Viktor Gyokeres has been struggling a bit as an Arsenal player in his first year, and Mikel Arteta has sent a strong message about just that.

Jesus has had a watching brief for the vast majority of the season and most of 2025 as a whole. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee back in January, and only returned to action on Dec. 10 in the 3–0 win over Club Bruges in the Champions League.

Gabriel Jesus says he has “unfinished business” at Arsenal and has revealed the mental toll of his anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL).

Thierry Henry believes Arsenal can have no excuses this year as they attempt to win the league, regardless of the team’s injury problems so far this season.Photo by Michael Owens/Getty

Mikel Arteta suggested he could extend his contract at Arsenal beyond 2027 but says he still has to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware at the Premier League club.

Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot?AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend action: City eye top spot Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have clicked ominously into gear and are just two points behind long-time Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Ben White is set for a spell out through injury.The Gunners defender was forced off in the win over Wolves and is now set to be out for a few games, Arteta says.“It

Reigning holders Arsenal have to settle for a place in the Champions League knockout play-offs despite securing an impressive victory over Leuven in Belgium.