David Raya was absent for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona on Wednesday night with Mikel Arteta confirming that the goalkeeper is currently injured

Arsenal are in need of a trophy this season to fully convince any doubters that the Mikel Arteta project is going in the right direction. That's not to say the Spaniard should be sacked or that radical change at the Emirates Stadium is needed.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side currently trails Liverpool by six points in the Premier League title race but the Spaniard said that history suggests the Reds could slip up in the run-in

Arsenal are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, but not all hope is lost in the title race for Mikel Arteta’s men. The Merseysiders have demonstrated signs of vulnerability in recent weeks, while the Gunners can only improve as their squad returns to full fitness.

Mikel Arteta insists he has no concerns about the prospect of Netro deputising for David Raya when Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday. The experienced former Barcelona and Valencia goalkeeper belatedly made his debut for the Gunners last night in a 2-1 win over Girona.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said his side could handle any opposition after progressing directly to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona on Wednesday."I'm really impressed, making his debut as a Champions League starter today and scoring the goal that he scored,