The pre-season work seemed to have the desired effect and all three of the Gunners' opponents mentioned Arsenal's level of performance, while Arteta himself believes there has been a click.

Mikel Arteta gave a largely positive update on five of Arsenal’s six injured players on Thursday, with just over two weeks until the start of the new season.Photo via Arsenal.comAt the time of

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Crystal Palace have informed Arsenal that they would have to pay at least £35m in advance to sign Eberechi Eze, with the rest of the 27-year-old attacking midfielder's £67.5m fee due in instalments. (Guardian) Want more transfer news?

Arsenal are now pushing to sign Eberechi Eze as their next major addition this summer and the England international is reportedly hopeful that a move to the Emirates will materialise soon.

Spurs have looked much more dangerous on corner kicks, and they need to be if they are to excel in the Premier League

The celebrations were somewhat more muted than those seen in Bilbao ten weeks earlier, but Tottenham fans could once again enjoy the sight of Heung-min Son lifting a trophy above his head. If watching his side beat Arsenal to win the Herbalgy Trophy ultimately goes down as one of the most successful days of Thomas Frank ’s tenure then things will not have gone to plan,