It is Manchester City rather than Liverpool who are billed as Arsenal’s closest challengers. Pep Guardiola’s side may have also stumbled on Sunday, falling to a 1–0 reverse against Aston Villa, but the four-match losing streak endured by Arne Slot’s side has relegated them to the status of third place.

Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori who were rested in midweek are brought back into the starting line-up.

Arsenal held them to one shot on target.

Arteta also confirmed Gabriel Martinelli “felt something” after he limped down the tunnel after the game.

Erling Haaland’s scoring streak ended Sunday in Manchester City’s first loss in nearly two months, allowing Arsenal to extend its lead to four points in the Premier League.

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Unai Emery celebrated three years as Aston Villa manager with a hard-fought victory to end off-colour Manchester City's nine-game unbeaten run.

To make it worse for City, Arsenal’s victory over Palace has left City trailing by six points.