In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has suffered a suspected hamstring strain and manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed he will have a scan on Thursday to learn the severity of the problem. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 on Wednesday night and 4-0 on aggregate by Newcastle in the semi=finals of the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta plays the game perfectly to add two players to his squad in front of everyone

Mikel Arteta issued an update on the fitness of Gabriel Martinelli after Arsenal were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the penultimate hurdle. They were soundly beaten by Newcastle, who will face either Tottenham or Liverpool in the final after cruising to a four-goal aggregate victory over the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta confessed it was ‘clear’ the level of influence Alexander Isak had on Newcastle’s dominant Carabao Cup win over Arsenal. Protecting a two-goal lead from the first leg, Eddie Howe’s men went for the jugular at St James’ Park and put the Gunners to the sword ruthlessly.

The latest Arsenal news with a number of Bukayo Saka injury updates emerging as the Gunners now prepare for a mid-season break.

Arsenal have been handed a major boost with the return of Ben White to training. Mikel Arteta’s squad have travelled to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp as they prepare for the business end of the Premier League season.