David Raya was absent for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona on Wednesday night with Mikel Arteta confirming that the goalkeeper is currently injured

Paul Merson has urged Mikel Arteta not to start Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in this weekend’s huge Premier League clash against Manchester City. Arsenal will look to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool when they play host to reigning champions Man City on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta admitted his envy at Liverpool's greater strength in depth after Arsenal lost ground in the Premier League title race with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

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.

Mikel Arteta has responded to Erling Haaland's "stay humble" dig ahead of Arsenal's highly anticipated showdown against Manchester City in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal go into Sunday's meeting with Manchester City six points clear of Pep Guardiola's side, but they could be missing a key player

Victory over Manchester City on Sunday will be a boost for Arsenal's Premier League title hopes, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

David Raya was notably absent from Arsenal's Champions League victory over Girona, and questions loom over his availability for the upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City. Neto stepped in as goalkeeper for the Gunners' trip to Spain, where they secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win.

Pep Guardiola has denied that a rift has developed in his relationship with Mikel Arteta despite a number of bruising encounters between his Manchester City team and Arsenal.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said his side could handle any opposition after progressing directly to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona on Wednesday."I'm really impressed, making his debut as a Champions League starter today and scoring the goal that he scored,