Arsene Wenger met with the media on Friday.

Speaking ahead of the upcoming Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday at the Emirates, the boss gave fitness updates, spoke about he possible inclusion of new boy Gabriel and Arsenal’s plans for the rest of the transfer window.

He was, of course, asked to give his reasoning behind signing Gabriel from Villarreal as well as why he allowed Joel Campbell to leave on loan.

Plus, as always, there was plenty more including his thoughts on Chelsea v City.

Here’s what he had to say: