Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since pre-season.

Arsenal have to show they are ready to topple Premier League champions Manchester City in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between the title favourites, according to Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta.City failed to score against Arsenal in the Premier League last season and the Gunners' title challenge looks set to be built on solid foundations once more.

While it was reported yesterday that Lisbon could be ready to sell their most prized asset for cheaper than the suggested £85m release clause which caused many clubs to back off

When Arsenal signed David Raya on loan from Brentford last summer, eyebrows were raised. After all, Aaron Ramsdale had performed admirably under Mikel Arteta - barring the odd error. Very few felt the north London giants needed a new shot-stopper with the England international in their ranks.

Arsenal are preparing for a battle to keep Takehiro Tomiyasu and have set their asking price amid interest for the defender. Arsenal’s solid start to the new Premier League season has been predicated on their impregnable defence,