Mikel Arteta has been told he made a ‘big mistake’ with injured Arsenal defender William Saliba. Saliba has been a key member of Arteta’s squad over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have their sights set on a sunshine break after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to move within touching distance of the Champions League last 16.The Gunners sit third in the Champions League standings and need just a point from next week's trip to Girona to be certain of automatic qualification for the last 16 via a top-eight finish.

Arsenal are chasing a former Manchester City player to strengthen their side this month, in a surprise move from manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have been lacking in creativity and goals, dropping two points at home to Aston Villa last week in a disappointing collapse in the title race.

Mikel Arteta has been told he must replace Gunners striker Kai Havertz after Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United. Arsenal are the most successful team in FA Cup history but will not be adding to their 14 trophies after losing on penalties to United at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ready to call upon Declan Rice as an emergency option at centre-back in the absence of William Saliba. Saliba missed Saturday’s draw with Aston Villa due to a hamstring injury picked up in the north London derby last Wednesday.