In a recent report, Sky Sports claimed that Arsenal are eager to land Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are showing interest in recruiting the Spanish talent

The best way to build up to this Premier League clash is by heading to Arsenal.com for our preview show, Live from N5! The show promises to be a Christmas cracker with star guests and analysis ahead of the game in north London.

One of those games was the controversial fixture which saw Declan Rice sent off but across both games, Brighton generated more xG overall (3.28) than Arsenal did (3.02). With quite a few of his squad returning from injury, coupled with a full week's worth of rest in a busy December, Brighton ought to be the fresher side.

There were some historic Champions League performances and the team are top of the league at Christmas - but injuries again hit Arsenal

Kai Havertz’s season has been defined by interruption rather than rhythm. The German suffered a knee injury on the opening weekend, required surgery, then endured a setback in November that slowed his return further. Yet recent updates have been among the most encouraging Arsenal have received.

Mikel Arteta’s side are on the upward trajectory in the Premier League and there are some intriguing storylines swirling around the Arsenal transfer news this summer, including a settled one in the addition of Declan Rice from West Ham for a staggering fee.

Arsenal ’s last EFL Cup victory coincided with the inaugural Premier League campaign all the way back in 1992–93, one of only two triumphs in the competition for the north Londoners. Arteta can become just the second manager after George Graham to win this particular trophy for Arsenal.