Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was in high spirits at full-time after his Arsenal side came from behind late on to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel proved the difference, with the Gunners boss crediting Newcastle United for how tough they made it for his side throughout the game. The Magpies led for over 50 minutes before ultimately finding themselves on the end of a late Gunners comeback, inspired by changes made by Arteta in the second period.

There was an amusing moment at the end of Michael Arteta's pre-match press conference on Tuesday when a reporter asked if the 15-year-old Max Dowman had been included in the Arsenal squad for the Carabao Cup clash with Port Vale the following evening. "Yes," Arteta immediately responded, before then quipping, "Well, it depends, I might put the handbrake on!"

Arsenal are reportedly in line for shows on Netflix or Apple TV, which could feature players and 'celebrity crossovers'. Gunners fans got a taste of a fly-on-the-wall documentary of how Mikel Arteta's side fared in the 2021-22 season, in which they were the youngest team in the Premier League. A few years on, more opportunities to pop up on the small screen could happen following a board reshuffle.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has urged Bukayo Saka to follow William Saliba's example by agreeing terms over a new contract in north London. The French defender has agreed to extend his stay at the club and, with Saka's contract expiring in 2027, Arteta wants to see the winger commit too.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to Billy Vigar after the Gunners academy product's tragic death at the age of 21. The former youth star was playing for Chichester City when he is reported to have collided with a concrete wall, sustaining a fatal brain injury in the process.