Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will continue to play at left-back amid calls for the Arsenal youngster to return to his natural midfield position. Lewis-Skelly is enjoying a breakthrough season at the Emirates after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City last September.

Cedric Soares was one of Mikel Arteta's first signings at Arsenal and played a key role in the dressing room despite his lack of game time during his time at the Emirates

Arsenal are allegedly in direct talks with a highly-rated striker, and manager Mikel Arteta has already spoken with him.

Mikel Arteta says there is a possibility that Arsenal could be active in the transfer market this month, but only if it is to bring in a player who can make an immediate impact in the first team. The Gunners are trying to hunt down Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table,