Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta is ‘done’ with Jakub Kiwior, suggesting the manager no longer trusts the defender. Kiwior has failed to make it off the bench in Arsenal’s last seven Premier League games and has been an unused substitute for the Gunners.

In the immediate aftermath of Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury, Mikel Arteta said he would have to “be creative” in the England winger’s absence. The month that followed has been mixed. Five different players have started on the right wing: Gabriel Jesus,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ready to call upon Declan Rice as an emergency option at centre-back in the absence of William Saliba. Saliba missed Saturday’s draw with Aston Villa due to a hamstring injury picked up in the north London derby last Wednesday.