Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to join Dutch giants Ajax on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The Japan international is scheduled to undergo a medical on Tuesday. BBC Sport revealed in July that Tomiyasu and Arsenal had reached a mutual agreement to terminate the versatile defender's contract a year early, making him a free agent.
"[The mood in the dressing room] is relief but with a very clear understanding that the margins should have been bigger," Arteta told reporters. "After not being precise enough in the first half with the amount of situations that we generated inside the opposition box and we didn't pick the right colour of shirt, we had to improve in the second half.
Katie McCabe and Olivia Smith scored stunning goals as Arsenal overcame Everton 3-1 in Saturday's Women's Super League match. Three of the four goals at Goodison Park were netted between the 11th and 15th minutes, before Smith struck in superb fashion late on to settle the contest. McCabe got things started with a sublime left-footed strike, but Everton - who shocked reigning champions Chelsea last time out - responded via a fine strike from Honoka Hayashi.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to make several changes with Arsenal in a strong position and the weekend clash with Wolves in mind. Viktor Gyokeres is likely to start, as is Christian Norgaard. Gabriel, Kai Havertz and Cristhian Mosquera are all unavailable. Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard and William Saliba did not train with the rest of the squad this morning and are unlikely to play.
I think in the end you need to use it as a motivation and in the end as a strength, because it happened and we need to accept it and we need to get better. At the same time, within the season, I think these moments happen, set-backs, and you just have to step up after that.
Honestly, with the work he's doing, can you imagine if he wins something at the end of the season? I'd probably say, okay, that's okay. In my case, after almost seven years, I have achieved it with Arsenal. I think it's time to look for something else'. I would understand. Well, look, Barcelona is one of the best clubs in the world. I will return to Spain and the lifestyle is good for my family'.
The WSL is back! After the final international break of the calendar year, the WSL returns with a bang as Arsenal play host to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will be hoping to close the gap on their title rivals this afternoon with a much-needed win. Meanwhile, Liverpool are seeking their first league victory of the campaign. Renee Slegers will be boosted by the return of both Leah Williamson and captain Kim Little.
That's a tough one. I personally would start Saka. As much as Madueke has done really well, he's been out for a while (with a knee injury) so you don't want to put too much on him straight away. Arteta has been good this season at rotation and managing the squad. I know there's been a few injuries so he'd had to as well. I just think putting Saka back in will be the best choice for this game.
We train this afternoon and he didn't train yesterday. It's very important for him how these passing hours if he is feeling better. Until the last moment I don't know if he is going to be available or not for tomorrow.
Arsenal are interested in signing the highly rated Spanish midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. The 20-year-old midfielder has done quite well for Elche, and his performances have attracted the attention of the North London club, as per Fichajes. Arsenal are looking to add more creativity and control in the middle of the park, and they believe that Rodrigo could develop into an important player for them.
