Arsenal's second big test of their title credentials this season ended inconclusively with a late Gabriel Martinelli goal sparing them a damaging defeat at home to Manchester City, yet they also failed to make a telling statement in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted it would be "difficult" for his team in the title race. Arteta was speaking after their 1-1 draw with Manchester

Arsenal have escalated their pursuit of Ajax prodigy Jorthy Mokio, with Liverpool and several other leading Premier League clubs monitoring the 17-year-old closely. The North London side view the teenager as a priority target,

Sub Gabriel Martinelli raced through and chipped it over Gianluigi Donnarumma to level late (90+3'). The result leaves Arsenal second, three points clear of their title rivals and five off leaders Liverpool. Wednesday, September 24: Huddersfield (Away), Carabao Cup third round, 7.45pm UK, 2.45pm ET

Saka was recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in the home opener against Leeds United. After missing multiple games, the England international is on the bench with Noni Madueke still starting. Ben White also returned to the matchday squad after a disjointed start to the new campaign as he looks to get fully fit and challenge Jurrien Timber.

It was Manchester United who started brightly and visiting keeper Daphne van Domselaar made a fantastic double save to deny The Red Devils from gaining the lead. The Dutch keeper made an initial save, but spilt the ball at the feet of Melvine Malard. Van Domselaar was then forced into another save, this time from Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.

Chelsea moved top of the Women's Super League with nine points from three games after edging Leicester City 1-0 on Sunday, before Manchester United and Arsenal played out a goalless draw at Leigh Sports Village.

Arsenal face another Premier League title rival this weekend, and Mikel Arteta has been told the right approach against Man City