Things went from bad to worse when winger Gabriel Martinelli hobbled off with an apparent hamstring injury in the 37th minute, just two days after Arsenal stood pat in the January transfer window despite Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus already out through long-term injuries.

If he gets his way, the man who Mikel Arteta signed for Arsenal will not be playing under the boss for much longer

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal were “disappointed” not to sign anyone in the winter transfer window, but felt the need to remain ‘disciplined’ in how they acted. The Arsenal manager was vocal about his desire for a January addition to the frontline,

Mikel Arteta says he is disappointed by Arsenal's failure to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but praises the club's discipline.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal's search for a new sporting director could be over "relatively quickly" - five months after Edu left the club. Former midfielder Edu had served as the Gunners' sporting director since November 2022 but resigned in November to pursue a new opportunity with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to sign a new forward during the January transfer window.