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.

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.

Mikel Arteta says there is a possibility that Arsenal could be active in the transfer market this month, but only if it is to bring in a player who can make an immediate impact in the first team. The Gunners are trying to hunt down Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table,

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 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.

The match is being played at Arsenal's home stadium, the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 18th January at 17:30 GMT. The match will be televised live on Sky Sports. Alternatively, written coverage will be available pre-match and post-match here at VAVEL UK.

William Saliba has been a key player for Arsenal this season, helping them to secure the best defensive record in the Premier League, but the Frenchman could now be sidelined through injury

Arteta faced the media in the build-up to a pivotal Premier League clash with Aston Villa with the chance to make a significant statement and avenge their title blow from the previous campaign. After winning the North London Derby, the Gunners have rediscovered their form.

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

The report states that Gunners boss Arteta has given the thumbs-up to his employers to begin a formal push for the services of Sporting star Gyokeres. Making the switch from Coventry to Lisbon in 2023, it is understood that the Swede has an £83m release clause in his current deal at Estadio Jose Alvalade.