Remarkably, it’s Sunderland versus Arsenal on the weekend, but also first against fourth, and Gary Neville has just made a shock prediction. Mikel Arteta will be desperately hoping his team can maintain their six-point gap at the top of the Premier League, but face a tough task at the Stadium of Light.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared he believes his side can be taken to another level once he makes a change to his starting XI in the Carabao Cup this week

Mikel Arteta has explained why Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is training with Arsenal. The former England international has become a surprise addition to the ranks in north London, with the 32-year-old being spotted working with the Gunners’ youth team.

Ahead of the clash, Mikel Arteta gave a number of updates during his presser. William Saliba has been injured and missed the Carabao Cup win over Brighton in midweek. The Spaniard gave an update on the centre-back on Friday. Arteta also commented on Gabriel Martinelli after he missed out against the Seagulls.

Mikel Arteta wants one of Arsenal's games to be moved after being handed a hectic schedule, with Arne Slot having previously expressed his concerns for Liverpool

Arsenal overcame Crystal Palace to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta was keen to stress how ‘early’ it was in the season and

Arsenal overcame Slavia Prague 3-0 on Tuesday to continue their perfect start to this season’s Champions League