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Arsenal‘s first game of the week was a Champions League game against last year’s finalists Borussia Dortmund. The Gunners lost the game 2-1 through a late goal by Robert Lewandowski who arguably shouldn’t have been on the pitch after an incident with Laurent Koscielny.
Despite the 2-1 loss the Gunners are still top of the group level on points with Dortmund and Napoli. It was vital for Arsène Wenger’s men to bounce back after their defeat in midweek and they did with a 2-0 away win against London rivals Crystal Palace. The goals came from a Mikel Arteta penalty and a late header from Oliver Giroud.
Mikel Arteta was sent off after 65 minutes after a last-man foul on ex-Arsenal man Marouane Chamakh. The win extends Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to 2 points over London rivals Chelsea.
Transfer Rumours
Hamburg goalkeeper Rene Adler, 28, says he has twice rejected moves to Arsenal but could now join the Gunners in January. Full story: Metro
Serie A side Inter Milan could offer Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, 27, an escape route out of Arsenal. Full story: Talksport
Arsenal are plotting a £7m January bid for West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, 26. Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool are ready to battle Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal to sign AC Milan’s out-of-favour striker Stephan El Shaarawy, 20. Full Story: Daily Star
Inter Milan are planning an £8m bid for Arsenal’s 27-year-old defender Thomas Vermaelen – who might be persuaded to move to get regular first-team football and ensure a place in Belgium’s World Cup squad. Full story: Metro
Other Club News
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, says that Arsenal is in his heart and he would like to start his coaching career at his former club when he retires from playing. Full story: Daily Mail
Injury News
Mathieu Flamini is out for 2-3 weeks due to a groin injury picked up in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Palace at the weekend. Flamini joins Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Yaya Sanogo, Lukas Podolski and Abou Diaby on Arsenal’s treatment table.
Next Match
Arsenal face Chelsea in the 4th round of the League Cup on 29/10/13 at the Emirates Stadium.
