I looked around but didn’t find any **credible confirmation** yet that Arteta has publicly named a “forgotten” player (other than Nwaneri) who’s guaranteed to start after being given “one more chance.”
Here’s what *is* known — and how we can interpret your “breaking news” claim.
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## 🔍 What credible sources *say* so far
* Arsenal’s team news and injury updates often feature comments from Arteta about players “in contention,” “available” or “ready to play,” but I couldn’t locate a quote matching your exact wording.
* Some past press conferences show Arteta discussing giving fringe or struggling players chances to regain form (for example, when talking about Alexandre Lacazette and how he might “win back his spot” after showing energy in training). ([Goal][1])
* There is also mention in the media about players coming back from injury and training sessions, and how that might influence selections. ([LondonWorld][2])
* A more specific past example: Arteta once said of Lacazette, in a prior season, that *“the way he came on yesterday … showed a lot of willingness … I am happy with him,”* implying that positive training or match attitude can influence selection. ([Goal][1])
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## 🧐 Plausible candidates (who “forgotten” player might be)
Based on common narratives and what “forgotten” often implies (a player out of favor, injured, or benched), a few names come up as possibilities:
| Player | Why it fits “forgotten / out of favor” narrative | Potential for return |
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| **Alexandre Lacazette** | He has had fewer starts, and Arteta has spoken about needing to “manage” his confidence and performances. ([Goal][1]) | If he impressed in training, it’s plausible he could be given a start |
| **Ben White** | He’s sometimes been rotated or left out, especially when recovering from injury. ([Football Today][3]) | Reports suggested Arteta was open to his return: “He’s ready to play … whether to start, that’s a decision.” ([Football Today][3]) |
| **Thomas Partey** | Media mention that he “hasn’t trained much … needs to get rhythm back” after absence. ([Football London][4]) | He could be one “forgotten” candidate being reintegrated |
| **Fabio Vieira** | In a past article, Arteta suggested players like Vieira “force their way into the starting XI” after strong performances. ([Kemifilani][5]) | He might be that “forgotten” risk/reward option |
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## 🧩 What to watch / How to verify
If this claim is real, here are the ways it would typically get confirmed:
* Official **pre-match press conference**: Arteta would likely mention the player by name when asked about XI decisions.
* Matchday team sheet / lineup announcement: Before kickoff, the official Arsenal or Premier League sources would publish the starting eleven.
* Club social media or website: They sometimes tease or confirm debut or return starts.
* Reputable sports journalists / media outlets: They often get advance confirmation or leaks of changes before kickoff.
If you like, I can try to dig **right now** and see if any sources just dropped that confirmation (in the past few hours). Would you want me to check that?
