Mikel Arteta tells Bukayo Saka to go on holiday during injury absence - The 23-year-old England international has been ruled out until at least March following surgery on the muscle tear.

Arsenal have struggled to get their two most creative influences - Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard - on the pitch at the same time this season. The talismanic duo have featured alongside one another in just 14 of the Gunners' 31 matches in all competitions,

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka appears to be making progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, walking without crutches before Saturday’s game against Aston Villa. Photo by Julian Finney/ Arsenal fans were pleased to see Bukayo Saka in attendance for the north London derby earlier this week,

Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of “adapting” in a “difficult” January window after Arsenal lost Gabriel Jesus to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week. The 27-year-old Brazil forward suffered the injury to his left knee in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United,

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called upon the club’s hierarchy to make some quick moves in the January transfer window to bolster the squad. It comes after the draw with Aston Villa, as the Gunners had very few options to call upon from the bench late on.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka should take time off while he recovers from a hamstring injury, urging the winger to take some time to "refresh.

Arsenal may enter the market for a new forward in the January transfer window as they look to maintain their Premier League title challenge.

Arteta’s first-choice deputy for Saka on the right was Gabriel Martinelli, with Leandro Trossard on the left. That wing pairing returned against Aston Villa on Saturday. Despite the game ending in a 2-2 draw, they brought more threat to Arsenal’s attack than there had been in previous weeks.

Mikel Arteta has been sent back to the drawing board as he looks to strengthen his Arsenal frontline this month

Manchester United want Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko, Dele Alli nears Como move, and Barcelona's Ansu Fati may leave on loan.

Mikel Arteta's Gunners have not been firing without Bukayo Saka while Ruben Amorim's Man United have a chance to add another impressive result to the new coach's record. Who makes their own way on Sunday?

The January window has entered its final two weeks and the push for new signings is only strengthening. Arsenal are reportedly readying a bid for Benjamin Sesko after reigniting their interest, though RB Leipzig are demanding big bucks. Nico Williams, Dusan Vlahovic and Bryan Mbeumo have all also been linked.