Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should get rid of two seasoned professionals to create funds for Newcastle ace Alexander Isak, according to club legend Alan Smith

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side currently trails Liverpool by six points in the Premier League title race but the Spaniard said that history suggests the Reds could slip up in the run-in

That Mikel Merino's goal was ruled out late on for a Kai Havertz handball rubbed salt in the wounds but Mikel Arteta's mask finally slipped post-match as the Arsenal boss conceded that keeping pace with Liverpool was simply proving too difficult for the threadbare Gunners.

Why Arsenal win at Wolves was bigger for Mikel Arteta than beating Tottenham - Manner of victory at Molineux could have huge positive long-term repercussions in the title race

The reaction from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after their clash at Wolves on Saturday was lively, as expected, as his side rallied to win late. After going down to 10 players in the first half when Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off, Arsenal dominated the second half as Joao Gomes was sent off for Wolves.

Arne Slot’s side are the clear favourites as the Reds currently sit top of the table, six points ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand over the Gunners. Arsenal have a lot of work to do to close the gap on Liverpool and the pressure may be getting to their manager Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal board to back him in the January transfer window after being held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa at the Emirates on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta only brought on Raheem Sterling as Arsenal looked to re-establish their lead against Aston Villa on Saturday evening, with the Gunners dropping six points behind Liverpool - who beat Bren

Arsenal are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, but not all hope is lost in the title race for Mikel Arteta’s men. The Merseysiders have demonstrated signs of vulnerability in recent weeks, while the Gunners can only improve as their squad returns to full fitness.

Gabriel Magalhaes has had an outstanding season for Arsenal so far and in the absence of Odegaard, has been named as captain for the Premier League clash with Wolves.

After flopping a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa, coach Mikel Arteta addressed the main difference between Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of the Premier League title race.

Mikel Arteta believes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are full of confidence again and ready to spark Arsenal ’s attack into life. The pair have endured difficult seasons, but both have begun to find form over the past 10 days.