Arsenal solve one transfer issue as striker search steps up - Ethan Nwaneri has stepped up in Bukayo Saka’s absence

Gabriel Martinelli said it is imperative that Arsenal learn from their mistakes after they suffered another major blow in their Premier League challenge. The Gunners lost further ground to Liverpool following the surrender of a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa which leaves them six points adrift of their rivals,

We also know Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola are very close, while City are the reigning champs and have just pipped Arsenal to the title in each of the last two Premier League seasons. This rivalry has been bubbling up nicely.

Gabriel Martinelli is promising to become Arsenal's clutch player again. The Brazil international broke the deadlock in his side's Premier League encounter with Aston Villa as the hosts aim to keep pace with leaders Liverpool at the summit. Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham: Gabriel a rock as Myles Lewis-Skelly looks at home on the biggest stage

DECLAN RICE’S first Champions League goal all but secured Arsenal’s place in the last 16 of Europe’s finest competition. Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard rounded off a

Gabriel Martinelli is confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will become one of the best players in the world after Arsenal ’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. The Gunners’ Premier League title bid was dealt a hammer blow after they surrendered a two-goal lead against Unai Emery’s men.

Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino are both back into the starting lineup to face Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The Brazilian shot-stopper has been given the gloves in front of a backline that includes Jakub Kiwior and Thomas Partey switched to right-back. Fresh off his winner against Wolves last time out, Riccardo Calafiori is given the nod, while Gabriel makes his 200th Gunners appearance - read more about that landmark.

Arsenal head to Spain to take on Girona on matchday eight of the Champions League. Girona vs Arsenal best bets Arsenal to win to nil – 7/4 with bet365 Under 2.5 goals – 11/10 with

Arsenal find their breakthrough as Leandro Trossard's cross finds Gabriel Martinelli in front of goal, where the Brazilian's strike is initially saved but crosses the line to make it 1-0 at the Emirates.

Girona, Arsenal's opponent, have already been eliminated and come in sat 31st on just three points. Girona only managed to win a single game in the league phase out of seven. Their European journey comes to an end after the game, but they can still play spoiler to Arsenal's ambitions of finishing as high as possible.

We're nearing the end of the January transfer window, which actually runs until February 3rd this year, but one purchase fans will be eager to make is a