Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal are in a "really dangerous circle" but has denied overtraining his players as the club's injury crisis heightened.

Back in England as a free agent, the 32-year-old is convinced he can still perform at a high level — but is waiting for a chance to prove it

Arsenal believed they had addressed their recurring injury issues when they strengthened their squad over the summer. However, those problems have persisted, leaving the Gunners struggling to manage player fitness effectively.

Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday as Emiliano Buendia won it with the final kick of the game, as Villa moved just three points behind Arsenal in the table. The Premier League title race has been blown wide open.

Aston Villa stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal with a dramatic stoppage-time winner today. Matty Cash thumped home at the back post (36') before sub Leandro Trossard equalised from close range (52'). Emi Buendia then curled into the top corner with seconds remaining to give his side a last-gasp victory (90+5').

Gabriel Jesus could make a long-awaited return for Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, but Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard join a lengthy list of players sidelined for the Premier League leaders,

Arsenal’s Max Dowman suffered an ankle ligament injury following a challenge by a Manchester United u21 player in last week’s friendly, according to reports.Photo via Arsenal Academy on