Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres is not expected to feature in this week’s Champions League clash with Slavia Prague following his absence from training on Monday. Gyökeres was notably missing from the session the day before the game in the Czech capital.

Viktor Gyokeres picked up a muscular injury in the win over Burnley and has been ruled out of the match. Martin Zubimendi has also suffered a fitness issue, but was suspended for this game in any case. Mikel Merino could deputise, as he did at the weekend, up front, and Christian Norgaard is in line to make his first Champions League start.

Arsenal and Crystal Palace will have just one day to prepare for their Carabao Cup quarter-final next month. The match at Emirates Stadium has been scheduled for December 23, just 48 hours after Arsenal travel to Everton and Palace take on Leeds United at Elland Road.

Arsenal’s tactical approach has sparked considerable debate this season, with some critics questioning their style of play despite the team’s continued success. While Mikel Arteta’s side remains among the most effective teams in world football,

A UEFA rule may lead to one of Arsenal's key players facing a Champions League ban, ahead of their match against Slavia Prague. The Gunners continued their fantastic start to the season on Saturday, with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.

Rachel: It's great that set pieces are working for Arsenal and I love that we are so dominant in those moments. But I would also love to see more of the fast-flowing beautiful game, scoring goals for fun from gifted and technical players who enjoy being in the moment. I hope those qualities will start to surface as the season progresses.

Up front, Viktor Gyokeres continues his adaptation, tasked with occupying Burnley’s defence and finishing ruthlessly. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flank him, both capable of deciding matches with a moment of clarity or courage.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards insists Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is now “one of the best in world football” after watching him in the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Burnley. Mikel Arteta’s side are having a brilliant season with Arsenal ‘s comfortable victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday their fifth Premier League win in a row.

Andre Harriman-Annous has shared his delight at making his Arsenal first-team debut in the 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images17-year-old