Mikel Arteta has said he doesn't take Erling Haaland's "stay humble" jibe personally and insisted he retains a positive relationship with Pep Guardiola.

Arsenal want to sign a striker before the transfer window shuts and have had an approach turned down for Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins. The club are also long-term admirers of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko, but neither player will move before the deadline.

Mikel Arteta says he has moved on from Erling Haaland dispute - Haaland launched a ball at Gabriel’s head before telling Arteta to “stay humble” after the last match between Arsenal and Man City.

Mikel Arteta remains ‘uncertain’ whether or not David Raya will be fit enough to make his return against Manchester City on Sunday. The Spain international has been in sensational form this season and had been a near ever-present before he was forced to miss Wednesday’s win over Girona.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has refused to comment on the club’s interest in Ollie Watkins but says the Gunners’ intentions in the closing days of the transfer market are clear as they chase a striker.

Ben White and David Raya are two Arsenal stars whose availability for the crucial match against Manchester City this weekend remains uncertain. Mikel Arteta has provided an update on their fitness as the Gunners prepare for a potentially decisive game in their title race.

Manager Mikel Arteta's confirms that Arsenal are still looking to bring in a striker before the transfer window closes. It comes after he spoke to the press to preview his side's Premier League match against Manchester City.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's speaks to the press to preview his side's Premier League match against Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta reveals David Raya injury update as Arsenal face anxious wait for Man City clash - Gunners sweating on availability of first-choice goalkeeper as new Ben White update also given

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Manchester City resume their rivalry with Arsenal on Sunday - and without a Premier League title on the line the gloves could truly come off.