FIFA rules state players cannot sign a pro contract until they turn 17, meaning Arsenal face an anxious wait to tie down 15-year-old Max Dowman.

Arteta Awaits Clarity on Saliba, Rice and Odegaard Fitness ConcernsArsenal may have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace,

Arsenal have been dealt with a fresh injury blow with star players William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli ruled out of action for their upcoming game with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup. The duo,

Midfielder Martin Ødegaard is facing several weeks more on the sidelines with a knee injury, while winger Noni Madueke joins strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as long-term absentees, and Arteta is not expecting to see any of the group back in action soon.

Don't look now, but Arsenal are passing each test with precision and now lead the Premier League by four points, while sitting six points ahead of Man City

Bukayo Saka came off midway through the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze's first half strike proved to be the difference at the Emirates as the summer signing scored his first goal since his summer arrival from the Eagles.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's victory over Crystal Palace: "A massive win. We knew the difficulty of it. Big credit to Crystal Palace for the way they set up. They made it really difficult for us. We found a way to score against a team really well organised.

Mikel Arteta has vowed his Arsenal defence is about to get even stronger as he begins to integrate Piero Hincapie into his starting XI. The Ecuador international has endured a frustrating start to his Gunners career following his move from Bayer Leverkusen during the closing stages of the summer transfer window.

Five-time Premier League champion Wayne Rooney claimed that there would likely be “a change of manager” at Arsenal if Mikel Arteta fails to win this year’s title.