Mikel Arteta has explained why his success at Arsenal is down to his "hero" Pep Guardiola while opening up on his first meeting with the legendary Spanish manager at the age of 15. Following his retirement from professional football in 2016,

Arsenal legends Robert Pirès and Jens Lehmann believe Mikel Arteta’s side can go all the way and win the Premier League title this season, as they told GiveMeSport during an exclusive conversation at Baller League, a fast-growing, small-sided competition showcasing emerging talent outside the traditional academy system.

Arsenal recruited well in the summer, but Mikel Arteta's side does not have a quality replacement for this key player.

Sunderland will host Arsenal on Saturday, November 8, at the Stadium of Light. On the eve of the match, Granit Xhaka spoke about Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal have an "AI dossier" which is reportedly powering Mikel Arteta's Premier League title pursuit, with the manager being assisted with input on transfers, tactics and even injuries. This quiet revolution is an attempt to build the most technologically advanced operation in English football.

The 19-year-old had made four successive England squads since his first senior call-up in March but will not feature in the November camp

Arsenal are set to be without main striker Viktor Gyokeres due to injury, and fans can’t decide who should replace him. Gyokeres was injured against Burnley as the Gunners secured a 2-0 victory to maintain their place at the Premier League summit. Attention now turns to the Champions League, where Arsenal are facing Slavia Prague.

Arsenal may be yet to open new contract talks with Mikel Arteta with his current deal now expiring in just over 18 months’ time – but sources have explained why the Gunners have little reason to panic and with the club instead focusing on tying down two of their most important stars first.

The young midfielder has dropped down the pecking order under United manager Ruben Amorim, who has afforded the young midfielder just one start this season - coming in the humiliating Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby in August. Mainoo soon after handed in a request to leave on loan, which was rejected by the club.