Earlier in the day, Arsenal poured water over Real Madrid’s hopes of signing William Saliba by extending his contract.The Frenchman has indeed signed a new deal with the Gunners that will keep him

Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyökeres to thrive at Arsenal by insisting the "ceiling" to what he can achieve is "very, very far" from his current performance level.

Arsenal were in trouble as they trailed Newcastle with six minutes to go - but they are becoming a side who refuse to fold, and it gives them optimism for the challenges ahead, writes Ciaran Kelly.

Arsenal are preparing a blockbuster new contract for Bukayo Saka that will make the England international one of the top earners at the North London club. Saka has entered the final two years of his existing deal with the Gunners and the club now want their star player to put pen to paper on a new deal and commit his future to them on a long-term basis.

Newcastle predicted lineup vs. Arsenal (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.

Centre back William Saliba has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following media reports that Real Madrid had shown interest in the Frenchman.

Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.

Arsenal are back in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday night, when they host Olympiacos at the Emirates stadium. Fresh off their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, Mikel Arteta's side will be aiming to build momentum.