Arsenal: North London derby is the perfect time to address Mikel Arteta's biggest issue - Gunners boss is wary of the mood shifting if a tough week gets even worse

Jack Wilshere played a key role in forming Mikel Arteta's attitude to North London derbies, one which he has now passed to his players as they prepare to face Tottenham on Wednesday

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will do battle in a white-hot atmosphere as the rival clubs face off under the lights at Emirates Stadium.

Trailing 1-0 with that familiar feeling of being punished (or punishing themselves) in both penalty areas, Arsenal knew what was at stake. They could feel the jeopardy closing in,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recalled his conversations with former midfield partner Jack Wilshere about the significance of the North London Derby.

The Gunners are still the only team with their unbeaten Premier League home record intact this season. Read more at straitstimes.com.

There is never a good time to lose a north London derby but for both Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou a defeat on Wednesday would only serve to further rile fanbases whose murmurs of discontent have grown more audible.

Mikel Arteta will hope to rejuvenate Arsenal's season at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday following their FA Cup elimination at the hands of Manchester United

It is "very important" for Bukayo Saka to go on holiday in the not-so-distant future, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has urged the England international to take a break. Saka has been ruled out until March after tearing his hamstring in a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on December 21.

Can Tottenham derail Arsenal's bid for the Premier League title? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the North London Derby.

Mikel Arteta has backed Raheem Sterling to step up for Arsenal and make an impact in the absence of Bukayo Saka. Arsenal are set to be without Saka until at least March after the winger tore his hamstring last month and underwent surgery.