He could be tempted to shift to a back three to give him two strikers up front, as he did in what he called a “special operation” against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. That night it was Mohammed Kudus alongside Richarlison and it worked superbly for Spurs.

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

For the draw against Sunderland before the break, Arteta was without Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal hope to welcome all six attacking players back into their squad over the coming weeks.

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is ready to sign a new contract that will keep him at The Emirates Stadium for the long term.

Last season, the injury issues decimated the squad and made it very hard for Mikel Arteta to get a solid line-up or even rotate. Just look at the difference this season. Arsenal are missing six forwards and although they are having to use Mikel Merino up top, they are still a very good side all over the pitch.

Arsenal's preparations for Sunday's home clash with Tottenham Hotspur have been hit by uncertainty over centre-back Gabriel, whose thigh injury is expected to rule him out of the showdown.

The Brazilian defender had been an ever-present for Arsenal in the Premier League up until November’s international break.

The north London club's association with the tourist board has been the subject of criticism and fan protests.

Arsenal fans will be delighted with this bit of news from earlier this week. Mohammed Kudus, on the other hand? Not so much.