Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said his side could handle any opposition after progressing directly to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona on Wednesday. "I'm really impressed, making his debut as a Champions League starter today and scoring the goal that he scored,

Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.

Mikel Arteta has sent a message to referee Michael Oliver after the red card he showed to Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves was overturned

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title race prediction: ‘It is going to be a long, long run’ - The Arsenal manager also provided an update on the club’s transfer dealings after a number

David Raya was not expected to start Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona, but Mikel Arteta has revealed a fitness worry as the keeper was left out of the squad entirely

Veteran Brazilian goalkeeper Neto, 35, erred for Girona's opener, with the Bournemouth loanee caught out of his box and Danjuma able to finish past him from distance. Attacking midfielder Nwaneri led the line for Arsenal and finished brilliantly for the winner, with team-mate Mikel Merino hailing the 17-year-old starlet.

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has warned Mikel Arteta against signing £65m target Matheus Cunha. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian as they look to bolster Arteta’s attacking options before the transfer deadline.

Mikel Arteta believes the new format of the UEFA Champions League has affected clubs’ transfer activity in January.The Gunners’ 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb leaves them third in the new league

He is not surprised to see the Islington-born talent become a trusted member of Mikel Arteta 's squad but thinks he has a lot to learn about the left-back position which he manned in his own career.

Mikel Arteta to name strong Arsenal team in Girona as he eyes momentum for Man City showdown - Arteta rules out mass rotation for Champions League dead-rubber in Spain

Arsenal take on Girona in the Champions League tonight without David Raya, who misses out in a huge injury concern before clashes with Manchester City and Newcastle. It is the Gunners’ final game of the new-look league phase,