Mikel Arteta has laid down a fresh challenge to his Arsenal squad, revealing a secret internal target to transform the reigning champions into the Premier League's ultimate entertainers. Despite a perfect start to their title defence,

At Tottenham, Richarlison is expected to stay after his proposed move to Vasco da Gama collapsed over personal terms. Lucas Bergvall has also signed a new contract after reconsidering his future at Spurs. Clubs are already planning ahead for January, with further transfer developments, rumours and negotiations expected in the coming months.

Arsenal travel to the Stadium of Light on Saturday night with a perfect Premier League record to protect, but Mikel Arteta must again manage a defensive problem. William Saliba remains out with a back injury, while Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera face late fitness checks.

Gabriel insists Arsenal are not satisfied with winning the Premier League last season, and they have their sights set on several more trophies as a team, with many people tipping them to dominate both domestic and European football.

The idea of 'doubling up' - putting both wide players on the same side during phases of play - has been evident in some of Arsenal's play

An ex-Arsenal midfielder has slammed his former boss as a 'dictator' with a 'smarmy attitude' and revealed that even his own son reportedly couldn't stand him

Having Martin Ødegaard at his best could be the key to Arsenal winning the Champions League, transfer window misses notwithstanding.

Arteta's team have become one that neutrals love to hate. As the win over Sunderland showed, no-one can accuse them of a soft underbelly now