Arsenal’s midweek European outing allowed Arteta to rest several of his key figures, and that decision now looks tailored to this demanding away day. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Gabriel are all in line to return to the starting XI, bringing with them energy, leadership and a degree of control that was missing during the recent winless stretch.

Such is the depth of Arsenal's squad that even when Bukayo Saka suffered a hip niggle in the warm-up before kickoff at Leeds United on Saturday, manager Mikel Arteta could simply insert another England international winger in his place.

Our under-21s face Leeds United at the LNER Stadium in a clash between two sides sitting just outside the PL2 playoff places

Arsenal have put themselves in a strong position, but the feeling persists they must play with more freedom to fend off those at their back

Josiah King has become the second youth player to have their new professional contract confirmed on Tuesday, with Arsenal officially announcing the deal.Photo via Arsenal Academy on InstagramArsenal

Manchester United stunned Arsenal and reopened the Premier League title race with a 3-2 comeback win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.