It has been a frustrating international break for the Gunners, who have been hit with a handful of new injuries as wide swathes of the squad spent time representing their nations.
This match, however, will be Mikel Arteta’s first since signing a new four-year contract to stay on as the club’s manager.
The new deal has seen him rewarded for his title-winning heroics last season and will make him one of the best-paid managers in the Premier League. It will also take his tenure with the Gunners beyond a decade.
It may seem a distant memory now, but Arsenal were hit…
To provide well-rounded coverage and a breadth of insight across various events, we rely on contributions from several staff writers, each bringing their own area of expertise to our publication.
