Coronavirus: Premier League clubs 'want season voided' after Mikel Arteta's COVID-19 diagnosis

Mikel Arteta led his Arsenal side to victory over Premier League champions Liverpool on Wednesday night - but he remained realistic.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta he may be disappointed if he targets top talents in the transfer market. The Gunners need reinforcements ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, and Arteta himself made the point clear post-match last night.

Mikel Arteta has identified what his Arsenal side must do to close the gap between them and the rest of the top teams. This season has been full of surprises, with the natural 'top six' all over the place.

Arsenal take on Manchester City on Saturday after a shock win over Liverpool. The Gunners came from behind to beat Jurgen Klopp’s champions 2-1 after Sadio Mane had given the away side a deserved early lead at the Emirates.

Piers Morgan was quick to mock Liverpool after they lost 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday night.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that a lack of transfer funds is a “big concern” ahead of the delayed summer transfer window.The Gunners have been well off the pace this season, and will need to invest in their squad to get up the standard set by the best sides in the Premier League.However, it is no secret that Arsenal are pretty strapped for cash, and may struggle to attract the calibre of player that will take them to the next level.Speaking after the surprise win over Liverpool on Wednesday night, Arteta said: “A big concern, you need quality, quality players and a big squad to compete in these competitions.“It is a challenge. You just have to [look at the way that Liverpool] have built their squad.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he is worried that Arsenal's small budget will stop them from challenging for Premier League titles.

Kieran Tierney had the talent to succeed when he moved to Arsenal for £25million last summer. His defensive skills and his tenacity are excellent but he's equally adept going forward and can provide wicked balls into the box.

Arsenal and sign a new contract at Atletico Madrid. That will come as a huge blow to Mikel Arteta, who had made the Ghana international a top target.

Mikel Arteta is desperate to sign a player that would have the same impact Virgil van Dijk has had at Liverpool. Prior to the Dutchman's arrival at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp had struggles with his back four.

Mesut Ozil has seemingly taken a swipe at Mikel Arteta by declaring that he is “ready” to play for Arsenal against Liverpool.The Germany international has not kicked a ball since Project Restart got underway with the club claiming he has a back injury.Rumours continue to suggest that the £350,000-a-week Ozil and Arteta do not see eye to eye and he has often been left out this season.But after Arteta confirmed that Ozil would again be missing for the visit of the newly-crowned champions to the Emirates, the player took to social media to respond.The 31-year-old posted on his Twitter page on Tuesday night a photo of himself in training captioned 'I AM READY.'When asked about Ozil in his pre-match press conference, Arteta said: "With Mesut the

Arsenal youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles has reportedly decided he needs to leave the club to get regular first-team football. The 22-year-old has come through the Gunners' academy and is nearing 100 appearances for the club under four separate managers.He has featured 28 teams in all competitions for the first team this season, mainly filling in as a right-back rather than in his favoured central midfield role.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal need to make a big statement signing of the ilk of Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool in order to compete at the top end of the table.

Mikel Arteta insists players are still desperate to play for Arsenal - despite the club’s plunge out of the top six.

Paul Merson has slammed Arsenal insisting the combination of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger couldn't help the Gunners if their defenders can't do the basics right.

Mesut Ozil’s future at Arsenal remains in major doubt after he was again overlooked in Sunday’s loss to Tottenham.

Manchester City flop John Stones would be a good signing for Arsenal to help them improve defensively, according to Jamie Redknapp. The out-of-favour England defender is currently Pep Guardiola 's fifth choice centre-back at the Etihad and often sits out matches.

Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday with both Spurs goals preventable.Sead Kolasinac’s wayward pass to David Luiz allowed Son Heung-min to pounce before poor set-piece tactics saw Toby Alderweireld nod home a corner.And Redknapp believes it’s just the way the Gunners are currently with defensive errors a common occurrence for Mikel Arteta’s side.Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: “It was a performance from a team [Spurs] that was struggling with confidence. They just looked better.“Arsenal had most of the ball, Spurs played on the counter but Arsenal’s back three will always give you a chance, it’s a fact.“They are defending better but they can’t help it.

Mikel Arteta hinted at fresh problems with Mesut Ozil after the German was dropped from the Arsenal squad for the north London derby.

Jose Mourinho proved Tottenham are still top dogs in North London to send Arsenal packing with their tails between their legs.

Gunners have turned things around in recent weeks to piece together an impressive run of form since the Premier League restart. Arteta’s side have demonstrated clear progress and found their feet under the Spaniard’s system, despite suffering a setback with a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham in the North London Derby.