Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals reason for ignoring Mikel Arteta handshake after Aston Villa defeat Unai Emery said his decision to skip a post-match handshake with Mikel Arteta was down to the Arsenal boss first celebrating with his coaching staff.

Arsenal reportedly expect a handful of Premier League clubs to make approaches over 18-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri when the January transfer window opens.

Premier League leaders Arsenal slammed the door shut on charging Aston Villa with a 4-1 home thrashing of Unai Emery's side on Tuesday that put them five points clear at the top of the table going into the New Year.

Arsenal head into a defining Premier League meeting with Aston Villa buoyed by the return of a key defensive figure and with selection intrigue across the pitch. The Emirates Stadium hosts a contest heavy with momentum, context and consequence, as both sides eye the summit during a frenetic festive schedule.