In a bid to give the Gunners the best chance of success against a West Ham United team that had won on their previous two visits to the Emirates, Arteta utilised a pair of standout creators in midfield, with captain Martin Ødegaard starting alongside Eberechi Eze.

However, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Sir Kenny Dalglish had won at least five major trophies by that point, while Arteta's solitary silverware of real significance remains the 2020 FA Cup.

Mikel Arteta has offered his firm backing to summer signing Viktor Gyökeres, insisting it is only a matter of time before the striker’s performances are rewarded with goals.

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres will be eager to break his eight-game goal drought for both club and country on Saturday.

It was confirmed by the club that Ødegaard had damaged the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his knee.

Champions League holders Arsenal claimed their first win of this season's league phase as second-half goals from Beth Mead and Alessia Russo decided a close contest against Benfica in Lisbon.

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers has provided a double injury update on Emily Fox and Manu Zinsberger following the Champions League victory against Benfica.