squad for the first time since his exploits for the USA. The duo will get their first minutes back in our colours since returning from the World Cup at the Emirates Stadium this evening, as the only changes to the side that started the win against AC Milan on Tuesday.

I understand, Arsenal fans. The World Cup break seems to have dragged on for too long now, and with the return of Premier League football soon to get back, ...

Of course, he is not at this level of his career, but this level of comparison will certainly be a confidence boost for both him and Arteta, should he wish to sign. This is the calibre of player we are dealing with here. With this being said, any player which comes in January must fit into the Emirates Stadium philosophy, which has been a winning one this season.

Catch all the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip on Saturday including updates on Mykhaylo Mudryk, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Cody Gakpo's future ...

The Gunners were said to be willing to offer a fee in the region of £40million earlier this year and may look to reignite their interest in the Lazio star in the new year. The news is that the player has changed his opinion on the English club which already tried to approach him last summer. It's understood that Milinkovic-Savic would consider a move if a fair proposal was put on the table with his agent, former Chelsea striker, Mateja Kezman looking to secure offers for his client. Arsenal have been handed a huge transfer boost as Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 'changes his mind' on a move to the Emirates Stadium. Italian football journalist Giulio Cardone has provided a major update Milinkovic-Savic's future which may alert Arsenal to his availability in the January transfer window. Given how well Gakpo performed for the Netherlands in a central role in Qatar, Van Gaal, to his credit, was right to move him inside. He is evidently more comfortable playing on the left-wing, which is understandable given his record for PSV over the last couple of seasons from that position. The Belgian enters the final six months of his deal at Leicester and is likely to leave the club. But it would be between Saka and Bellingham for my England Player of the Tournament and I’m going to go with Saka.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-maguire) What will be interesting to see is how Saka deals with the weight on his shoulders when clubs potentially start coming in to try to sign him.” Louis van Gaal has warned potential suitors who are lining up a move for Cody Gakpo with PSV having accepted the inevitability that he will leave the club in January. Chelsea have entered the race to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk and are planning to hijack the Gunners' move for the talented winger.

Juventus fielded largely teenagers, but still managed an impressive 2-0 friendly win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with two own goals. There was a minute's silence before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium for former Bologna coach Sinisa ...

Unlike the Xhaka own goal, this time [Samuel](https://football-italia.net/player/samuel/) Iling-Junior’s attempt did seem to be on target regardless. [Gabriel](https://football-italia.net/player/gabriel/) had fouled [Alessandro Pio Riccio](https://football-italia.net/player/alessandro-pio-riccio/) with a nasty clash of heads. [Mattia Perin](https://football-italia.net/player/mattia-perin/) kept out a Fabio Vieira volley, while [Eddie Nketiah](https://football-italia.net/player/eddie-nketiah/) had a goal disallowed for offside.

Arsenal take on Juventus in their final mid-season friendly before domestic football returns. The Gunners played two friendlies in the Middle East in the ...

— Arsenal.com 13:00 ET December 17 For Juventus, this will be their first match since the World Cup break and former Everton striker Moise Kean starts. Competitive club football is almost back in our lives and tonight will be Arsenal's last mid-season friendly before the campaign resumes. 90 mins from kickoff: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's clash at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side have been impressive this season and top the Premier League by five points, ahead of reigning champions Manchester City. December 18

Arsenal were handed another injury blow as Reiss Nelson was forced off during their friendly against Juventus, with Mikel Arteta already dealing with ...

He was willing to take that opportunity and, again, it’s down to him to show it now on the pitch. The striker has started every league game but picked up any injury whilst playing for Brazil at the World Cup and [underwent surgery which will keep him out for several months](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury-brazil-28669292). He said of the 23-year-old: "That is why he is here, because we want to have that opportunity with him. I’m only a couple of minutes from the stadium, all my family is there. Arsenal boss Arteta has largely stuck to a regular starting XI throughout the season but his options and the depth of his squad are being tested. They welcomed the Italian giants to Emirates Stadium, losing 2-0, but fielded a strong starting XI which included Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, Fabio Vieira and Martin Odegaard as the forward players.

