Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will be bidding to build on an impressive start to the 22/23 Premier League season thus far.
Following the mid-season pause due to the winter World Cup over in Qatar, the Gunners will return to domestic action this weekend top of the pile and five points clear of last year's champions Manchester City. Key forward Gabriel Jesus however is not expected to return to action until 2023.
Perhaps forcing Arteta's hand in the transfer market, the festive period could present a huge chance for Eddie Nketiah in attack, with the 23-year-old having failed to start a domestic encounter so far this term. Arsenal continues to be linked with further reinforcements this winter, with Cody Gakpo and Mykhailo Mudryk just two of the names cited with a move to North London.
