Kai Havertz has been sent for a scan after pulling up in the first half of Germany's Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam. A suspected hamstring. No word yet on how long, and until the scan comes back there isn't much point guessing.
You'd take a bad feeling into it anyway. A player pulling up unprompted, first half, on international duty — that rarely turns out to be nothing. The Athletic [had the detail out of Amsterdam](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7627309/2026/09/24/kai-havertz-injury-arsenal-germany-klopp/) before anyone at Arsenal said a word, which is how these usually reach us.
Leeds at home on 1 October, and Arteta will want to know before the week's out. Havertz cost £62m from Chelsea three years ago and the squad has been built around having him available rather than around covering for him. Three days after Brighton dismantled them, this is not the news anybody wanted.
Emily Fox has signed a new contract, a three-year one, with her old deal due to run out at the end of the season. The interest from the NWSL was serious and it was well funded. She's a US international who came from North Carolina Courage in January 2024, and losing her to a bidding war would have left Renée Slegers hunting a right-back in a season that's already stuttering. Getting it done in September rather than February is the part to appreciate.
Chelsea away next for the women, which is about the least forgiving fixture available when you're sixth.
David Raya has two nominations for September's Save of the Month, which is a slightly absurd way to be recognised. Bruno Guimarães is up for Goal of the Month for the one at Sunderland. First season at £75m and he's already on that list.
Charlie Phillips, technically an U16 this year, was named third-choice keeper for the Ipswich cup tie. Worth remembering that name.