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1. 8 Nov 5 4:00 AM

   Arteta elaborates on second-half drop-off, keeps some details private

   In follow-up remarks, Arteta explained Arsenal lost control after half-time against Slavia, acknowledging the team was 'on the back foot' and 'very sloppy' while declining to detail everything that went wrong.

   1. 1 outlet “Back foot, very sloppy,” Arteta admits Slavia gave them problems in the second half

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

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     arsenal's second team should put 3 past fleetwood any time they face off, that match was an absolute disaster

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2. 7 Nov 5 1:30 AM

   Goalkeeper David Raya says side has 'a lot to improve going forward'

   David Raya gave an honest assessment of Arsenal's second-half display, saying the team must sharpen up despite securing the away win.

   1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

3. 6 Nov 4 7:37 PM

   Arteta says Arsenal have 'a lot to learn' despite the win

   Mikel Arteta admitted his side made life difficult for themselves after dominating the first half, pointing to a sloppy, back-foot second-half display in which Slavia nearly equalised.

   “You know Arteta doesn't rate the opposition when Gyokeres gets a start. We've seen the tragic face over hands celebration twice this season - against the mighty Fleetwood and now Slavia.”

   1. 1 outlet Mikel Arteta explains why Arsenal were so bad in 2nd half v Slavia Prague

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

   2. 1 outlet first by ESPN Soccer, 3d ago · read ↗

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     You know Arteta doesn't rate the opposition when Gyokeres gets a start. We've seen the tragic face over hands celebration twice this season - against the mighty Fleetwood and now Slavia. Might be a wait until the next time. Sabah don't visit the Emirates until January.

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     Yeah i’m sure liverpool players and fans were crying 2 years ago after losing in the final. Arsenal also celebrate the Community Shield so I guess it’s the same as the Carabao Cup

     ZonarcTheDevr/soccer3d agoview on r/soccer ↗

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4. 5 Nov 4 6:20 PM

   Slavia boss Trpisovsky reacts to another European defeat to Arsenal

   Jindrich Trpisovsky responded to the loss, which extended his side's winless Champions League record for the current campaign.

   1. 6 outlets Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners survive late scare in Czechia

      first by Pain in the Arsenal, 3d ago · also Sky Sports, BBC Football, BBC Sport, BBC, Yahoo Sports

      3 more headlines

      • Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal: Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres on target as Gunners survive second-half scare Sky Sports · 3d ago
      • Arsenal survive late Slavia scare for hard-fought win BBC Football · 3d ago
      • Arsenal 2-1 Slavia: Player Ratings as Gyokeres Shines and Gunners Survive Scare Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
   2. 2 outlets Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague: 9/10 statement performance in nervy Champions League win

      first by Evening Standard, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

      4 more headlines

      • Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal: Gunners Survive Late Scare in Champions League Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
      • Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals concerns with Champions League win over Slavia Prague Evening Standard · 3d ago
      • Slavia Prague boss Jindrich Trpisovsky issues Arsenal verdict after Champions League defeat Evening Standard · 3d ago
      • When Arsenal can qualify for Champions League knockout phase after Slavia Prague win Evening Standard · 3d ago
5. 4 Nov 4 3:00 PM

   Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League

   First-half goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres put Arsenal ahead at the Fortuna Arena before Slavia mounted a late fightback, pulling one back as Arsenal held on for the win and moved to 10 points in the league phase.

   1. 4 outlets first by Evening Standard, 4d ago · also Sporting News, Yahoo Sports, The Oregonian · read ↗

   2. 3 outlets Viktor Gyökeres the difference as Arsenal claim nervy win against Slavia Prague

      first by The Guardian Football, 3d ago · also Guardian Sport, The Guardian

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     Viktor Gyokeres has two goals and three assists in his last five appearances for Arsenal. His goal against Slavia Prague tonight is one of the best goals he’s scored in an Arsenal shirt. He’s on top form.

     nowarsenal.bsky.socialBluesky3d ago41▲view on Bluesky ↗
6. 3 Nov 4 5:21 AM

   Saliba joins travelling squad for Slavia Prague clash

   Arsenal confirmed Saliba was included in the squad that travelled to Prague, though he was not expected to play significant minutes given his lengthy layoff.

   1. 1 outlet Will William Saliba play tonight? Arsenal latest team news as defender returns from injury

      first by Evening Standard, 4d ago

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     Will Saliba play for Arsenal vs. Slavia Prague? Defender set for return https://www. usatoday.com/story/sports/socc er/ucl/2026/11/04/william-saliba-slavia-prague-arsenal-injury/92601937007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Sports @ sports-USAToday

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7. 2 Nov 3 1:30 PM

   Arsenal get injury boost as Saliba returns to training before Slavia trip

   William Saliba trained with the first team ahead of the Champions League tie after nearly four months out with a back injury, giving Arteta extra defensive options alongside Max Dowman's availability.

   “We need to surprise them, find some weaknesses. If we let them play their game they will kill us.”

   1. 2 outlets Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Slavia Prague: Arteta Relishes Huge Injury Boost

      first by Sports Illustrated, 4d ago · also Evening Standard

      2 more headlines

      • Arsenal XI vs Slavia Prague: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League Evening Standard · 4d ago
      • Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Sports Illustrated · 4d ago

   2. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · read ↗

8. 1 Nov 2

   Slavia Prague manager addresses club's long Champions League winless run

   Ahead of hosting Arsenal, Slavia boss Jindrich Trpisovsky and former striker Vladimir Smicer discuss the Czech champions' near two-decade wait for a Champions League win, dating to a single victory in 2007.

   “The streak is long and as we keep talking about it, I brood over it more than in the past.”

   1. 1 outlet Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago