Hincapie, who has shifted out to left-back following the return of Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori’s subsequent fitness issues, was hobbling at one point in the second half at the Emirates. In fact, as the defender took a throw on near the managers’ technical area, he had a word with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Jenna Nighswonger is set to leave Arsenal on loan, head coach Renée Slegers confirmed on Friday. At a press conference ahead of Saturday's game against Manchester United, Slegers said the U.S. women's national team fullback would be on the move.

Premier League leaders Arsenal host third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday in a vital match in the title race. Unai Emery’s side, who are just three points behind the London club in the table, are in sensational form and a victory at the Emirates Stadium would be their 12th in a row in all competitions.

In terms of the Premier League standings, the stakes are highest for Liverpool. Having played one game fewer than those sides around them, Slot’s team sit fourth in the table, nine points adrift of Aston Villa but just one ahead of fifth-placed Brentford. Sunderland, in 10th, are only four points away from Liverpool.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on October 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse ...

Arsenal doubled down on their strengths in pressing high. It took some time to click, but it was crucial to their success against Villa

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers has provided an injury update ahead of her side’s return to WSL action against Manchester United.Slegers, who earlier today was announced as having signed a new