Torreira, Mkhitaryan all smiles in Arsenal training sessionSeptember 14, 2018 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Both Uruguayan and Armenian midfielders Lucas Torreira and Armenian Henrikh Mkhitaryan looked to be in high spirits as Arsenal began their preparations for their clash with Newcastle United this weekend, The Sport Review says. The north London side are currently gearing up for their trip to St James’ Park as they look to try and make it three wins in a row in the Premier League this season. The Gunners lost their opening two Premier League games to Manchester City and Chelsea FC but bounced back to winning ways with back to back victories over Cardiff City and West Ham United. Attentions will now turn to the return of the Premier League and Arsenal’s players reported back to London Colney to begin their preparations for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle United. Torreira is hoping to make his first Premier League start for Arsenal since his move to the club from Sampdoria back in the summer transfer window. And the Uruguay international looked to be in high spirits as he trained alongside Mkhitaryan at London Colney this week. New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been tasked with steering the Gunners back into the Premier League’s top four this term after they missed out on Champions League qualification for the last two seasons running. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. |