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Mikel Arteta has laid down the gauntlet to teenage sensation Max Dowman as Arsenal prepare for their Carabao Cup third-round tie against Ipswich Town. The Gunners boss insists that while the youngster's talent is undeniable, he must fight for his place in a squad currently competing on multiple fronts.

The England international looks set to swap adidas for a new boot supplier - but what could have motivated this shock parting of ways?

Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is looking to his former club Arsenal for inspiration as he continues to transform Como into a competitive force in Serie A. Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Parma on Monday evening, the Spanish coach highlighted how the Gunners' tactical evolution has provided a blueprint for his own ambitions in Italy.

Former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has secured an unexpected return to football by joining the board of directors at Bulgarian champions Levski Sofia. Edu takes on this new challenge shortly after his contract was terminated by Nottingham Forest, where he endured a highly difficult stint overseeing their global football operations across a vast multi-club network.