Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will be ‘actively looking’ for new signings in the January transfer window, with injuries on the manager’s mind. Things are going very nicely for the Gunners so far this season, sitting top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables.

England international White picked up a hamstring injury during the match against Wolves on December 13 and is yet to return to action, while Timber has also impressed in the role and Calafiori offers versatility across the back four.

Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta.

As they prepare for a potentially challenging series of January games, Arsenal are still leading the Premier League standings in December.

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard singled out Declan Rice for special praise after a stunning individual display in an unfamiliar right back position against Brighton & Hove Albion which kept the club’s Premier League title aspirations firmly aflame.

Arsenal have a long history of producing impressive young players but Nacho Monreal has recalled three who he thought would make the first-team - only to miss out

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news before Arsenal host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Hurzeler made three changes and changed the system to a back three following the pre-Christmas 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland. Skipper Lewis Dunk returned from a one-match ban. Dunk’s normal centre-back partner, Jan Paul van Hecke, was restored after illness. Gomez, also ruled out against Sunderland through suspension, started on the left flank.

Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has named three young players he was convinced would become stars at the Emirates - including Matteo Guendouzi and Chuba Akpom