Here is your Arsenal morning digest on Friday, December 31.
Arsenal dealt blow ahead of Manchester City clash
Arsenal will be without more of their coaching staff on Saturday when they host Manchester City in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta had recently tested positive for Covid-19 and now the Daily Telegraph reports that a number of other staff members have joined the Spaniard in testing positive for the virus.
That will leave the Gunners with what is being described as “skeleton” staff left for the clash, yet another setback for the side facing the English champions on New Year's Day.
Jurgen Klopp on Bukayo Saka
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka in a rebuild of their current frontline.
Jurgen Klopp has before gone on the record to describe the England international as “exciting”, with reports suggesting he could be part of a new look Reds strike force.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have said final Arsenal goodbyes
Arsenal will be without striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Saturday for their clash with Manchester City.
The 32-year-old hasn’t featured for the Gunners since he was stripped of the captaincy and won’t feature yet again on Saturday, but this time due to him meeting up with the Gabon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
football.london understands that the Gabon international is considering his options ahead of the January transfer window, having attracted interest from clubs in France, Spain and Italy.
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