Gabriel BACK - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injuries for Premier League - Gunners get surprise injury boost as they resume Premier League title bid

One player Arsenal continue to follow is Jeremy Jacquet — although having signed a new contract until 2029 in May, the 20-year-old French centre-back would command a considerable fee.

Martin Ødegaard has explained how Arsenal players manage their fitness through the congested festive schedule, stressing that professionalism and recovery away from the pitch are as important as

David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.

Arsenal were once again wasteful with their scoring chances but managed to eek out a 2-1 victory over Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, to send themselves back to the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the availability of his squad ahead of Saturday's clash with Brighton.

No Jurrien Timber in the Arsenal squad. That means there is no recognised right back in the Gunners starting XI. Gabriel Magalhaes returns to the bench after injury. Arsenal XI: Raya, Saliba, Hincapie,

The league leaders are still without Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera but Gabriel came on to make his first appearance since November.

A Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at home to Crystal Palace comes with the prize on offer of a semi-final showdown with Chelsea in the new year. With the Gunners sitting top of the pile in both the Premier League and Champions League, it is shaping up to be a special season.