Arteta told the transfers he should make as Havertz slammed
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be anxiously waiting for his Gunners stars to return from international duty unscathed as his side aim to mount a title charge.
The north Londoners came into the second break of the season a point off top spot, with reigning champions Manchester City leading the charge. Arsenal currently sit third, level on points with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool having scored just one goal less than the Reds.
As usual, the Gunners have a number of their current crop away representing their countries, including the 'injured' Gabriel Jesus, who has been called up to the Brazil squad regardless of what Arsenal feel about his level of fitness. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsdale were all selected for the latest Three Lions squad.
With that in mind, here are some of the main headlines emerging out of the Emirates on Saturday, November 18.
Though Arsenal forked out more than £200million in the summer on the likes of Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, as well as a loan for David Raya, they are expected to make further additions at the turn of the calendar year.
That is largely down to the injury headaches Arteta has had to deal with so far this term. Ex-Ajax man Timber sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury on the opening day of the season back in August and is not expected to be seen again until late January at the earliest.
The talent of Brazil ace Jesus is undeniable, but since joining the Gunners at the start of last season, the former Manchester City man has spent far too much time on the treatment table for Arsenal fans' liking. It is a similar situation for Thomas Partey, who may have also played his last game of 2023 due to a muscle injury.
In turn, Arteta feels he may need to prowl the market
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