Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League and within four points of leaders Liverpool with victory over Tottenham in midweek.

Liverpool and Arsenal currently occupy the top two places in the Premier League standings but Mikel Arteta is expecting more clubs to be involved in the title race

Mikel Arteta was delighted with his side's performance as Arsenal beat rivals Tottenham 2-1 in the North London derby thanks to a Dominic Solanke own goal and a Leandro Trossard strike

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Bukayo Saka, who was pictured while steadying himself on crutches, is not due back in action until March after suffering a hamstring injury and the absence of the Arsenal talisman remains keenly felt

Mikel Arteta insists it is not a two-horse race between Arsenal and Liverpool in the battle for the Premier League title.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has to contend with several injuries within his squad ahead of Saturday's game against Aston Villa

Losing to Aston Villa twice played a major role in Arsenal falling short in last season's Premier League title race, and manager Mikel Arteta does not want to take Unai Emery's side for granted despite a win at Villa Park in August.

Mikel Arteta says the “necessity” for Arsenal to add to their squad has ramped up after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. Saka tore his hamstring in December and will be out of action until at least March, while Jesus is set for a long spell on the sidelines after injuring his knee earlier this month.

Arsenal didn't let an early concession deter their derby hopes, and Mikel Arteta will likely be happy with his Gunners after a 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

There is never a good time to lose a north London derby but for both Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou a defeat on Wednesday would only serve to further rile fanbases whose murmurs of discontent have grown more audible.

The Gunners head into the game following a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Read more at straitstimes.com.