Arsenal Weekly | Vol. 3

Not just the league stumble at Brentford and the dominant FA Cup win, but much more to discuss together in the new Arsenal Weekly. How do Arsenal's draw with Brentford currently stand in the table? When will the Gunners' next opponent in the FA Cup be announced? What is the North London outfit's schedule for the week ahead? Which players are in the best form? How are the injured players and when will they be available? These are just a selection of the many questions I will try to answer in today's edition of Arsenal Weekly. Let's get to it!

Results

📅 Date and time	🏟️ Match and the result	⚽️ Shooters	🏆 Competition
12. 2. 2026, 21:00 (CET)	Brentford 1:1 Arsenal	Madueke	Premier League (Round 26)
15. 2. 2026, 17:30 (CET)	Arsenal 4:0 Wigan	Madueke, Martinelli, Hunt (OG), Jesus	FA Cup (4th round)

News and attractions

Premier League

• Arsenal produced one of the greatest ever the most unsuccessful and weakest performances of this season and was deservedly punished for it on the turgid Brenford ground. Although the match ended with a 1:1 draw, which is certainly a loss for Arsenal, so the Spanish manager's charges could have gone home empty-handed.
• Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League has shrunk from six points to four. However, as he announced Declan Rice in one of the post-match interviews, Arsenal still hold the top spot in the league table and despite the fact that the points gap has narrowed, the north Londoners have their fate in their own hands. The English midfielder reminded that it is necessary to look ahead and added that the atmosphere remains very positive.
• Going into the second half of the game at Brentford after a short injury, he jumped back in Martin Ødegaard, but unfortunately, once again. probably caused another injury. He was able to finish the match, but was not included in the nomination for the next FA Cup match. The question remains whether the captain of the team was deliberately given time off to fully heal his injuries or whether he was unable to start. We have no choice but to hope it is the former.

FA Cup

• A very dominant performance in the first half, which Arsenal players decorated with four accurate shots, was the basis for the success of advancing to the next stage of the FA Cup. Trustees Mikel Arteta's will next appear in the eighth round. We should find out who Arsenal will play tonight (16 February 2026) before Macclesfield play Brentford.
• He dropped out of the starting lineup at the last minute Riccardo Calafiori. The reason for his absence is not yet known, but health problems are most likely to blame. Let's hope it's nothing serious.
• He took the field against Wigan for roughly Half an hour into the game, 16-year-old defender Marli Salmon, who picked up more valuable minutes. Salmon is one of the players we should be watching closely as fans, because he's made great strides so far.
• After a very unconventional substitution at the end of the game, their goalkeeper made his home debut Tommy Setford, who replaced his Spanish colleague for the last few minutes Kepu. The English youngster made his first full start in an A team jersey last season when he played in the EFL Cup at Preston. So now he'll get a few minutes also captured his first competitive match at the Emirates Stadium.
• Ben White, who incidentally put the captain's armband on his sleeve (for the second time this year) after Bukay Saka left the field, had to withdraw from the match due to problems with his back thigh muscle. The English defender, however, had to return confirmed on his instagram account that he's okay.
• The official player of the match was elected Christian Nørgaard, however, won the vote among Arsenal fans Eberechi Eze. The Danish defensive midfielder added one goal assist to a very solid performance, while his more offensive-minded English teammate in the midfield directed Arsenal's offensive play. Eze also contributed to his team's goals, specifically assisting two accurate shots by his teammates.

Other

• Mikel Merino had a successful surgery earlier this week, which was necessary due to a fracture in his foot he suffered at the end of the league match against Manchester United. The Spanish midfielder is now facing a long recovery. He is estimated to return to the grass in 3 to 4 months.
• The big underdog in terms of injuries this season Kai Havertz. The German footballer picked up a muscle injury before the match at the Gtech Community Stadium and did not play in a game last week. He is expected to Havertz will miss the game against Wolves and the North London derby. After that, he could reportedly be available again.
• After a long ankle injury. returned to full training with the team Max Dowman. The English youngster will be available for the Spanish manager for the next matches.
• The questionnaire on January goal of the month won at Arsenal Viktor Gyökeres for his technical shot into the top corner of the net against Inter Milan.
• He's getting into solid shape in terms of numbers Noni Madueke. The English winger has scored three times and assisted one goal in the last five matches.
• Arsenal are now waiting two away Premier League games in a row. The reason for this is the 31st round at Molineux Stadium, which has been postponed due to Arsenal's participation in the EFL Cup Final. So the Gunners will first take on the hopelessly last Wolverhampton ...and then they're gonna go to their biggest rival's turf, Tottenham.

Next week's programme

📅 Date and time	⚽️ Match	🏆 Competition
18. 2. 2026, 21:00 (CET)	Wolverhampton vs. Arsenal	Premier League (Round 31)
22. 2. 2026, 17:30 (CET)	Tottenham vs. Arsenal	Premier League (Round 27)

And that's it from the third episode of Arsenal Weekly.

See you next time, I'll look forward to it!

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