Dan Critchlow

Arsenal are set to face Vitoria at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, looking to bounce back from defeat on Monday and keep their perfect Europa League record going.

Laurent Koscielny has a bone contusion after Bordeaux's recent match against Saint-Etienne, the club have confirmed.

Unai Emery says Nicolas Pepe is improving step-by-step, but he just needs to get on the scoreboard now.

Rob Holding says Gabriel Martinelli is a nightmare for defenders, as the Brazilian prepares for a likely third start for the club on Thursday.

Arsenal loanee Ben Sheaf scored the first goal of his loan spell with Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday, which was also the first goal of his senior career.

Eddie Nketiah scored an equaliser for Leeds United on Tuesday, despite starting the game on the bench once again.

Arsenal almost have their full squad available for the visit of Vitoria on Thursday, with only Reiss Nelson remaining absent.

Two of Vitoria's regular starters are set to miss their clash with Arsenal on Thursday through injury, according to reports in Portugal.

Unai Emery confirmed that Mesut Özil was available to feature against Sheffield United, he just didn't, and the head coach didn't explain why.

Matteo Guendouzi has been nominated for another young footballer award, the Kopa Trophy, as well as the Golden Boy award.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's stats with Liverpool so far are nearly identical to his final season with Arsenal, suggesting not much has changed.

David Luiz has emphasised the importance of helping others and living to make his teammates happy, something we've already seen behind the scenes with Arsenal's newest signing.

Marcelo Bielsa has suggested he's going to bench Eddie Nketiah for the 11th Championship game in a row on Tuesday.

Bukayo Saka insists he just wants everyone playing their best for Arsenal, amid questions about fears that Alexandre Lacazette will take his place.

Arsenal face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Monday, in their first game after the latest international break.

William Saliba starred in a third consecutive league win for Saint-Etienne, keeping another clean sheet with the side after returning from injury.

Rob Holding has praised 'one of a kind' Hector Bellerin, and he says the right-back's help made his recovery from injury much easier.

Arsenal's squad market value is higher than ever, but they still have the lowest total value of all the top-six clubs, according to analysis.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has suggested his new FIFA Player of the Month card should have been his standard card, after receiving an upgrade based on his September performances.

Dani Ceballos has informed Real Madrid that if Arsenal want to sign him this summer, he hopes the two clubs can reach an agreement.

Arsenal are set to wear yellow against Sheffield United on Monday, in their first match after the international break.

David Luiz wants Arsenal to fight for the title this season, and he believes they can do so.

VfL Bochum manager Thomas Reis has praised Jordi Osei-Tutu whilst also highlighting where he needs to improve to feature more often.

Arsenal drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, in a disappointing result that didn't reflect a positive performance overall.

Arsenal loanee Ben Sheaf had an off-day against Oxford United last weekend, and we spoke to a Doncaster Rovers fansite to find out what went wrong.

Joe Willock says his Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka is an amazing player who he's sure will be in the England u21 squad one day.

The German media have confirmed Arsene Wenger's claims that Bayern Munich were behind Serge Gnabry's move to Werder Bremen.

Arsenal u23s were beaten 3-1 by Chelsea on Friday night, suffering their first defeat of the Premier League 2 campaign to the division leaders.

England u21 boss Aidy Boothroyd has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is on their radar after he watched the winger in person last month.

Eintracht Frankfurt won't be allowed to bring away fans to their game against Arsenal next month, after receiving a ban from UEFA.

AC Milan tried to sign Dani Ceballos over the summer, and they managed to find an agreement with the player, but not his club.

Kieran Tierney looks likely to make his Premier League debut against Sheffield United on Monday, according to quotes from Unai Emery.

Unai Emery says Mesut Özil is improving in training every day, and he suggests the German will feature in the coming matches.

Mike Dean is set to referee Arsenal's trip to Sheffield United on Monday and, say it quietly, that hasn't been a terrible omen for the last few years.

Arsenal travel to Aldershot to face Chelsea's u23 side in the Premier League 2 on Friday, playing their first match after the international break.

Emile Smith Rowe is available on Monday and Alexandre Lacazette might be, but Reiss Nelson is out until November at the earliest.

Mesut Özil says the support of the Arsenal fans online and offline has kept him going through this tough period, and he's holding out hope he can give back.

Michael Dawson quipped that his nephew Joey is signing for the wrong side in North London, after rumours the youngster could be joining Arsenal.

A number of Arsenal's senior stars were involved in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Reading over the international break, according to reports.

Another international break is now over, with 18 Arsenal players featuring for their countries at youth or senior level this time around.