On Wednesday, as most outlets focussed on Bukayo Saka saying he was confident he would agree a new deal with Arsenal, the Telegraph ran an interesting piece showing how the Arsenal youngster is treading a very dangerous burnout line.
Arsenal have received a massive boost with three players who were doubts for the game travelling to Manchester.
Over the course of three hours football at the Emirates in the last week, the Arsenal have showed an impressive resilience to go with an increased level of control in their game with five wins out of five, but can they make it six against Manchester United?.
Manchester United welcome Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend for what will be the Gunners’ biggest test of the season, so how is their squad doing in terms of injuries and fitness?
Paul Tierney has been appointed referee for Arsenal’s trip to Manchester United this weekend and it will come as something of a surprise to learn that he hails from just three miles away from Old Trafford, but that’s the least of Arsenal’s problems with him.
Matthew and Paul discuss the end of the transfer window, both from an Arsenal perspective and where it leads us, and more widely around the league.
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is concerned he could be sacked after losing to Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday night and things aren’t likely to improve this weekend.