Fans will be desperate for him to convert all Arsenal's dominance in possession into goals and points. Coupled with the arrival of Martin Zubimendi, who has shone throughout pre-season, this Arsenal side does look more prepared than before to deal with low blocks and to unpick deep-lying defences.

Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal was expected to have noise both on and off the pitch. The 1958, a well-known supporters’ group, had been planning a march against the club’s ownership. The focus was set on minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. But the protest will not go ahead.

Jesus’s most recent update of his progress showed him back on the grass beneath the cryptic caption: “Only God and I Know...” Arteta is thrilled with the options at his disp