Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal could move 7 points clear at the top of the Premier League table if they beat Manchester United when the sides meet in North London on Sunday at 16:30 GMT.The visitors pose

A battle of behemoths provides the standout fixture of the Premier League weekend.

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Arsenal hold an interest in Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, who made his senior debut for the Spanish side this season. Well-placed sources have told BBC Sport the 19-year-old has been heavily scouted in recent months with a view to go for a future move for the central-back.

Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri joined Marseille on loan until the end of the season in January - after struggling for game-time under Mikel Arteta this campaign.

Arsenal have been left concerned over the long-term fitness of Kai Havertz after the striker sustained a setback in his recovery from a knee injury. The Germany international sustained the issue against Manchester United in August and has not started for the club since.

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MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to build on their derby dominance last weekend when heading to league leaders Arsenal on Sunday. To mark the all-Premier League showdown, our team of betting experts

Tottenham want to sign Liverpool's Andy Robertson, Cole Palmer has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Arsenal are pondering a swoop for Julian Alvarez

Jurrien Timber has been deputising at left-back in Calafiori and Hincapie's absence but their returns provide a boost for Arteta's side.