Dan Critchlow

Viktor Gyokeres was pleased to see Arsenal giving a couple of debuts to academy players on Wednesday night’s Champions League game against Kairat Almaty.

Mikel Arteta and Viktor Gyokeres were both very pleased to see Kai Havertz back on the pitch on Wednesday night, with the two forwards performing excellently together.

With the League Phase of the Champions League concluding on Wednesday, we now know a little bit more about what’s coming next for Arsenal.

Grimsby Town are set to complete the permanent signing of Arsenal youngster Maldini Kacurri for an undisclosed fee, according to a report.

Arsenal are tracking GNK Dinamo youngster Rafael Belinho, though they’ll have to wait until the midfielder turns 18 to sign him.

Former Gunner Bacary Sagna believes Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are Arsenal’s best recent signings, due to their consistent performances and versatility.

Pep Guardiola has offered up a supposed “apology” for his criticism of debutant referee Farai Hallam, but the apology was half-hearted at best.

Mikel Arteta has explained why he believes Arsenal’s forwards are on a poor run of goalscoring form at the moment.

Arsenal youth duo Ife Ibrahim and Marli Salmon are set to receive call-ups to the first-team squad for Wednesday night’s Champions League match against Kairat Almaty.

Mikel Arteta has denied that Martin Odegaard’s role as Arsenal’s captain is at risk, despite the midfielder playing a little bit less in recent weeks.

Christian Norgaard has admitted he’s hoping to play more in the second half of the season, but he insists he’s enjoying his spell with Arsenal so far.

Former Gunner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has progressed from training with the Arsenal youth teams to the senior side, as he continues to maintain his fitness at London Colney.

Arsenal have cast doubt on reports that Harrison Dudziak has extended his loan to Braintree Town, though he may yet still do so.

Arsenal are primarily interested in a summer move for Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas, though other clubs have explored a potential January deal.

Arsenal youngster Osman Kamara scored in his first appearance on a trial with Blackburn Rovers this week, netting minutes after coming on.

Riccardo Calafiori trained with Arsenal ahead of Wednesday’s game against Kairat Almaty, but at least five other players have been ruled out of the match.

Josiah King has become the second youth player to have their new professional contract confirmed on Tuesday, with Arsenal officially announcing the deal.

Arsenal are unlikely to sign Igor Tyjon this month, but a deal is still possible this summer when the Blackburn Rovers youth striker’s current contract expires.

Nottingham Forest have decided they no longer want Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko, as the Gunners hold talks with Ajax over a January move.

Arsenal youngster Ife Ibrahim has signed his first professional contract with the Gunners, with the club confirming the news on Tuesday morning.