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title: "Arsenal morning news round-up – 22nd August 2019"
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published: "2019-08-22T07:30:00Z"
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# Arsenal morning news round-up – 22nd August 2019

The news cycle surrounding Arsenal never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [Arsenal fans surprisingly call for Willock to be dropped against Liverpool](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/arsenal-fans-surprisingly-call-for-willock-to-be-dropped-against-liverpool/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1164795449-300x300.jpg)

Joe Willock has arguably been Arsenal's best performer in recent months.

The midfielder, who turned 20 on Tuesday, shone in the Gunners' pre-season … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/arsenal-fans-surprisingly-call-for-willock-to-be-dropped-against-liverpool/)

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### [Five players Arsenal could sell before the European window closes](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/five-players-arsenal-could-sell-before-the-european-window-closes/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1166101102-1-300x300.jpg)

Even though the window has shut for Unai Emery to make any further additions to his squad, the Spaniard can still give the green light to ship … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/five-players-arsenal-could-sell-before-the-european-window-closes/)

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### ["Special talent!" – Arsenal fans delighted over Guendouzi contract talks](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/special-talent-arsenal-fans-delighted-over-guendouzi-contract-talks/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1164794932-300x300.jpg)

Arsenal are hoping to extend star midfielder Matteo Guendouzi's contract over the coming weeks, according to the Daily Mail.

The Frenchman only made … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/special-talent-arsenal-fans-delighted-over-guendouzi-contract-talks/)

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### ["Great mindset" – Arsenal fans react to Pepe's ambitious comments](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/great-mindset-arsenal-fans-react-to-pepes-ambitious-comments/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1168573441-300x300.jpg)

It's safe to say, the majority of Arsenal supporters were over the moon when Nicolas Pepe arrived at the Emirates over the summer on a club-record … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/great-mindset-arsenal-fans-react-to-pepes-ambitious-comments/)

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### [Bielik fires dig at Emery – should the Gunners have kept him at the club?](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/bielik-fires-dig-at-emery-should-the-gunners-have-kept-him-at-the-club/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1149896529-300x300.jpg)

Krystian Bielik ended his four-year association with Arsenal in the summer by completing a £9.5 million to Championship side Derby County.

The … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/bielik-fires-dig-at-emery-should-the-gunners-have-kept-him-at-the-club/)

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### ["We have a gem!" – Arsenal fans relieved after Greek sides end Mavropanos interest](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/we-have-a-gem-arsenal-fans-relieved-after-greek-sides-end-mavropanos-interest/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1127415203-300x300.jpg)

Konstantinos Mavropanos hasn't had the best 18 months.

After joining Arsenal from PAS Giannina last January, the 21-year-old has suffered multiple … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/we-have-a-gem-arsenal-fans-relieved-after-greek-sides-end-mavropanos-interest/)

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### [Parlour makes two controversial claims ahead of Liverpool clash – are they necessary?](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/parlour-makes-two-controversial-claims-ahead-of-liverpool-clash-are-they-necessary/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/814165226-300x300.jpg)

You wouldn't think Arsenal have enjoyed a brilliant summer window and an unbeaten start to the season following Ray Parlour's recent comments.

Unai … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/parlour-makes-two-controversial-claims-ahead-of-liverpool-clash-are-they-necessary/)

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### [Arsenal fans share delight after hearing of club's interest in Kai Havertz](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/arsenal-fans-share-delight-after-hearing-of-clubs-interest-in-kai-havertz/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1095691634-300x300.jpg)

Kai Havertz appears to be a man in extreme demand.\
According to Sport1, cited by This Is Anfield, the Bayer Leverkusen star is wanted by up to eight … [Read More](https://readarsenal.com/2019/08/21/arsenal-fans-share-delight-after-hearing-of-clubs-interest-in-kai-havertz/)

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