Arsenal: North London derby is the perfect time to address Mikel Arteta's biggest issue - Gunners boss is wary of the mood shifting if a tough week gets even worse

Jack Wilshere played a key role in forming Mikel Arteta's attitude to North London derbies, one which he has now passed to his players as they prepare to face Tottenham on Wednesday

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will do battle in a white-hot atmosphere as the rival clubs face off under the lights at Emirates Stadium.

Trailing 1-0 with that familiar feeling of being punished (or punishing themselves) in both penalty areas, Arsenal knew what was at stake. They could feel the jeopardy closing in,

There is never a good time to lose a north London derby but for both Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou a defeat on Wednesday would only serve to further rile fanbases whose murmurs of discontent have grown more audible.

The Gunners are still the only team with their unbeaten Premier League home record intact this season. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recalled his conversations with former midfield partner Jack Wilshere about the significance of the North London Derby.

DEPENDING on who you ask, Mikel Arteta is either a lunatic or a genius. Opposition fans are always ready to ridicule his barmy ideas for keeping his Arsenal players engaged and on the edge.

Mikel Arteta will hope to rejuvenate Arsenal's season at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday following their FA Cup elimination at the hands of Manchester United

Nwaneri’s return is timely given Arsenal are light on options in attack. The 17-year-old scored in back-to-back games before his injury, emerging as an option on the right flank in the absence of Bukayo Saka. “It was a big setback because he (Nwaneri) was getting some consistency and more minutes,” said Arteta.

Can Tottenham derail Arsenal's bid for the Premier League title? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the North London Derby.

It is "very important" for Bukayo Saka to go on holiday in the not-so-distant future, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has urged the England international to take a break. Saka has been ruled out until March after tearing his hamstring in a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on December 21.