JazzG "The former Atletico Madrid star felt something in his right leg during a training session with his country on Sunday. Sources close to the player insist it is not a hamstring issue and believe he should be fine for Saturday's game at Emirates Stadium."

"Houghton is understood to have taken the decision to leave Partey out on his own. There was no outside pressure from Arsenal, despite the presence of Murphy."

I hate the international break so fucking much. Hope he is fine, at least for Liverpool if not for Leeds.

      HomeSteak understand that’s is £300k/week after all the bonuses. Given that he’s one of the 4 or 5 best players in the league already, seems fine to me.

        HomeSteak Shit hadn't seen those full quotes. Hopefully just pulled a sly one to get out of playing.

          Why is he referred to as a "former Atletico Madrid star"?

          Just journalists being journalists. People can’t help flower things up unnecessarily. Good for others to start dissociating us from sexual predators early before he’s charged.

          Tierney hobbled off the Scotland game just there. Doesn’t look serious. Probably just a wee knock and a bit of time wasting.

            Tam People can’t help flower things up unnecessarily

            From memory the Fowlers refer to it (disapprovingly) as "elegant variation" in their style manual. Absolutely rife in all forms of football writing, especially in player descriptions.

              Has there been any news about Saliba?

              I think we might get away with playing Holding at home against Leeds but really hope we have Saliba back for the game at Anfield.

                No Saliba in training today.

                Partey taking part, along with Tierney.

                Looks like Saliba injury is worse than initially feared

                  I am Arsenal Till I Die I guess one positive with Holding potentially being in the team for Anfield is that we won't just be throwing him in cold - and he actually played very well against Palace. Obviously, I realise Anfield will be an entirely different kind of test.

                      RocktheCasbah Has holding ever fared well at Anfield? Just curious. He's good in a deep block but that's about it. And going there just to defend never ends well anyway.

                      Thinking if we should blood Kiwior against Leeds... although he had 2 poor games in the international break

                          We as a team in general don't usually fare well at Anfield. We're a different team now, as are they.

                          Clrnc Thinking if we should blood Kiwior against Leeds... although he had 2 poor games in the international break

                          Their form has argued in Holding's favour, not against.

                            It's been about 14 days since he walked off. Even if they assess and stress test him next Thursday and it looks like he's ok, he should be able to squeeze in a few conditioning/training sessions and be ready for Sunday 9th. At least thats what I am hoping. He's absolutely not critical for this Saturday.

                            This is the guy who always gets the first 11 right. Got a lot of injuries news right as well. We have to hold on very tight for the rest of the season, cuz we ain't making it without him

                            Play him every other game, just as long as he’s available for Liverpool and City.

                            I trust Holding for most games but don’t want him going in for those head to head battles against Pool and City. Not with a high line.

                              goon at the same time, do you want him going into games worried about overextending himself and playing with fear? That doesn't even take into account the fact we might be risking making the situation worse for a player right at the start of his career.