Arsenal have opened talks with William Saliba over a new contract as they look to fend off interest from Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s rise back into title contention has received some praise in recent years, but former defender Gael Clichy has voiced concerns that Mikel Arteta’s tactics show a “lack of ambition”. After three straight runner-up finishes, Clichy believes the Gunners are focusing more on avoiding defeat than pushing for victory, particularly in big away matches.

Mikel Arteta insists that Arsenal did try to win at Liverpool despite seeing the Gunners fire in only one shot on target at Anfield.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has slammed Arsenal for their "ugly brand of football" while admitting that he badly wanted Liverpool to beat the Gunners in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Reds eventually edged a very tentative contest at Anfield thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's outstanding free-kick in the 83rd minute.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that William Saliba picked up an injury during the warm-up before Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Frenchman was forced off in the fifth minute after he went down following a challenge with Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool went on to win the game 1-0 courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning late free-kick.