Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the mentality of Gabriel Martinelli after he hit the headlines for the right reasons -- by scoring a hat-trick in their 4-1 FA Cup third-round win at Championship strugglers Portsmouth.

Arsenal have hired former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark as the club aim to strengthen their bid to win the Premier League title. The Gunners have considerable set piece prowess and have now recruited another expert in the field.

Guéhi, described as a 'superstar', would be brought in to challenge Gabriel Magalhães for the left-sided centre-back position, while William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera provide options on the opposite side. Arsenal are also monitoring Valentino Livramento of Newcastle United, highlighting a broader strategy to future-proof their defensive unit.

Newly installed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has rejected the notion that Arsenal was “taking the game back in time” by focusing heavily on set plays under Mikel Arteta.

Mick Brown believes Mikel Arteta will block Ethan Nwaneri from leaving Arsenal during the January transfer window.

Liam Rosenior said he has already prepared his Chelsea side for Arsenal's dead-ball threats, despite not agreeing with the nickname "Set-Piece FC" given to the North London side.