Arsenal have a Champions League clash against Slavia Prague to contend with after their strong run of form in all competitions – but they’ll be without Viktor Gyokeres on their trip to Czechia after he failed to make the training group.

The Gunners’ record for consecutive clean sheets in all competitions is eight. The feat was first accomplished between April and October in 1903, but that record could be equalled if Arsenal blank Slavia Prague on Tuesday in the Champions League.

Viktor Gyokeres was not involved in Arsenal’s training session in front of the cameras ahead of the trip to Slavia Prague. The striker scored in the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday before having to be replaced at half-time because of an injury concern.

When Arsenal signed Declan Rice for £100m in the summer of 2023, it sent shockwaves through the game, but it may have actually been a worthy investment after all. The former West Ham captain was always highly-rated, but even still, the nine-figure sum was seen as a hefty price by some.

The scheduling of the game means both sides will have only one day's rest following Premier League action on December 21.

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has disagreed with Gary Lineker over the former Barcelona striker's comment that Arsenal’s Viktor

Sunderland battled back from a poor start against Everton to take a point, thanks to a second-half goal from Granit Xhaka. Le Bris underlined the importance of his captain after the game, and was even asked if he felt he might be the best midfielder in the Premier League.

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace will take place just two days before Christmas. The last eight tie has been scheduled for a week after the rest of the

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been training with Arsenal on Monday. The former Gunners midfielder was a surprise inclusion at the club's training ground at London Colney. Oxlade-Chamberlain is a free agent after his stint in Turkey with Beskitas came to an end with a mutual termination of his contract.

Arsenal’s excellent form throughout October has earned recognition at Premier League level, with both Mikel Arteta and Jurrien Timber shortlisted for end-of-month October honours. Arteta and Timber’s nominations reflect an outstanding period for the Gunners,