Mikel Arteta has said “the most beautiful period of the season” is ahead of his side, though there will need to be an improvement in results and performances in the next 12 days in order to get over the line. Arsenal have been boosted by the returns of Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard, while Gabriel has shaken off a knock to feature but Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber remain sidelined.
