Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since pre-season.

While it was reported yesterday that Lisbon could be ready to sell their most prized asset for cheaper than the suggested £85m release clause which caused many clubs to back off

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have an "advantage" when they face Arsenal on an extra day's rest, but the champions are sweating on Kevin De Bruyne's fitness for the crucial clash with their title rivals.

When Arsenal signed David Raya on loan from Brentford last summer, eyebrows were raised. After all, Aaron Ramsdale had performed admirably under Mikel Arteta - barring the odd error. Very few felt the north London giants needed a new shot-stopper with the England international in their ranks.

Arsenal are preparing for a battle to keep Takehiro Tomiyasu and have set their asking price amid interest for the defender. Arsenal’s solid start to the new Premier League season has been predicated on their impregnable defence,