Arsenal are 'absolutely' in a relegation battle as Mikel Arteta makes Boxing Day admission

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his decision to persevere with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is continuing to overhaul his squad as he aims to fire the Gunners up the Premier League table.

Mesut Ozil has pinpointed Emile Smith Rowe as his long-term successor as his time at Arsenal nears its end.

Tierney then revealed his Arsenal team-mates even had the cheek to label his right footed strike a cross. He added: "The boys are calling it a cross so I need to go in and see it again, but I'm delighted with the goal." Mikel Arteta's side have now won three Premier League matches on the spin to reverse a spiral that sparked talk of a relegation fight.

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on his Arsenal squad for meeting their target of three consecutive wins with a resounding 4-0 victory at West Brom.

Arsenal ensured they were in dreamland as well as a winter wonderland as they beat West Brom 4-0 at a snowy Hawthorns.When managers Sam Allardyce and Mikel Arteta were seen talking to match officials an hour before the scheduled kick-off, fans were concerned that the game may be called off.But the groundsmen and undersoil heating worked their magic as the Gunners romped to their third Premier League victory in a row.Alexandre Lacazette scored two second-half goals after strikes from Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka in the first 45.The pressure has been eased immensely on Arteta following the run of wins with Arsenal having struggled in the first dozen matches this season.Many believed they were in a relegation battle but the win in the

Kieran Tierney powered his way to an incredible solo goal against West Brom. The Gunners left-back bagged a special solo effort to put Mikel Arteta's side 1-0 up in their Premier League clash against the Baggies on Saturday night.

Arsenal team has been clear to see. After a growing clamour to throw the 20-year-old into his starting XI, Mikel Arteta finally opted to hand him a Premier League chance over the festive period.Starting against Chelsea, Smith Rowe registered an assist in the win over their London rivals, a result which ended a run of six matches without one.The former Huddersfield loanee retained his place for the trip to Brighton, with Arsenal recording back-to-back victories for the first time since the opening pair of games of the season.Arteta recently admitted he’s been a major fan of Smith Rowe since taking over from Unai Emery in 2019.He said: “He is a player that I really liked since the first day I watched him.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says Arsenal have not been in contact over a move for Julian Brandt.The midfielder has been linked with a move to the Emirates during this month’s transfer window having fallen down the pecking order at the Bundesliga giants.The Gunners are keen to bring more creation into their squad with Brandt a reported target for Mikel Arteta.Though with the window now officially open, Zorc has insisted he has not received any communication over Brandt’s future.“I read that too, I can't say more about it,” Zorc told Bild.“Nobody has contacted us, there is nothing on the table - and not even in the fax machine.”Reports had suggested Brandt is tempted by a move to Arsenal and he shares an agent with

Borussia Dortmund technical director Michael Zorc has rubbished claims that Arsenal have made an offer for Julian Brandt.

Arsene Wenger has offered to return to Arsenal, should current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta want his help.Wenger left the Emirates in 2018 after 22 years in charge though his departure has not seen a change in fortunes.Despite winning the FA Cup last season, Arteta has guided the north London outfit to their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign this time around.Arsenal have picked up just 20 points from their first 16 games and are averaging just one goal per game.And Wenger, 71, has said he is available to help having won three Premier League title during his time in charge.Wenger told the Men In Blazers podcast: "If I’m needed, I will help them. But I don’t expect that, no."I wish nothing.

William Saliba is reportedly ready to leave Arsenal - and a transfer bidding war is expected to take place this January window.

Mikel Arteta's recent comments offer some insight into his plans for Mesut Ozil now that the January transfer window is upon us.

Mikel Arteta is expected to reward Alexandre Lacazette for his winning goal against Brighton by welcoming him back into Arsenal's starting XI on Saturday.

After a miserable run of form, things have picked up for Arsenal in the last few days.

Arsene Wenger would return to Arsenal if needed, the legendary manager has confirmed.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has begun overhauling his side as he aims to guide the Gunners away from the Premier League relegation zone.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s initial plan for the January transfer window could be altered. The Spaniard stated before the Premier League clash against West Brom that the club will focus on outgoing deals, but their hand could be forced by La Liga giants Real Madrid.

Thomas Partey has been pencilled in for an Arsenal comeback after missing almost two months of the season through injury.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been urged to loan out three of his "gifted" stars in January in order to gain them more first-team experience.

Arsenal need to bolster their playing squad in the January transfer window. That is the view of Piers Morgan, who has mentioned one player that the Gunners should keep in mind when looking at potential incoming deals over the next four weeks of deliberation.