Pep Guardiola has denied that a rift has developed in his relationship with Mikel Arteta despite a number of bruising encounters between his Manchester City team and Arsenal.

However, they are due to be without Lewis-Skelly for the next three matches after he was controversially sent off during the first-half in their win over Wolves. The England youngster was ruled to have endangered Matt Doherty after the defender was tripped whilst they looked to counter-attack.

Mikel Arteta has been told he made a ‘big mistake’ with injured Arsenal defender William Saliba. Saliba has been a key member of Arteta’s squad over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Arsenal have asked Bayern Munich about signing a "ridiculously talented finisher" in Vincent Kompany's squad, with manager Mikel Arteta also said to be a real fan of his, as the Spaniard seeks fresh forward options.

Mikel Arteta has cast doubt over David Raya's availability for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City.

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William Gallas has confessed he is struggling to make sense of Arsenal’s decision to sanction the signing of Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners are understood to have ringfenced £51 million ahead of the summer window in order to sign the Spain international midfielder.