When the full-time whistle blew to confirm Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday - a match in which they had taken a two-goal lead - it was not the first time this season they had drawn against a top half side.

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While Arsenal fans are desperate for the club to add to their squad this January, Oleksandr Zinchenko could be about to complete a transfer away from North London. Zinchenko has found himself on the periphery of Mikel Arteta’s ensemble this season, starting just two Premier League games all term.

Arteta is desperate for the club to dip into the transfer market but deals for Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha are becoming increasingly unlikely. One market opportunity for the Gunners could be available over in Dortmund. Arsenal should sign Karim Adeyemi and could use Oleksandr Zinchenko as part of any deal.

The Real Sociedad and Spain international midfielder is in demand with Liverpool also interested, but Los Blancos believe that they have an advantage in the race

Oleksandr Zinchenko is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal are open to offers for the versatile player in the January transfer window. The 28-year-old joined the Gunners from Manchester City in 2022 and was quickly a regular in the first-team,

Arsenal have shown glimpses in recent matches that they are beginning to regain their cutting edge in attack, Martinelli and Trossard’s impact has impressed Mikel Arteta. The Gunners boss knows however that his side are still short in attacking options and Arteta has sent a strong message to the board over the need for January reinforcements.

We have the latest injury round-up from the Premier League's top five ahead of this weekend's games, which includes Manchester City's clash against Chelsea at the Etihad.

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Arsenal are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, but not all hope is lost in the title race for Mikel Arteta’s men. The Merseysiders have demonstrated signs of vulnerability in recent weeks, while the Gunners can only improve as their squad returns to full fitness.

Ayden Heaven's long-term future at Arsenal is uncertain with the teenager approaching the final few months of his contract in north London