Overview
- Arsenal hold a four-point Premier League lead after a 4-1 win over Aston Villa and Manchester City’s 0-0 draw at Sunderland, with Bournemouth next up for a side winless in 10 league games.
- Declan Rice remains a doubt with knee swelling, while Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have recently returned to bolster selection options.
- Arteta says the club will actively explore January signings and is “open to every option” as the window opens.
- January league fixtures highlighted as a key run feature Bournemouth away, Liverpool at home, Nottingham Forest away, Manchester United at home and Leeds away.
- Set-piece prowess and open-play output both stand out from 2025, with 17 Premier League goals from corners and an estimated 81 of 114 total goals coming from open play.