Arsenal enter 2025 second in the Premier League and 11 games unbeaten, yet the mood in north London doesn't exactly paint the rosiest of pictures. Much of that has to do with Bukayo Saka's recent injury setback which will keep him sidelined for a couple of months at least.

As the clock ticked down on Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, David Raya received a backpass just outside his penalty area, dribbled back into the box, hovered over the ball and gathered it up, using up precious seconds.

Mikel Arteta remains confident in his Arsenal side adapting to life without injured talisman Bukayo Saka ahead of their New Year's Day trip to Brentford.