Mikel Arteta provied an update on the fitness of Ethan Nwaneri and Riccardo Calafiori after Arsenal’s goalless draw with Nottingham Forest. Arsenal knew only a win would likely keep their faint Premier League title hopes alive after their defeat to West Ham last weekend.

Arsenal’s U18 side are preparing for a huge clash in the FA Youth Cup quarter final against Manchester United. Arsenal are set to face Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium with the winners on the night set for a place in the semi final of the prestigious youth competition.