Dan Critchlow

Academy manager Per Mertesacker says he's shocked that there are no Arsenal players in the England senior setup, and he thinks that's something that needs to change.

Arsenal face Watford in their first Premier League fixture after the international break, travelling to Vicarage Road on Sunday.

Kieran Tierney has been getting himself in the good books of Arsenal supporters this week, after a number of nice gestures towards his new fanbase.

The international break is over and the Arsenal u23s are back in action against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as they push for top spot in the league.

Dani Ceballos thinks Alexandre Lacazette is the best player of the Arsenal squad, though he admits all of the front three are real difference-makers.

Joe Willock has signed a long-term contract extension with Arsenal, after making huge strides in his young career over the last year.

Darren Bent thinks Bernd Leno is developing well with Arsenal and turning into one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers.

Emile Smith Rowe is finally fully fit and ready to feature in the League Cup and Europa League games in the coming weeks, according to reports.

Nwankwo Kanu thinks the Premier League are already growing afraid of Nicolas Pepe, who he feels is a very good addition to Arsenal.

Emi Martinez is motivated to win Arsenal's number one spot this season, and he thinks the only thing holding him back is a lack of game time.

Arsenal have provided an injury update ahead of the trip to Watford at the weekend, and it seems like good news for the squad.

Bernd Leno says Arsenal are the premier club in London, ahead of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur around the world.

Girondins de Bordeaux Chairman Joe DaGrosa has suggested it was Bordeaux's ability to convince Laurent Koscielny of his long-term future with the club that enabled them to sign him this summer.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be unhappy with his rating on FIFA 20, based on his recent activity on social media.

The international break is over for the Arsenal contingent away with their countries, so here's a quick roundup of how it all went.

Lucas Torreira missed Uruguay's second match of the international break against the USA on Wednesday morning, after picking up a knock in their opening game victory over Costa Rica.

Zane Monlouis started and played 90 minutes as England u17s won the Syrenka Cup in Poland on Tuesday.

Harry Kane claims he's never dived, after diving against Arsenal and Newcastle in his last two games for Tottenham Hotspur.

Kanu says Arsenal have made a mistake letting Alex Iwobi go, losing a player with the club at heart who would give everything for them.

Arsenal's Daniel Oyegoke was called up for the England u17s over the international break, but he had to reject the call thanks to a pre-existing injury.

Ben Sheaf made his sixth club appearance of the new season in a 2-1 win at the weekend, so we spoke to a Doncaster Rovers fansite for their thoughts on the Arsenal loanee's latest showing.

Arsenal's FIFA 20 Ultimate Team player ratings have been released in full, with the game set for release this month.

Former Albanian captain Lorik Cana claims Granit Xhaka wanted to play for Albania, but ended up with Switzerland after permit issues.

AS Roma legend Francesco Totti thinks it was a good move by his old club to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan on loan for the season.

Paul Merson thinks Everton are a better team after the summer signings of Alex Iwobi and Moise Kean, and Marco Silva just needs to stick by the pair.

Samuel Umtiti says he doesn't know where the rumours linking him to Arsenal came from this summer, and he had no plans to leave Barcelona for anyone.

With the first half of the international break complete, let's have a look at how Arsenal's players are doing so far.

Didier Deschamps says Matteo Guendouzi is a player with very good potential, but urges everyone not to ask too much of him too soon.

Granit Xhaka is likely to take some time away from his usual international duties next month for the birth of his child, according to reports.

Salaman Ekinci and Ferhat Ercun have both pleaded not guilty to causing "harassment, alarm or distress" after an incident involving Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac.

Phillip Cocu has admitted he almost joined Arsenal twice during his playing career, as well as rejecting a move to Tottenham Hotspur over their lack of trophy prospects.

Watford FC have parted ways with Head Coach Javi Gracia and reappointed Quique Sanchez Flores, right before their match against Arsenal.

Matteo Guendouzi believes he has taken his game to the next level with Arsenal, after his first call-up for the senior French national team over the current international break.

Folarin Balogun and Emile Smith Rowe have both been nominated for the Premier League 2's Player of the Month award after strong starts to the season.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says things were complicated for him at Arsenal, and it was the best thing for him to move on.

Arsenal u16s won 3-2 against Chelsea on Friday, continuing their fantastic start to the new season.

Eddie Nketiah was the star of the show as England u21s came from behind to beat Turkey on Friday, with Reiss Nelson also scoring.

Lucas Torreira requested to come off just before half-time against Costa Rica on Saturday morning, after picking up a knock.

Bernd Leno has admitted his disappointment at not being the first-choice option for Germany, though he concedes that has a lot to do with the strength of the alternatives.

Eddie Nketiah has admitted that Unai Emery wanted him to stay with Arsenal this season, but eventually, they decided it was in his best interest to join Leeds on loan.