Gyokeres has been remarkably durable in his career, missing just one game in each of the previous two seasons at Sporting Lisbon and playing 51 of 52 league games for Coventry City the two years prior to that.

A Mikel Merino brace came after Bukayo Saka scored from the spot to ensure the Gunners could add another three points to their tally. It was a match that brought about four changes from Mikel Arteta, with several other switches made throughout the game.

Mikel Arteta must bring down the intensity of his training sessions, or risk injuries derailing Arsenal’s title chances. That’s the view of former Gunners star Perry Groves, who has voiced

Arsenal are seven points clear of the field in the Premier League title race (for the time being) after beating Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor, thanks to two more headed goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given an update on his squad’s fitness ahead of their Champions League clash with Slavia Prague. The Gunners are looking to make it four wins on the bounce in Europe and ten consecutive victories in all competitions when travelling to the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.

Mikel Arteta believes Declan Rice is becoming a “total player” - and it is hard to argue with the Arsenal boss. Rice ran the show on Saturday as Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino's versatility is a joy" for Arsenal after he netted twice to help beat Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League.

What should be a routine away day in Europe for Mikel Arteta's men might be made trickier by a rash of attacking absences