David Raya was absent for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona on Wednesday night with Mikel Arteta confirming that the goalkeeper is currently injured

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.

Only Liverpool garnered more points than the Gunners in the expanded Champions League group phase. Read more at straitstimes.com.

By stating that Arsenal ‘started the season’ with limited numbers, Arteta sent a subtle dig to former sporting director Edu Gaspar, who joined forces with the Spaniard to combat the transfer windows.

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.

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 manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old produced another fine performance to help his side secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16 with a victory at Girona.

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.

Arsenal still have to convince people that they can win the Premier League title under Mikel Arteta but could turn to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool for inspiration

The Gunners are currently scheduled to face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on the weekend between those two European legs. Arteta's side travelled to the home of Manchester City between their round of 16 ties last season and were held to a goalless draw at the Etihad which ultimately cost them the Premier League title.

The clash between Arsenal and Man City will be broadcast on TV, with both Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event showing the match. A valid subscription to Sky Sports is required to view the headline tie on Sunday, with all of the build-up, action and reaction coming from it.