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MIKEL ARTETA AIMS TO BANISH WEST HAM'S HAUNTING HOME RECORD

Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge. Can the Gunners end West Ham's winning streak at home?

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Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge

Mikel Arteta is desperate to keep West Ham from winning three straight games at home when he takes control of Arsenal in his 300th game on Saturday.

The previous two seasons have seen Arsenal's title dreams dealt a crushing blow by their London rivals.

The north London team may take the lead in the standings, at least for a few hours, before Liverpool, the current leaders, play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Arteta acknowledges that his iconic game against West Ham, who are currently led by Nuno Espirito Santo, is crucial to his team's hopes of winning the championship.

"That's what we want, to continue to play and flow and dominate games in the manner that we are doing," Arteta stated as his squad enters the match fresh off historic victories against Newcastle and Olympiacos in the Champions League.

"It will be a crucial fixture. We also learnt in the previous two seasons that we need to make up for our two losses to them here, and tomorrow is another chance to do so.

We'll have to play against a new manager, and we're familiar with Nuno's style of squad setup.

"Creating momentum is the key. The game tomorrow is a crucial one for us, and there are crucial times in the season.

"That's why from the beginning we need to generate that and go for it, because after we have a two-week break with the international week."

Arteta advances to his triple century with the best victory percentage of any Arsenal manager, 58%.

However, the Spaniard has yet to equal the prize collections of forebears like George Graham and Arsene Wenger.

"Even with that winning rate, we haven't won major trophies," he said. That tells you the level, then.

You must thus follow the previous steps, although at this stage they are insufficient.

"It is far more challenging and requires a lot more work. We attempt to concentrate on achieving that. "Winning on Saturday is the goal, and things will fall into place."

After Gabriel Magalhães left the game against Olympiacos in the middle of the week due to a minor injury, Arsenal will check on him.

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Noni Madueke continue to be chronic absentees.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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