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Former Arsenal star training with first-team ahead of Atletico Madrid
Former Arsenal player has been spotted training with the first team ahead of the Gunners’ Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid
Arsenal are bracing for a thrilling Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid this week, as Mikel Arteta’s side look to maintain their flawless start to the competition.
The Gunners have been in fine form on the European stage, claiming wins over Athletic Club and Olympiacos to open their League Phase campaign. Atletico, meanwhile, will arrive in north London on the back of a convincing victory against Eintracht Frankfurt, though they were beaten by Liverpool at Anfield just a month ago.
It will be only the third time these two heavyweights have faced each other, and Arsenal enter the tie full of confidence. Arteta’s men are unbeaten in five matches across all competitions and are chasing a remarkable 12th consecutive home clean sheet in the Champions League’s group or league phase.
Bookmakers currently rank Arsenal as the third favourites to win the Champions League this season, and a strong result on Tuesday night would only strengthen their credentials as serious contenders.
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The Gunners come into the midweek fixture riding high after Saturday’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, a result that saw them reclaim top spot in the Premier League following Manchester City’s brief stint at the summit.
In the build-up to the Atletico clash, Arteta’s preparations have been boosted by the return of a familiar face to training. According to Arsenal insider Connor Humm, former academy striker Tyreece John-Jules has been training with the first team ahead of the European tie. The 24-year-old, now a free agent, has been working at London Colney to maintain fitness and possibly open the door to a future opportunity.
Former Arsenal striker Tyreece John-Jules (Image credit: Getty Images)
John-Jules, who joined Arsenal’s academy at just eight years old, spent 15 years with the club but never made a competitive first-team appearance. Nevertheless, he regularly trained with senior players and impressed then-assistant coach Freddie Ljungberg, earning himself a loan move to Lincoln City. He also featured in Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad for Arsenal’s 2020 Community Shield win over Liverpool.
During his time with the Gunners, John-Jules embarked on several loan spells to Doncaster Rovers, Blackpool, Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich Town, and Derby County, before leaving the club in 2024. He went on to join Cardiff City, making 27 appearances in all competitions before being released last summer.
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His path back to Arsenal’s training ground followed an eye-catching display in a PFA-organised friendly against Brighton’s Under-21s in August, where he found the net. That performance led to him rejoining Mehmet Ali’s Under-21 squad, as shown in footage released by Hayters TV.
The timing of John-Jules’ return coincides with an impressive run for Arsenal’s Under-21s, who have bounced back from an opening defeat to Fulham with victories over Brighton, Wolves, Derby County, and Newport County in the EFL Trophy.
John-Jules also remains close friends with Arsenal summer signing Noni Madueke, having attended the winger’s unveiling earlier this year. While it’s unclear whether his return will lead to a permanent reunion, his involvement highlights Arsenal’s ongoing commitment to offering former academy talents a route back into the fold.
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview of Arsenal vs Wolves (Premier League — 13 Dec 2025) with head-to-head context plus the most credible predicted starting XIs based on latest team news & reports:
🔎 Head-to-Head Context
Arsenal have dominated this fixture recently — winning their last eight league meetings and keeping multiple clean sheets.
Wolves are struggling this season, with a long run of losses and one of the weakest goalscoring records in the division.
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🔮 Predicted Line-Ups (Probable Starting XIs)
📍 Arsenal – Likely 4-3-3
Formation: 4-3-3
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Jurrien Timber, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi
Attack: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres
➡️ Notes: Timber is expected to return in defence; Riccardo Calafiori is suspended, and players like William Saliba and Trossard remain doubtful/injured.
Tactical Outlook: Arsenal will likely set up with control in midfield (Rice, Ødegaard) and pace in wide areas (Saka, Eze), looking to exploit Wolves on transitions.
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⚽ Wolves – Likely 3-5-2 / 3-4-2-1
Formation: 3-5-2 (or slight variation)
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Toti Gomes, David Møller Wolfe
Midfield: Ki-Jana Hoever, André, Ladislav Krejčí, David Moeller Wolfe, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Attack: John Arias, Jørgen Strand Larsen
➡️ Notes: Wolves could be without some players through injury or suspension; attacking threat is likely to come from Larsen and Arias with support from wing-midfield.
Tactical Outlook: Wolves may look to stay compact and hit on the break, but recent form suggests limited offensive output.
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🧠 Key Tactics & Match-Up Themes
🔥 Arsenal
Expected to control possession and build through midfield.
Creative influence from Ødegaard and Eze to unlock the Wolves defence.
Saka and Gyokeres/attackers aim to exploit spaces behind a deep Wolves backline.
❗ Wolves
Likely to sit deeper and rely on quick transitions.
Defensive solidity will be key, but scoring opportunities are expected to be limited against Arsenal’s strong defensive record.
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📊 Summary Prediction
Most previews favor an Arsenal home win, given the recent head-to-head dominance and Wolves’ ongoing struggles. Arsenal’s defensive stability and attacking variety make them strong favorites.
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If you’d like, I can also provide a minute-by-minute tactical breakdown or best XI with bench/subs based on likely availability!
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash.
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🔎 Head-to-Head / Context
According to recent sources, this will be the first competitive meeting between Arsenal and Club Brugge.
Historically, Club Brugge have struggled against English clubs, having won just 1 of their previous 18 encounters with English opponents (with many draws and losses).
In this season’s group stage: Arsenal are flying — undefeated (5 wins), with a strong goalscoring record and only 1 conceded.
Conversely, Club Brugge have had a rocky time: several losses in their last matches and defensive frailties shown in the Champions League.
Bottom line: given form, history, and squad strength — Arsenal go into this as clear favourites.
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🧑🤝🧑 Likely / Predicted Lineups
Here are the lineups most media expect for this match. Keep in mind injuries and rotation could affect final XI.
Club Brugge (likely 4-2-3-1)
GK: Van den Heuvel
Defence: Hugo Siquet, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquín Seys
Midfield (double-pivot): Aleksandar Stanković, Raphael Onyedika
Attack-mid trio / wingers: Carløs Forbs, Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis
Striker: Nicolò Tresoldi
Arsenal (likely 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 depending on rotation)
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Jurriën Timber, Piero Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martín Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice (or Mikel Merino, depending on rotation)
Attack (front three): Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and either Viktor Gyokeres or a rotated / alternate forward depending on fitness decisions.
One preview goes even further — projecting Saka, Martinelli and Merino in advanced roles behind Gyokeres, as part of a rotated refresh given recent heavy fixture load.
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✅ What It Means & What to Watch
Arsenal entering with full confidence: form, defence, and squad depth suggest they can dominate.
Club Brugge — though at home — may struggle defensively if Arsenal exploit spaces; their double-pivot may need to be compact.
Key duel: Arsenal’s attacking pace & wing play (especially Saka / Martinelli) vs Brugge’s full-backs + recovery speed.
Potential for rotation: Arsenal could rotate some midfield/attack given fixture congestion — meaning we might see some surprises in final lineup.
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If you like — I can give 3 match-scenarios predictions (e.g. 3–0, 2–1, 1–1) with expected scorers + lineup variations.
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Arsenal have lost just one of their last 21 Premier League away games (W11 D9), going down 1-0 at Liverpool in August. Each of their last three away defeats have been to nil, with the Gunners unbeaten in 30 on the road when scoring at least once in the match (W21 D9).
Of the 40 managers to have taken charge of 100+ Premier League away games, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has the fourth highest win rate (53% – won 59/112). Indeed, he’s one of only five to have won more than half of their 100+ away games along with Pep Guardiola, Alex Ferguson, Jürgen Klopp and José Mourinho.
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