Press conference

Arsenal Media 24 Oct 2025

Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the press ahead of our clash against Crystal Palace in the Premier League this Sunday.

We go into the fixture having won our last six in all competitions, and our manager spoke about our form, this weekend's opponents and much more.

Read the full transcript below with a video of the press conference to follow.

on the latest team news following our win over Atletico Madrid:
Not much, Big Gabi had to leave the pitch with an issue and he hasn't been able to train yet, so let's see how he evolves in the next 24 hours to see whether he's available or not for the weekend. 

on longer-term injuries to Madueke, Odegaard, Havertz and Jesus:
They are progressing really well. They are starting to do certain activities. They are all super willing to be available as quick as possible, but at the moment none of them are yet in contention in the next week or so.

on conceding just three goals in our first 12 games and...