Overview
- Mikel Arteta said the squad has learned from Myles Lewis-Skelly copying Erling Haaland’s celebration during February’s 5-1 win over Manchester City.
- Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Ben White have not trained this week, with decisions due after Saturday’s session.
- Viktor Gyökeres required stitches for a head cut in Bilbao but is expected to be available to face Manchester City.
- Arsenal announced the departure of vice-chair and long-time advisor Tim Lewis, with Arteta expressing gratitude and downplaying disruption.
- ESPN reported Josh Kroenke is set to tighten control of club affairs as Arsenal host City in a rivalry that has grown increasingly hostile.