Arteta now has plenty of options at the back after the summer transfer window, with Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie arriving at the Emirates Stadium. The aforementioned duo are unlikely to be regular starters for the Gunners, with their defensive side of the game rarely being an issue in recent years.

Arsenal return to Premier League action at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime as they face Nottingham Forest in a game that will test the squad’s resilience amid several injury concerns. Mikel Arteta has seen his side start the campaign with intent,