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Three questions for Arsenal in October and November

After a sizeable international break, Arsenal return this weekend to a fixture schedule that will be daunting (as it always, always is nowadays). This is the part of the season where the dust begins to settle, some injuries will naturally…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Three questions for Arsenal in October and November
Key Things to Know
  • Tim Stillman outlines three key questions facing Arsenal regarding squad rotation, Bukayo Saka's goalscoring, and midfield chemistry.
  • Injuries to Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis mean Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze face increased responsibilities.
  • Stillman highlights that Bukayo Saka is averaging a career-high 1.96 shots on target per 90 minutes this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tim Stillman analyzes three crucial issues facing Arsenal as their schedule intensifies following the international break. The writer examines squad rotation amid injuries to Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis, Bukayo Saka's tactical shift into more frequent shooting positions, and how effectively the midfield pairing of Declan Rice and summer signing Bruno Guimaraes will develop.

Stillman argues that fringe contributors like Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke must stake their claims as fixtures accumulate. He also suggests Mikel Arteta is relying heavily on Saka to deliver a career-high goal tally, while viewing the chemistry between Rice and Guimaraes as vital to Arsenal's overall season ambitions.

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