Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals reason for ignoring Mikel Arteta handshake after Aston Villa defeat Unai Emery said his decision to skip a post-match handshake with Mikel Arteta was down to the Arsenal boss first celebrating with his coaching staff.

Arsenal reportedly expect a handful of Premier League clubs to make approaches over 18-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri when the January transfer window opens.

Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.