Arsenal supporters were all saying the same thing about Morgan Rogers after next season’s Premier League fixture list was released.
The Gunners will begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday, August 21 and face Chelsea, Sunderland and Brighton in their opening five matches.
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Furthermore, one league phase game from the Champions League and potentially a Carabao Cup third round tie must be factored in before the first international break of the campaign, which is an extended one.
However, for many Arsenal fans believe the second game of the season - away at Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will be significant amid transfer links to Rogers.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of the England international and would be keen to bring the attacking midfielder to the Emirates Stadium this summer as he seeks to bolster his squad.
Understandably though, Villa are keen to hold on to Rogers but their financial situation could leave them powerless to an exit. That said, it is expected that any sale will cost in excess of £100million.
While, as of yet, there has been no indication that Arsenal would be willing to pay that fee, it has not stopped supporters from thinking Rogers will be in action at Villa Park during the second week of the new Premier League season - but not for the home side.
Morgan Rogers first league start for Arsenal will come away to Aston Villa
— Michael (@highburyways) June 19, 2026
Morgan Rogers hat-trick for Arsenal on his return to Villa Park for the second game of the season. We will be there.
— SamW (@SamW_AFC) June 19, 2026
I wonder if Rogers will celebrate against his former club 👀
— Harry Dowsett (@Harry_Dowsett1) June 19, 2026
You’ve got to be happy with the first eight and the last 11.
— GifItARest (@GifItARest) June 19, 2026
Premier League Champions kick off with a home game against Coventry. Morgan Rogers returns to Villa (with Arsenal) away and then our bitches Chelsea at home. https://t.co/pRnxnrlt8K
Rogers, who came off the bench in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, has insisted the "noise" about a potential move to Arsenal will not impact him at the World Cup.
He told the Rest is Football podcast: "I think the first time it ever happened it was. You’re in an uncomfortable spot of not realising that people have so much interest in you and you’re not quite realising that.
"But as you get older and gain experience along the way, you know that comes with it and 95 per cent of it is just noise.
"You hear it, course you do. You can’t help not [hearing it]. You know it’s there but you’ve got to use it in a positive way.
"You just try and get on with your game and just focus."
