In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

William Gallas has confessed he is struggling to make sense of Arsenal’s decision to sanction the signing of Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners are understood to have ringfenced £51 million ahead of the summer window in order to sign the Spain international midfielder.

Gunners will be desperately hoping that David Raya is back for Manchester City clash after deputy endures tough debut

Mikel Arteta was left fuming again by a referee's decision at the weekend. The Arsenal boss has only exposed his hypocrisy again though after not speaking up for Liverpool.