{
  "id": 1318838,
  "title": "Community Shield: Why I dropped Martinelli, Nwaneri against Man City – Arteta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/community-shield-why-i-dropped-martinelli-nwaneri-against-man-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T17:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/community-shield-why-i-dropped-martinelli-nwaneri-against-man-city-arteta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed he omitted Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri, and Gabriel Jesus from the Community Shield squad due to size restrictions. Currently, teams can register a maximum of 25 players aged 21 or over, while those under 21 are not included in the squad list and can play freely. On matchdays, teams can select 20 players, comprising 11 starters and nine substitutes. Arteta expressed his disappointment at not having these players available and stated he has been advocating to the Premier League to expand the squad size. He believes these players deserve a chance to participate and contribute to the team. Notably, Martinelli recently rejected a £38.9m move to Galatasaray, reportedly due to his reluctance to relocate to Turkey.",
  "summary": "Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said players like Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus were left out of his Community Shield squad due to size restrictions. Arteta also claimed he is talking to the Premier League to expand their squad number allocations. Currently, a team can register 25 players aged 21 or over. Players […] Community Shield: Why I dropped Martinelli, Nwaneri…",
  "key_points": [
    "Arteta left out Martinelli, Nwaneri, and Jesus from Community Shield squad.",
    "Teams max out at 25 players aged 21+, under 21s not counted in squad.",
    "Arteta lobbies Premier League to increase squad size for younger players."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}