Alright, you muppets, listen up! The Gunners are gearing up to kick off their Champions League campaign with a trip to Athletic Bilbao. It's a bloody early kick-off on Tuesday, but who cares? It's footy time, lads!
Last year, those mug Gunners made it to the semis before getting their arses handed to them by PSG. This time around, they better not bottle it, or else!
Arteta's boys are heading to Spain to face Bilbao, who were in the Europa League last season. They made it to the semis too, but got knocked out by Manchester United. Typical, innit?
The beautiful game: Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal
The match is set for Tuesday, September 16 at the Estadio de San Mames. Kick-off is at 5:45pm UK time, which is 6:45pm local time. Don't be late, or you'll miss all the action, you muppets!
Arsenal will have to deal with the absence of former transfer target Nico Williams, who's out with an abductor injury. Inaki Williams is fit though, so they better watch out for him.
The Gunners are also sweating on Martin Odegaard's fitness after he limped off with a shoulder injury. If he joins William Saliba and Bukayo Saka on the sidelines, they'll be proper buggered!
Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are also out with knee injuries. What a load of bellends!
What the bloody hell has been said?
Arteta was well chuffed with his new signings, especially Martin Zubimendi, who scored a brace against Forest. He said: "He was unbelievable, the two goals are very difficult to score. Martin is bringing such a presence, composure and understanding of the game that makes the team flow and play better."
He also praised the rest of the new boys, saying they're giving the team a lot of information to use in the right way. Let's hope they don't balls it up!
So there you have it, lads. It's going to be a cracking match, and I can't bloody wait! FOOTBALL IS LIFE, and if Arsenal don't win, there'll be hell to pay! So buckle up, mateys, and let's get ready for some proper footy action!
