The latest Arsenal news as the Gunners were pegged back from 2-0 up by Aston Villa in Saturday evening's 2-2 draw as the gap to Liverpool increased.

The result leaves the Gunners six points adrift of top spot, although the deficit appeared to have been slashed when Merino's strike deflected in at the death.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged the Gunners hierarchy to back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer window after their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

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Gary Lineker admitted he had ‘no doubt’ about Kavanagh’s decision, an opinion echoed by fellow pundit Danny Murphy. “No doubt about the handball was there?” Lineker said.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has suggested his side were lucky to see Arsenal have a late goal ruled out in their 2-2 draw on Saturday.

Mikel Merino's late strike was ruled out after the ball struck Kai Havertz's arm with the Premier league offering a statement that led to the goal being disallowed.

Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli has backed teammate, Myles Lewis-Skelly to become one of the best players in the world. Martinelli said Mikel Arteta’s side love and trust the 18-year-old left-back,

Mikel Arteta admitted 'something is missing' in his Arsenal team as they blew a two-goal lead to draw against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

Arsenal did the hard work against Aston Villa but then just collapsed. One 'liability' must go and it feels increasingly likely that Mikel Arteta might too.

Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz is a “joy to work with” and hailed his mentality following a tough last week for the forward.The forward was criticised following his performance in the FA Cup exit