Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are in a "really dangerous circle" as their injury crisis worsened over the weekend with news that teenager Max Dowman has been sidelined for a number of weeks with ankle ligament damage.
The manner of Arsenal's defeat to Aston Villa, sealed with effectively the last kick of the game at Villa Park, made it more painful for Mikel Arteta's side. Manchester City's subsequent win over Sunderland only intensified the angst among fans.
Premier League clubs participating in Europe face ultra-congested fixture lists in the New Year should they fail to finish in the top eight of their respective league phases, with some facing the prospect of nine games in a 29-day period.
FA Cup holders Crystal Palace have been handed a trip to sixth-tier Macclesfield in the third round of this year's competition, while Tottenham will take on Aston Villa.
Arsenal "must not panic" after defeat at Aston Villa saw Man City close the gap at the top of the Premier League, says Sky Sports' Gary Neville.
Highlights of the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Emiliano Buendia blew the title race wide open with a 95th-minute winner as Aston Villa beat Premier League leaders Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park.
Roman Kemp sits down with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to look back on six years in charge of the club.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign twins Edwin and Holger Quintero, with the 16-year-olds set to join the club when they turn 18 in August 2027.
Arsenal reopened their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka secured a 2-0 win over Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Merino was supposed to be a stand-in striker but he might just be Arsenal's best option in the position.
The AFCON deadline is around the corner for Premier League clubs to release their players for the month-long tournament in Morocco. Who will lose the most players to the competition, and what games could they miss?
Highlights from the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford.
Live updates as Arsenal host Brentford in the Premier League, live on Sky Sports; kick off 7.30pm.
Mikel Arteta said he was pleased and proud of his players after Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brentford, which sees the Gunners extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
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