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ARSENAL continued their recent revival with another Premier League win, this time over Southampton at St Mary's.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn is backing his former club to challenge for a Champions League spot. Arsenal were in such poor form for a long period of games, and suddenly, they've won five and drawn once. " "Arsenal have given themselves an uphill battle with the early losses in this campaign, but it might not be beyond them to get a Champions League place, particularly this season. MARC MY WORDS Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schafer has claimed it is flattering that Arsenal target Wout Weghorst is being linked with a move away from the club.

The Gunners are said to be one of a number of clubs that have enquired about the Dutch international in the past year. Only five months after completing a permanent deal for Sanchez from Manchester United, it appears his days at the San Siro are numbered. Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that 'Inter and Roma are considering a possible swap deal between Alexis Sanchez and Edin Dzeko'. HOW ABOUT MAT Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Mat Ryan following his loan move from Brighton.

The Australian goalkeeper is yet to feature for the Gunners, but Arteta has been impressed by his attitude in training. "We have got so many kids coming through, don’t buy these players! "You spot areas of the squad that are weak. Mikel Arteta is still in the dark about Arsenal’s Europa League clash with Portugal following the UK’s ban on travel to Portugal. Now they are in talks with UEFA and Benfica about playing the game at a neutral venue in a country which will not require players going into quarantine.

But Arteta does not even know if the tie will be played over one or two legs. "Arsenal will not put any pressure on Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to rush back to duty in time to face Manchester United on Sunday. " The striker has missed the last two matches for 'personal reasons' which Aubameyang revealed was to see to his mother who has been seriously ill. The Gunners captain, 31, says she is thankfully on the mend but Arsenal are relaxed about whether he will be available or not for the big clash with United on Sunday.

SunSport understands that the view of boss Mikel Arteta and the club is that health is more important than missing one game, especially after the events of the past year. The versatile Gunners man is said to be looking for game time to secure his place in England's Euro 2021 squad this summer. Gareth Southgate has made it clear he will only pick players playing regularly for their club sides. And with Maitland-Niles' opportunities being limited under Mikel Arteta, he is keen on a temporary move away, according to the Mirror.

The 23-year-old has been a regular fixture for England in recent months and greatly values his Three Lions career.

Reiss Nelson could quit Arsenal to get more game time on loan after missing out on Mikel Arteta's last two matchday squads. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta challenged Ainsley Maitland-Niles to force his way into the the starting line-up. Maitland-Niles has struggled for game time - playing just 102 minutes in Arsenal's last SEVEN Prem games.

Mikel Arteta was always destined to be a manager because he was 'obsessed' with the game, according to his old Everton team-mate Leon Osman. Mikel Arteta revealed he first was impressed by new signing Martin Odegaard when watching him turn out on loan for the Spanish boss' hometown side Real Sociedad. Arteta put in the call to ensure Odegaard would come to the Emirates rather than return to the Basque region on loan from Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta revealed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could still feature against Manchester United as 'things are looking better'.

Monaco are poised to rescue Arsenal's on loan midfielder Lucas Torreira from the wilderness at Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan went the other way on the day Thomas Partey arrived at the Emirates in October. The Gunners are unhappy with the situation and are looking at other options for the rest of the season. AS reports Monaco are in the best position to broke a deal for the rest of the year before Monday's transfer deadline.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams warned boss Mikel Arteta he risks burning out Bukayo Saka. The 19-year-old England international has been a shinning light for the Gunners across a mixed season, bagging five goals and two assists. He has played 1,506 Premier League minutes out of Arsenal's 1,800 so far in the Prem.

What Arsenal fan wouldn’t love a player like that. " "I think Arteta’s going, ‘just go and play’, but you have to watch that, you really do. "Martin Odegaard's fellow Norwegian Erling Haaland is pleased to see his pal at a 'big club' but warned he will need regular game time to deliver the goods. " Arsenal are a big club in England.

We know how good Odegaard can be.

" So I think it’s a good match." In other news, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has lifted the lid on the reason why he has missed the club's last two matches. "My mother is going through some health issues and I had to be there for her." Meanwhile, Monaco reportedly remain keen to sign Lucas Torreira – on loan at Atletico Madrid – from Arsenal. According to AS, the Ligue 1 side are in talks to bring the Uruguay midfielder on loan until the end of the season. And finally, Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs interested in Hibernian left-back Josh Doig.

Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a back-up for Kieran Tierney, and are said to be keeping tabs on the 18-year-old defender. EURO BARRED Arsenal will have to play their Europa League ties with Benfica on neutral territory or see their entire squad locked away in quarantine for ten days. The Gunners are due to fly to Lisbon for their last-32 clash, with the return leg at the Emirates the following week. " "He has only made two La Liga starts for Atletico and the worry for Arsenal is that if that continues through the rest of his loan spell then it can only do one thing to Torreira’s value.

Arsenal will want to see him play as much regular football as they can to maintain his value. " "But it’s not as simple as Arsenal saying ‘let’s cut short the loan’. Atletico hold the cards with this one, they have a season-long loan for Lucas Torreira. JOSH-ING AROUND Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs interested in Hibernian left-back Josh Doig.

Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a back-up for Kieran Tierney, and are said to be keen on the 18-year-old defender. According to Sky Sports, the Gunners are monitoring the progress of the Scotland youth international. However Arsenal are said to be in competition with Celtic and Chelsea for Doig's signature.