Arteta wants to add a No 6 to his team as he looks to challenge the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City for titles

Arsenal are monitoring Martin Zubimendi’s situation, in the belief they can prove the Real Sociedad player’s most viable destination in the summer. Mikel Arteta wants to add a No 6 to his team, to ensure they have maximum tactical options in 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

Martin Odegaard made his first Arsenal start since August during Sunday's draw at Chelsea and has since decided to pull out of playing for Norway during the international break

Mikel Arteta has suggested that Arsenal’s recent injury situation has been a nightmare, after Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka became the latest players to suffer knocks.NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND:

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.

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions. SiHawkes asked: Ignoring the Community Shield, Mikel Arteta has won one trophy in 17 attempts since he's been manager at Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta's side have endured a tough few weeks, with the Gunners winning just two of their seven games played since returning from the October international break. Defeats to Bournemouth and Newcastle United in the Premier League have not helped hopes of winning a first league title in 20 years,