Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard suffered a shoulder injury during the clash with Nottingham Forest after a collision with teammate Jurrien Timber. He was replaced by Nwaneri in the 18th minute, leaving fans concerned with no clear return date. The injury adds to Arsenal’s growing list of sidelined players, including Bukayo Saka and newcomer Nørgaard, leaving manager Mikel Arteta frustrated ahead of key fixtures.
The UCL Matchday 1 is here with exciting fixtures like Juventus vs Dortmund, Bayern vs Chelsea, and Newcastle vs Barcelona. Fans can expect thrilling action, but injuries might affect outcomes. Real Madrid miss Jude Bellingham and Camavinga, while Manchester City, Bayern, Arsenal, PSG, and Barcelona also face key absences. These updates make the opening week even more unpredictable as clubs fight for early points.
Nottingham Forest have sacked Nuno Espírito Santo after a public fallout with owner Evangelos Marinakis. Former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as his replacement until 2027, bringing European success credentials to the City Ground.
