Our Arsenal writers examine the problems up front, concerns over transfer strategy, injury issues and the atmosphere among the fanbase

Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will continue to play at left-back amid calls for the Arsenal youngster to return to his natural midfield position. Lewis-Skelly is enjoying a breakthrough season at the Emirates after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City last September.

Report: Benjamin Šeško Gives Arsenal a Deadline BoostArsenal’s ongoing pursuit of Benjamin Šeško has taken a dramatic twist as the RB Leipzig forward has already expressed his willingness to

Arsenal are keen to bring that decision forward - and it could have a huge impact on Newcastle. The Gunners head to Tyneside on February 5 for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Eddie Howe's men hold a 2-0 lead over Arsenal, and will be confident of of securing a place at Wembley against either Tottenham or Liverpool.

Arteta also pointed towards concerns with Arsenal's lack of options as he admitted he was "very worried" about the hamstring injury suffered by centre-back William Saliba, who joined fellow defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu on the sidelines for the Villa game.

Twice they have finished runners-up in the Premier League behind Manchester City and in the 2024/25 season, it looks though they may fall short of that target once more – with Arne Slot's Liverpool leading the way this time.

Mikel Arteta only brought on Raheem Sterling as Arsenal looked to re-establish their lead against Aston Villa on Saturday evening, with the Gunners dropping six points behind Liverpool - who beat Bren

Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will continue to play at left-back amid calls for the Arsenal youngster to return to his natural midfield position. Lewis-Skelly is enjoying a breakthrough season at the Emirates after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City last September.

GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano has shared the latest update on Arsenal and Benjamin Sesko after speaking to the striker's agent.

And then comes perhaps the most interesting answer from the press conference. When asked about the Liverpool result, he makes reference to the substitutions that were made by Arne Slot, and their impact, and then goes on to compare that to his own single change – which in the game was Raheem Sterling.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his worries about William Saliba's injury after his side's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday (January 18).

Compromises in the transfer market and unrealistic ambition has left Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou in similar positions despite being on different sides of the north London divide