Kolo Toure points out Arsenal mistake as Bukayo Saka makes Man City admission
Arsenal headed into the international break in good spirits after opening up an eight point lead over Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League.
The Gunners are now just 10 games away from ending an agonising 19-year title drought under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, who has overseen a remarkable turnaround in a relatively short period following the disappointing end to the 2021/22 campaign.
Although the Londoners still have to travel to the Etihad to face the defending champions, they are primed to make history. Ahead of their return to action next weekend, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest news from in and around the Emirates Stadium.
Toure points out big mistake
Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure believes his old club have paid the price for allowing a raft of key players to leave in recent years - but he's now confident that the Gunners have finally learnt from their past mistakes.
The Gunners hierarchy have been pro-active in tying down some of their most talented young players this term: Gabriel Martinelli has already been rewarded with a bumper new contract while Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are also in discussions over fresh terms.
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And with news emerging that negotiations with Saka are now drawing to a conclusion, Toure has praised Arsenal for doing everything they can to keep players who "love" the club around.
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Pepe could get transfer wish
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Nicolas Pepe could leave Arsenal for good at the end of the season (Catherine Steenkeste/Getty)Nicolas Pepe has managed to rebuild his career in Ligue 1 after joining Nice on a season-long loan in the summer - and he could be allowed to quit Arsenal for good at the end of the current campaign.
It was recently reported that the Gunners' club-record signing would be open to joining Nice on a permanent basis after a nightmare spell at the Emirates Stadium.
And with Mikel Arteta ready to axe Pepe and six other fringe players in the summer, Pepe could get his wish in the form of a permanent switch.
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Saka highlights Guardiola influence
Bukayo Saka believes that Manchester City have inadvertently aided Arsenal's shock title bid (British GQ)Bukayo Saka believes that Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have inadvertently turned Arsenal into winners.
The Gunners are eight points clear of the defending Premier League champions under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, who worked under Guardiola as a first-team coach at the Etihad prior to his Arsenal return.
Guardiola gave Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko the green light to join Arsenal back in the summer and both have played a crucial role in the Londoners' surprise title bid.
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And Saka has stressed that the duo have made all the difference in an Arsenal side that failed to even reach the top-four last year.
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