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“Kiwior alongside Gabriel is the right call · they trained that pairing all week.”

“confirmed via Colney source. He is out. Carry on.”

“analysis says hamstring tightness pattern matches a 7-day rest. Source close to it.”

“no way Saliba misses tomorrow, he trained Tuesday.”

“Spotted at Colney this morning — Saka went indoors for the second half of the session. He's pulling on the hamstring before sprints. Arteta will rest him against Wolves and risk him for the City game.”

“Set piece routine I clocked in training yesterday — Rice taking the short corner with Ødegaard, then a delayed run from Saliba to the back post. They've been drilling it for two weeks. Watch for it against a deep block this weekend.”

“Watched the U21s yesterday — Lewis-Skelly is going to start at left back next season. He's ready and Timber is being moved permanently to right back. Internal call has been made. Calafiori is the rotation option, not the starter.”

“Edu replacement search is wider than reported. They've interviewed three sporting directors including one currently at a top-six club. Decision will be made before pre-season tour. Arteta has a real say but not a veto.”

“Saw Arteta's pre-match notes at Colney this morning. Saliba is definitely out tomorrow regardless of what the club says publicly. Brace for Kiwior + Gabriel.”

“Gabriel just went down. That's not a knock, that's hip alignment. Arteta will sub him before halftime.”

“Confirmed from N4 — he was grabbing his right hip walking off. Same motion as his 2023 issue.”

“Arteta's sideline behaviour this season is going to get him banned for three games before Christmas. Mark this post.”

“Pre-match warm-up shot. Notice who's taking the set-piece rehearsals. That's your goalscorer today.”