Arsenal: Mikel Arteta provides Gabriel and Jurrien Timber injury update as 'niggle' confirmed - Gunners will be cautious with defenders after both underwent surgery last season

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season with a 1-0 win over Milan in Singapore - here we look at the talking points.

Mikel Arteta has said that centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes missed the pre-season win over AC Milan with a "niggle" he picked up in training. The 27-year-old underwent surgery and missed the final two months of the 2024-25 season with a hamstring injury and for that reason, Arteta does not want to take any risks with the defender.

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal's youngsters to earn a first-team spot this season after 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon impressed in Wednesday's friendly win over AC Milan.

Arteta’s men missed out on the 2023–24 Premier League title by two points. The year prior, they were only five points away from English glory, falling to Man City both times. Most recently, the Reds were crowned English champions after finishing the 2024–25 season 10 points ahead of Arsenal.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber remain out of the Arsenal squad as they continue their rehabilitation from injury. The Gunners take on AC Milan for their first match of the pre-season tour in Asia.

The centre-back just signed a new deal and says everyone at the club believes they can win a trophy after three years of near-misses

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Gabriel Magalhães revealed he signed a new contract with Arsenal because he believes "this season will be different" in the club's pursuit of trophies.

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