Mikel Arteta has provided a team news update ahead of Arsenal's clash with Sheffield United and the boss had positive news on three key players.

Arsenal have made an approach to sign Dries Mertens on a free transfer when his contract expires with Napoli at the end of the season.

Arsenal are hoping to bring in two new players on loan this month with Mikel Arteta eyeing a shock swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones

President Mario Celso Petraglia has confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes but may wait until the summer to submit an offer.

Arsenal will be looking to get back to winning ways when they entertain Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Lucas Torreira suffered a muscle injury during Arsenal's frustrating 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace this afternoon.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was sent off as Arsenal blew a one-goal lead to draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this afternoon.

Arsenal take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and we desperately need to come away with all three points. These are the line-ups:

Arsenal take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime. Here is our match preview with team news and prediction

Arsenal take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime. Here is the line-up I'd like Mikel Arteta to select...