Dan Critchlow

Arsenal have drawn Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-finals, but the footballing authorities face major problems in scheduling the game.

Both Arsenal and Bukayo Saka are aligned on a contract extension and convinced a new deal is on the way, with salary details being discussed and talks progressing well.

Mikel Arteta is hopeful Ben White will be able to get back into a rhythm with Arsenal, having now recovered from his injury setbacks in the early weeks of the season.

Mikel Arteta believes Ethan Nwaneri is most comfortable in central areas, suggesting that’s where Arsenal will now look to develop him.

The International Football Association Board are discussing expanding the eight-second countdown on goalkeepers holding the ball to include throw-ins and goal kicks.

Arsenal duo Marli Salmon and Josiah King featured for the England u17s on Tuesday, but the team have work to do after suffering a late defeat.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he’d have to be blind not to give Max Dowman chances, adding that he wants the midfielder to stay at Arsenal for many years.

Five Arsenal youth players joined first-team training on Tuesday, raising the possibility some of them could be involved with the senior squad in Wednesday’s League Cup fixture.

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson made his first start for Brentford on Tuesday night, providing a goal and an assist in a dominant League Cup win over Grimsby Town.

Four-time Champions League winner Clarence Seedorf has explained what he thinks Arsenal need to achieve their own success in the competition this season.

Arsenal loanee Jakub Kiwior did his best impression of Gabriel Magalhaes by assisting FC Porto’s winner from a corner against Moreirense on Monday night.

Arsenal’s four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table has generated plenty of debate about their playing style, but the Gunners aren’t the ones playing ‘anti-football’.

Former Gunner Emile Smith Rowe is continuing to struggle for a run of full fitness, with the Fulham midfielder picking up a hamstring injury at the weekend.

Kai Havertz has shared pictures of himself training at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground, as he edges closer to his comeback for the Gunners.

Arsenal’s contract extension talks with Bukayo Saka have progressed and are advancing, with the Gunners also optimistic about Jurrien Timber and planning to extend Declan Rice’s deal next.

Arsenal have had three players called up by the England u17s, with Marli Salmon’s inclusion confirming he won’t be involved in the midweek League Cup clash against Brighton.

The Arsenal u21s team selection against Exeter City will provide an early hint at potential first-team call-ups for Arsenal’s League Cup game against Brighton in midweek.

Former Arsenal youth product Amario Cozier-Duberry finally looks to be delivering on his potential in senior football with Bolton Wanderers after an excellent start to the season.

Gabriel Jesus has confirmed he’s “feeling great” as he works to recover from an ACL injury, but he’s planning to look after himself better in training once he’s fit again.

The EFL have now confirmed their match official appointments for Wednesday’s League Cup game between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion.