Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal "passed a test of attitude" after overcoming a difficult week to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Prior to pushing Arsenal to pursue Zubimendi, Arteta encouraged the club to enquire about the availability of his Real Sociedad teammate Mikel Merino, who he saw as the perfect fit for the left-eight position.

An unlikely source of encouragement has arrived after Arsenal's win in the North London Derby which also highlighted just how good Myles Lewis-Skelly is

Mikel Arteta has said that the club have "very clear ideas" on who they want to sign during the January transfer window as they struggle with an influx of injuries.

Mikel Arteta admits Gabriel Jesus’ injury increases the need for Arsenal to make signings this month.The forward will be out for the season after suffering an ACL injury in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit

Alan Shearer has pinpointed the key issue at Arsenal and expressed his astonishment that Mikel Arteta hasn't addressed such a problem yet

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are “actively looking” to add to a forward before the January transfer window closes. The Gunners beat Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday night to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points.

Riccardo Calafiori has opened up on injuries, the start to his Arsenal career and the importance of Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are actively looking to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes after his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham. The Gunners are now four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after they came from behind to secure victory in the north London derby on Wednesday night.