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Mikel Arteta is managing a delicate selection situation in defence after Ben White suffered a groin issue during Arsenal's victory at Sunderland. With Jurrien Timber also recovering from his own fitness problems, keeping the Gunners' elite right-backs healthy is proving a major challenge.

Arsenal are ready to step up their pursuit of Bournemouth sensation Eli Junior Kroupi as Mikel Arteta looks to finalise his attacking jigsaw. The Gunners have identified the young forward as a primary target to lead their line, with internal sources suggesting the North London club's interest is now very real ahead of a potential January move.

Michael Owen has told GOAL that “stars need to align” in order for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice to achieve what Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could not. Two iconic midfielders from England’s not too distant past never savoured Ballon d’Or glory. Could a couple of Three Lions superstars in the present eventually go on to land the prestigious Golden Ball?

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