After a mixed first few seasons at Arsenal, Xhaka evolved into a fan favourite under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, becoming a crucial part of the midfield in a side that went from potential mid-table dwellers to European spot, and later title, challengers.

Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.

Opta's supercomputer predicts Premier League outcomes after Arsenal's 4-1 triumph over Aston Villa, with City dropping points, narrowing title contenders to 4 teams.

Goals by Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Zubimendi early in the second half gave Arsenal control of a game that had looked fraught with danger.

Sunderland are the side most affected by the Africa Cup of Nations with a whopping six players unavailable to them for City’s visit. Habib Diarra, Reinildo, Arthur Masuaku, Noah Sadiki, Chemsdine Talbi and Bertrand Traoré are all missing for the Black Cats.

The January transfer window has opened and the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are considering their next moves whilst Manchester City are set to sign Antoine Semenyo in the first ma

According to a report by CaughtOffside, Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing Bazoumana Touré.A summer transfer would be far more realistic, as TSG Hoffenheim are

Tottenham have taken the lead over Manchester United and Arsenal in the Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to reports.