Arsenal are entering a festive run which will see them leave London just once until after New Year’s Day. A trip to Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League is the only time the Gunners play outside the capital with a League Cup quarter-final and a home European tie amongst seven league matches which are hoped to help revive the club’s title hopes.

Leandro Trossard is the latest Arsenal star to pick up an injury while on international duty this season with the Belgian's availability against Nottingham Forest placed in doubt

As the perception grows that Arsenal lack the clinical finisher needed to land a long-awaited league title, Arteta is reportedly eying a move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic. The 24-year-old has scored 50 goals in 117 games for the club, with his contract set to expire in 2026.

The latest issue for Arsenal on the injury front comes in the shape of Leandro Trossard, who was injured playing for Belgium in their defeat to Israel in UEFA Nations League action. The forward was substituted during the match with what appeared to be a contact injury, rather than a muscular problem.

The Arsenal manager is determined to squeeze every last drop of talent and effort from his players, but he still has a long way to go

Mikel Arteta said after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea that it has been a “nightmare eight weeks” for him and his Arsenal side due to continued problems with suspensions and injuries.

Raheem Sterling signed for Arsenal on loan during the summer transfer window, but the Chelsea forward has just made two starts in the Premier League so far.