Arsenal host Tottenham in a must-win north London derby at The Emirates, but Mikel Arteta is now without the services of Gabriel Jesus following his serious knee injury

Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of “adapting” in a “difficult” January window after Arsenal lost Gabriel Jesus to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week. The 27-year-old Brazil forward suffered the injury to his left knee in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United,

Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesus has injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The Gunners star sustained the blow during their FA Cup third round defeat to Manchester

While Ferguson's injury record and scoring return this season is not ideal, he could help solve the glaring issue of a new No.9 in the Arsenal squad. Ferguson scored 10 goals in 25 appearances during his breakthrough 2022/23 season but has since not hit those heights, having netted once in 14 matches this campaign.

If Arteta risks Havertz and the German gets injured, it would make the decision the worst of the season by a country mile. That cannot happen. Arsenal’s season will be over on all fronts if they lose Havertz. READ MORE: The big Kai Havertz stat which proves he is an unfair scapegoat at Arsenal

The latest Arsenal transfer news with the proposed arrival of Aston Villa's Jhon Duran, potentially, helping Mikel Arteta unleash Kai Havertz.

It would be a switch that could create ripples in the Arsenal side, with some winners and losers coming from a deal. It may be a bizarre notion that competition in the forward areas would help Arsenal’s striker, but Kai Havertz could truly benefit from Jhon Duran joining the club.

Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title continues to be tested by an ever-growing injury list. As Mikel Arteta’s side battles to keep pace with Liverpool, the Gunners are navigating a series of setbacks that could significantly impact their campaign.

Arsenal are linked with a January transfer window deal to land the Brighton ace, while the Chelsea man is currently loaned at the Emirates.

According to reports, Arsenal have been 'picked over Manchester United and Chelsea' as they have 'good news' regarding their pursuit of a new striker.

Mikel Arteta has stressed the need for Arsenal to bring in fresh faces – insisting he needs ‘help’ in the club’s Premier League title pursuit. The Gunners are in dire need