Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal's senior players wanted to kick the prodigious Max Dowman after being nutmegged by him in training. The Gunners' head coach has also issued a more negative update regarding Kai Havertz's spell on the sidelines.

Tyreece John-Jules has been training with the Arsenal u21s this week as he searches for a new club, having been released by Crawley Town this summer.Photo via John-Jules on InstagramJeorge Bird

Gabriel Jesus has only just returned to Arsenal training after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury but the striker is being lined up for an emotional transfer

Newcastle United have received a timely fitness boost ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Arsenal this weekend. The Magpies are preparing for what promises to be a difficult contest and will be eager to secure all three points, though they are well aware of the challenge that awaits them.

Viktor Gyokeres is expected to lead the line after being rested in midweek, although Arteta has decisions to make out wide. Eberechi Eze, who netted his first Arsenal goal on Wednesday, is pushing for a start, but Gabriel Martinelli’s pace remains an attractive option against Newcastle’s full-backs.

Arsenal splashed the cash on striker Viktor Gyokeres and despite having a slow start to life at the Emirates, one of his teammates has been giving him a glowing reference

Arsenal duo Noni Madueke and Piero Hincapie were notable absentees from training ahead of their Champions League match against Olympiacos.

William Saliba is already back in Arsenal training following his ankle injury and is in contention to play against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The France international picked up the injury in the warm-up before kick-off ahead of the game against Liverpool prior to the international break.

Mikel Arteta plans an unconventional way to improve his dialogue with Arsenal players, seeking to invite a team of fighter pilots from the Royal Air Force (RAF). The explanation for the idea came at an event attended by the Gunners' manager. At the time, Arteta was asked by former player Luke Darcy how far his curiosity as a leader can take him.