Mikel Arteta has said he doesn't take Erling Haaland's "stay humble" jibe personally and insisted he retains a positive relationship with Pep Guardiola.

In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola insisted his relationship with Mikel Arteta is “exceptional” as he shrugged off suggestions Manchester City ’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday is a grudge match. The Catalan also said City may carry on spending, despite paying out £122m in the January transfer window to bring three players to the Etihad Stadium.

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Arsenal's lack of a world class striker will cost them another Premier League unless they move quickly in the market.

A Blow for Arsenal Ahead of Manchester City ClashArsenal’s preparations for their crucial Premier League match against Manchester City this weekend have hit a stumbling block

Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins but their move for the Englishman so late in the January transfer window looks desperate

Marrying his attacking and creative attributes together, Watkins’ off-ball running is also a key part of his wider contribution to his team going forward. Across the Premier League, he is one of the men most likely to stretch the opposition’s defensive line with his intelligent movement.

Arsenal are pursuing a deal for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in the remaining days of the transfer window, in a move that could have significant impacts on Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Arsenal solve one transfer issue as striker search steps up - Ethan Nwaneri has stepped up in Bukayo Saka’s absence

Nassr, with the Aston Villa striker set to undergo a medical in Saudi Arabia, and he bid farewell to his team-mates and staff after the Champions League win over Celtic

Arsenal are considering a second bid for Ollie Watkins before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners face a race against time to get a deal over the line