Goals in stoppage time at the end of both halves saw us fall to defeat, with a Granit Xhaka own goal and a strike from London-born Samuel Iling-Junior proving ...

The second half once again saw us control possession and territory but struggle to create the same amount of opportunities. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. On a rare foray forward, Juve won a corner and after it was played short to Nicoli Fagioli, his cross was inadvertently flicked on into his own net by the head of Xhaka to hand the advantage to the Italians.

Our manager discussed Reiss Nelson's injury, issues fitness updates on players returning to the squad and lots more - and you can read a transcript of what ...

This window has been to reinforce where we are but still the good news is that there are still things to improve and become a better team. He needs to grab it but the way he trains every day and the mentality he has, he gives us no reason not to think he’s going to be super ready to perform. I think we have deserved to be in the position we’re in with the way we’ve played and the way we’ve approached games. Alex is progressing well and Tomi is running on the pitch. We need him fit on the pitch. We don’t know the extent of the injury.

Take a look at the best of the action from Emirates Stadium as we took on the Italian giants.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source. You can watch the key moments from the match above or check out our extended highlights below as well as the full match replay:

Match report and player ratings as Arsenal and Juventus face off in a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium.

Cedric Soares (62' for White) - 6/10 Mohamed Elneny (62' for Partey) - 7/10 Unlucky to score a late own goal. Amario Cozier-Duberry (62' for Xhaka) - 7/10 While they were unable to overturn the deficit, a few of these players did stand out - most notably midfielder Amario Cozier-Duberry, who found some joy attacking down Arsenal's left flank. Though the scoreline suggested otherwise, this was an assured and mature display from Arsenal.

Catch all the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip on Sunday including updates on Lionel Messi, Memphis Depay and Reiss Nelson.

Hello and welcome to the Arsenal daily blog. The Frenchman will be looking to win his first major international trophy at the first time trying. The World Cup final takes place this afternoon and Arsenal have one representative in William Saliba.

Arsenal and Manchester United are both linked with the same player. · Related articles · Arsenal target Nicolo Zaniolo scores unreal goal for Roma · Trending · READ ...

"The club know that we are ready to sit down and negotiate. Vigorelli said: "There are no clouds on the horizon, we have an excellent rapport with Roma and Tiago Pinto and we’ve agreed that we’ll discuss a contract extension in the future when the club think it’s best. If Zaniolo still hasn't signed a new contract by then, Arsenal are set to be in the running for his signature. [Arsenal](/latest/arsenal-fc) are waiting for an update on Nicolo Zaniolo's contract situation before submitting a bid for the player, according to reports. Arsenal are said to have asked for information on Zaniolo. [Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Roma/17-12-2022/zaniolo-vigorelli-roma-rinnovo-trattativa-4501575953260_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FRoma%2F17-12-2022%2Fzaniolo-vigorelli-roma-rinnovo-trattativa-4501575953260.shtml) that the 23-year-old attacking midfielder is happy at Roma and is ready to discuss a renewal.

The January transfer window opens in two weeks' time and Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk has been tipped to make a move to Arsenal amid a Premier ...

[Mudryk opened up on his admiration for Arsenal's style of play](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-arteta-25513844) and how he keeps up to date with their results. [CBS Sports](https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo) back in September, he said: "I think every guy dreams about the Premier League. The January transfer window will open just a few days after the match against the Hammers and it will be interesting to see what plans [Edu ](https://www.football.london/all-about/edu)has in place. With that said, is there a place for Mudryk in Arteta's starting XI? But the transfer is not only my decision." Most comfortable as a left winger, Mudryk would provide competition for Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe and his signing could even see Arteta use the aforementioned duo in other positions.

Arsenal were handed another injury concern yesterday when winger Reiss Nelson limped off in the first half against Juventus at the Emirates Stadium.

