Pep Guardiola has denied that a rift has developed in his relationship with Mikel Arteta despite a number of bruising encounters between his Manchester City team and Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has said he doesn't take Erling Haaland's "stay humble" jibe personally and insisted he retains a positive relationship with Pep Guardiola.

Mikel Arteta was unable to confirm whether David Raya would be fit to play for Arsenal against Manchester City at the weekend. With a second player also confirmed to be missing for the match having not yet trained.

Haaland was fired up after the game against Arsenal in September. The Norwegian came to blows with Gabriel Magalhaes and even had an angry exchange with young Myles Lewis-Skelly, who didn’t back down either. The most famous moment came after the full-time whistle, when Haaland told Arteta to ‘stay humble’, which was absolutely unnecessary.

David Raya missed Arsenal’s game against Girona through injury, and Arteta has provided an update regarding his potential availability for the City encounter. Speaking in his press conference on Friday afternoon, the tactician revealed that the goalkeeper could feature in the game. “With David, we’re still uncertain,” he said.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to face the press at the Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has stopped one Arsenal star from leaving the club despite the fact that the Gunners and the player have agreed he can move on.It’s certainly a busy time for the North Londoners, with

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.

Mikel Arteta has called on all football fans to end their campaigns of hate after controversial referee Michael Oliver received death threats.Oliver received online abuse after sending off Arsenal

Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.

Arsenal have been told to get a deal for Ollie Watkins over the line by bidding £100m. Mikel Arteta’s side have already had one offer turned down for the England star.