Arsenal must beware the perils of anti-football after succumbing to Man United magic - Arteta has grown reliant on set plays this season, but thanks to two instances of United individual brilliance, A

Arsenal have been excellent this season but it is fair to say that, despite their strong position in the Premier League and the Champions League, their attack has not really fired this term. Forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres are the joint-top goalscorers in all competitions with nine each.

Arsenal’s summer transfer planning is already gathering pace, with fresh speculation emerging around a potential marquee addition to Mikel Arteta’s attack. The Gunners are believed to be exploring elite-level options as they look to close the gap at the very top of European football.

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Newly installed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has rejected the notion that Arsenal was “taking the game back in time” by focusing heavily on set plays under Mikel Arteta.

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Newcastle hosts Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday. The home side has been resurgent in the league of late, wining three straight before suffering a disappointing 0-0 draw against last-place Wolves last weekend.

Aston Villa also know they must overcome Newcastle United to keep in touch, having surprisingly dropped points last time out against Everton. There’s also the small matter of a London derby between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on Sunday afternoon,