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Arsenal squad 'confirmed' for Liverpool test with Noni Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori injury update

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Young, A. (2026, November 1). Arsenal squad 'confirmed' for Liverpool test with Noni Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori injury update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-calafiori-madueke-squad-liverpool-b1303132.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-01 · by Alex Young

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on player fitness ahead of Arsenal's match against Liverpool. Noni Madueke remains uncertain due to an ankle injury but joined his teammates for a walk around Liverpool city center and could face a late fitness test. Riccardo Calafiori trained with the team, suggesting he is likely to be available for the game. Arteta emphasized that player availability will depend on their performance in Saturday's training session.
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Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday, November 1, at Anfield in the Premier League, ending their 14-year drought of wins there. The match was marred by VAR controversy but saw Kai Havertz score the only goal in the 16th minute. Arsenal's victory lifted them to first place in the league, three points ahead of Manchester City. Key injuries impacted both teams: Bukayo Saka and William Saliba were out for Arsenal, while Rice and Madueke dealt with minor issues but returned for the match. Despite dominating possession, Liverpool failed to test goalkeeper David Raya throughout the game.

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🔮 A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed."
🔮 According to reports, Madueke will face a late fitness test today as Mikel Arteta hopes to hand the winger a start given his lack of options on the right side of his attack in light of Max Dowman’s suspension for a red card against Fleetwood Town.
🔮 Carrick was widely expected to be dismissed following that result, but the club ultimately decided to give him more time to turn things around.
🔮 Chelsea could look to secure a deal for Alex Scott, while a stunning move for Trent Alexander-Arnold has also been mooted.
🔮 The postponement impacts top-flight sides including Alaves, Celta Vigo, Levante, Real Betis and Valencia, who had all been set to begin their cup runs.
🔮 Arteta’s response suggested he had warned Dowman before kick-off about the physical treatment he might face and the importance of not retaliating.
🔮 Arsenal are expected to launch a bid for Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, who is just returning for a four-month injury layoff as their hopes of reigniting a pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears dead as Atletico Madrid are again digging in their heels ahead of the winter window opening.
🔮 Carrick is expected to be sacked this week, and Howe is reportedly the first-choice pick of club chief James Wilcox is take the job.
🔮 Both Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal will hope to have a thing or two to say about that, with the Real Madrid and Barcelona stars the biggest rivals to Kane.
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Fleetwood Town Liverpool

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Madueke PERSON · 3× Arteta PERSON · 2× Fleetwood Town ORG · 1× Liverpool ORG · 1× Max Dowman’s PERSON · 1× Mikel Arteta PERSON · 1×

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The right winger remains a doubt to feature at Anfield today due to an ankle injury, which has prevented him from fully training ahead of a tough title race test.
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🔮 According to reports, Madueke will face a late fitness test today as Mikel Arteta hopes to hand the winger a start given his lack of options on the right side of his attack in light of Max Dowman’s suspension for a red card against Fleetwood Town.

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The right winger remains a doubt to feature at Anfield today due to an ankle injury, which has prevented him from fully training ahead of a tough title race test. asserted
which → remain → test
According to reports, Madueke will face a late fitness test today as Mikel Arteta hopes to hand the winger a start given his lack of options on the right side of his attack in light of Max Dowman’s suspension for a red card against Fleetwood Town. uncertain
Arteta → accord → Town
Asked on Friday for an update on Madueke's fitness, Arteta told reporters: "We'll have a training session [on Saturday]. " asserted
We → ask → Saturday
[We'll] see if he can complete that full session and as I said, I will know whether he's available or not." asserted
he → see → session
Madueke joined his team-mates on a walk around Liverpool city centre on Sunday morning. asserted
Madueke → join → morning
Arteta said of the pair on Friday: "They all trained today and they will train tomorrow. asserted
they → say → Friday
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