Mikel Arteta's on-fire Arsenal side lead the Premier League by seven points but take on a buoyant Manchester United led by Michael Carrick this weekend

Jurrien Timber has been deputising at left-back in Calafiori and Hincapie's absence but their returns provide a boost for Arteta's side.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes continue to pile up, with Lucas Bergvall the sixth player to be ruled out of next month’s north London derby against Arsenal.Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesJust

Arsenal have reportedly begun exploring a sensational summer swoop for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, less than a year after breaking the bank for Viktor Gyokeres. Sporting director Andrea Berta is leveraging his deep connections at the Spanish club to gauge the possibility of bringing the Argentine World Cup winner back to the Premier League,

It has been a tentative return and Arsenal are clearly taking great care with a player who has effectively missed a year of football

Ange Postecoglou given Arsenal job months after Tottenham exit - Former Spurs manager has a new role after back-to-back sackings

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes title rivals Arsenal are 'the best team in the world' right now. City take on Wolves in thePremier League tomorrow, aiming to reduce a seven-point gap to Arsenal at the top of the table.

"A very complete performance" is how Mikel Arteta summed up his Arsenal side's victory at Inter this week. Mature, ambitious and controlled were three other adjectives he used when describing a display that earned a 3-1 success in the UEFA Champions League and maintained the only 100% record in this season's league phase.

Previewing the Arsenal vs. Manchester United Premier League match that kicks off Sunday, January 25. Get Premier League updates and news with on DAZN News

Manchester United head to Arsenal this weekend dreaming of one day recreating the treble haul of 1999. Instead, they face an opponent with a golden opportunity to match that historic achievement.