Arsenal target midfielder to solve Mikel Arteta’s tactical dilemma - Arsenal are interested in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi in a bid to balance the midfield

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. The Gunners’ season so far has undoubtedly been damaged by the persistent absence of key players,