Nelson looked as though he had reignited his career at the Emirates Stadium with two goals against Nottingham Forest and had become an efficient substitute for Arteta in the first half of the season. [Nelson ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-mudryk-transfer-nelson-saka-25780554)started in Mikel Arteta's front three alongside Eddie Nketiah and Fabio Vieira but lasted only 21 minutes before being replaced by Marquinhos. [Arsenal player ratings vs Juventus as Cozier-Duberry and Nwaneri impress, Vieira bright](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-juventus-cozier-duberry-nwaneri-25779799) [Reiss Nelson injury in Arsenal vs Juventus may force Mikel Arteta into transfer window move](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/reiss-nelson-arsenal-vs-juventus-25779577) [Ben White decision means Edu could be in line to seal Arsenal's first January transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-transfer-edu-ben-white-25773983) [The World Cup star who could help Arsenal complete Mikel Arteta ideal January transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-world-cup-arteta-transfer-25776751) [William Saliba's World Cup final hope suffers blow as France get boost for Lionel Messi clash](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/france-world-cup-william-saliba-25777291) [Reiss Nelson injury in Arsenal vs Juventus may force Mikel Arteta into transfer window move](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/reiss-nelson-arsenal-vs-juventus-25779577) [Gabriel Jesus](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/gary-neville-arsenal-gabriel-jesus-25772453) in the medical room after the striker underwent surgery on a knee injury picked up at the World Cup. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) winger Reiss Nelson has suffered a potential blow to his involvement in the Gunners' second half of the season after being forced off in the 2-0 defeat to Juventus on Saturday night.

Premier League leaders Arsenal could face a busy January transfer window as Mikel Arteta's side attempt to plan for the absence of injured striker Gabriel ...

The Serbian international's future is thought to be uncertain, with questions around [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) ' future business, and United are reportedly "ready to get serious". Mikel Arteta was keen on a move for Vlahovic last January, only for the player to choose Juventus. Juventus sit third in Serie A after recovering from a slow start, but have already been eliminated from the Champions League with just one win. Mikel Arteta will be worried about the lack of options, with little competition for back-up striker Eddie Nketiah, though [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) are also in the market for a wide forward. The Spain international has been on World Cup duty, scoring in the group stage win against Costa Rica, but now has to decide on his longer-term future. He is reportedly still on holiday after his World Cup exertions, with those talks due to take place when he returns. Asensio has been with Real Madrid since 2014, joining from hometown club Mallorca. Have your say in the [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), according to Corriere dello Sport (via the [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-vlahovic-25773059) ). Mudryk has seven goals and six assists in the Ukrainian top flight this season, helping his team stay in touch with league leaders Dnipro-1. [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) and away to [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc). [Wolves](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc) star Pedro Neto has also remained on their radar, with the Portugal international offering [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) experience.

Dusan Vlahovic, however, is reportedly going nowhere after fresh links with Arsenal. Tottenham are competing with Liverpool for Morocco World Cup hero Sofyan ...

[Arsenal are in talks over signing Mykhaylo Mudryk](/sport/football/mykhaylo-mudryk-to-arsenal-fc-january-transfer-latest-b1047816.html), with Sergej-Milinkovic Savic also believed to be on the Gunners’ transfer radar approaching the New Year. [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea), [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal) and Tottenham all compete with their Premier League rivals to get major early deals over the line. [Chelsea have already lined up a deal for Molde striker David Fofana](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-fofana-b1047581.html) and have now clinched the long-awaited summer signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £63million. “Let’s see what will happen,” he told reporters. Arsenal are looking into reigniting interest in Dusan Vlahovic, a year on from missing out on the striker to Juventus. Chelsea are preparing to test the water with a £45m bid for Josko Gvardiol.

Mikel Arteta is unsure about the extent of Reiss Nelson's injury but suggested that it won't change Arsenal's transfer plans for the January window. Unsure ...

In better news, [Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will rejoin the squad](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-arteta-smith-rowe-injury-update-saka-martinelli-west-ham-boxing-day/bltbd2d32010dbfec9f) soon following their World Cup exploits. We know what we have to do and that doesn’t change the plans." The Gunners lost 0-2 courtesy of own goals by Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding.

Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that forward Eddie Nketiah will step in well for the injured Gabriel Jesus when the top-flight action resumes.

Nketiah will have to step up and replace Jesus, who picked up an injury while representing Brazil at the global competition and has already undergone surgery. WHAT DID HE SAY? The 23-year-old Ghanaian prospect has a good opportunity to claim his stake at Arsenal when the Premier League returns after having been paused for the World Cup.