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Arsenal players impact Nations League matches during international break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Arsenal players impact Nations League matches during international break

Summary

Seventeen Arsenal players participated in the ongoing international break, with various results across the Nations League. Viktor Gyokeres scored the winner in Sweden's 1-0 victory over Romania, leading his group with ten points. The Netherlands, represented by Jurrien Timber, remain atop their group with eight points. Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard's Norway faced a setback with a 2-1 loss to Portugal, placing them fourth in their group. Spain's Mikel Merino scored twice in a comeback win against Croatia, securing a spot in the quarter-finals with a perfect record. The Arsenal squad will return to club football after the break ends.

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By the Numbers

•Sweden leads League B Group 4, Gyokeres scores winner against Romania.
•Netherlands tops League A Group 2, Timber's team has eight points.
•Norway sits fourth in Group A4 after losing 2-1 to Portugal.
•Spain secures Nations League quarter-final spot after beating Croatia.
•Arsenal players return to club competition after the international break.

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9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal international roundup: Spain lead, Sweden flying and Norway struggling

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When 17 Arsenal players headed away on international duty, the extended September-October break presented Mikel Arteta with the prospect of some of his squad playing four times before returning to nor...
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