Arteta: Saliba is still in the recovery stage of injury and therefore substitute, Eze wins the starting right

 11:18pm, 28 September 2025

Arsenal played away against Newcastle in the 6th round of the Premier League. Before the game, Arsenal coach Arteta arrived at the stadium for a brief interview and talked about the starting choice.

About Eze starter

Arteta: "We are very satisfied with his performance. He has won the right to start."

About Moscrat takes priority over Saliba's starter

Arteta: "Saliba just recovered from an ankle injury and is still working hard to recover. We have to manage the team well, so we need players who are trustworthy and rely on."

About Odegao's health

Arteta: "He is very eager to play. He has been training for two days and is very eager to play."

Arsenal starts in this game: 1-Raya, 3-Moscra, 6-Gabriel, 12-Timber, 33-Calafiori, 36-Suvimendi, 41-Rice, 10-Eze, 7-Saka, 14-Yorcres, 19-Trosad

Arsenal substitutes: 13-Kepa, 2-Saliba, 4-Ben White, 8-Odegao, 11-Martinelli, 16-Norgo, 23-Merino, 49-Skeley, 56-Dorman