Arteta values players who can contribute in all areas of the pitch to maintain flexibility in all areas, something Saka does exceptionally well. There’s a reason why Saka is one of the first names on Arteta’s teamsheets, and Lineker noticed it against Fulham, as the England international ticked every box for his manager.

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Odegaard's injury has placed additional pressure on Rice, but the midfielder seems to be rising to the challenge. Among those impressed by Rice's consistent brilliance is club legend Patrick Vieira, who has described the England player as a "complete midfielder."

Gyökeres’s sheer presence as a fixed central striker is a new quality for Arsenal, who spent large swathes of last season with the unorthodox Havertz and natural midfielder Mikel Merino upfront. Defenders routinely grapple with Gyökeres, which may take him out of action but also, as Arteta pointed out, creates space for his teammates to exploit.

The Gunners' manager conceded that fending off a possible approach from Real Madrid was a major part of the consideration

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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal secured a nervy 1-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage to remain top of the Premier League but were hugely frustrated by a VAR decision