Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
Arteta speaks on deadline, injuries, and forward options
Arteta addressed the media for the first time since the summer transfer window slammed shut.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Fixture
Arsenal vs Chelsea (Premier League)
Venue
Emirates Stadium
Injury update
Bruno Guimaraes missed training with a knock
Transfer
Christos Tzolis signed
What happened. Mikel Arteta held a pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's clash with Chelsea, discussing the transfer window, injuries, and team news.
- Arteta was asked about selling forwards without bringing in more than Tzolis.
- He was pushed on the difficulty of signing players like Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez.
- Decisions needed on the left, with Tzolis and Eberechi Eze competing.
Arsenal face Chelsea at the Emirates, with Arteta likely to reveal lineup decisions soon.
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