Mikel Arteta has provided a triple fitness update ahead of Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa, revealing that Ezri Konsa will be available against his old club.

Mikel Arteta has pushed back against suggestions that Bruno Guimaraes is set for a long spell on the sidelines, insisting the player didn’t even want to miss a game.

Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna remains sidelined with a growth-related back injury, with the Gunners involved in deciding his return to action.

Wednesday’s match was a game of two halves, with a first half that was good enough but not much more, and a second half with a lot of intensity and three excellent long-range goals.

Arsenal edged past Paris FC in pre-season as Renee Slegers handed more minutes to her new signings ahead of the Women’s Super League season.

Arsenal Women’s Under-17s have won the inaugural Shanghai Future Star Cup, completing a memorable week with victory in the tournament final.

Arsenal transfer target Igor Tyjon has shared and deleted a farewell message to Blackburn Rovers, which included implied criticism of certain individuals at the club.

Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Phoenix Blayney from Larne FC, with the player to join in 2027 and eventually sign professional terms.

Manchester United youngster Habeeb Ogunneye has held a medical with Arsenal, with the Gunners also close to finalising a move for James Scanlon.