Mikel Arteta is feeling ‘relaxed’ and ‘positive’ ahead of Arsenal’s must-win Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, according to Paul Merson. The Gunners have struggled to capitalise on their bright start to the new season and can ill-afford to lose more ground in the race for the title.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will be looking to exploit the weaknesses of Chelsea rather than focusing on the specific threat posed by Cole Palmer. Arteta takes his side to west London after suffering two away defeats in the space of four days - firstly at Newcastle United in the Premier League and then against Inter in the Champions League.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is uncertain whether defensive midfielder Declan Rice will feature in Sunday's Premier League London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. While Arteta did not disclose any details on the 25-year-old England international's injury,