Mikel Arteta has said he doesn't take Erling Haaland's "stay humble" jibe personally and insisted he retains a positive relationship with Pep Guardiola.

Arsenal want to sign a striker before the transfer window shuts and have had an approach turned down for Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins. The club are also long-term admirers of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko, but neither player will move before the deadline.

Mikel Arteta says he has moved on from Erling Haaland dispute - Haaland launched a ball at Gabriel’s head before telling Arteta to “stay humble” after the last match between Arsenal and Man City.

Ben White and David Raya are two Arsenal stars whose availability for the crucial match against Manchester City this weekend remains uncertain. Mikel Arteta has provided an update on their fitness as the Gunners prepare for a potentially decisive game in their title race.

Mikel Arteta reveals David Raya injury update as Arsenal face anxious wait for Man City clash - Gunners sweating on availability of first-choice goalkeeper as new Ben White update also given

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has refused to comment on the club’s interest in Ollie Watkins but says the Gunners’ intentions in the closing days of the transfer market are clear as they chase a striker.

Manager Mikel Arteta's confirms that Arsenal are still looking to bring in a striker before the transfer window closes. It comes after he spoke to the press to preview his side's Premier League match against Manchester City.

The best of enemies or friends? Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta talk up 'exceptional' bond ahead of latest clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's speaks to the press to preview his side's Premier League match against Manchester City.

The escalating rivalry between the sides follows September's match, when John Stones ' 97th-minute strike earned City a 2-2 draw. Tempers frayed at the final whistle.

Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.