Arsenal are nearing a return to competitive action as they prepare to take on Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s North London derby in the Premier League, with the final round of international fixtures taking place.
But the two week break has not been so kind to the Gunners, with three players returning to the club early in what has become an injury crisis for Mikel Arteta. Elsewhere, one of his transfer targets has teased “something may happen” ahead of a potential January move, while Arsenal have been sent a warning over the decision to change Arteta’s role.
Mirror Football takes a look at all the latest stories coming out of the Emirates Stadium.