The Mikel Arteta rebuild at Arsenal is starting to show signs of progress, subtle and slowly, but it’s getting there. Up next is a home clash against Sheffield United that poses a major challenge, especially up top. The Gunners will be without one of the their primary weapons, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is suspended for the next three matches.

They will also be without their quarter of long term injury absentees: Sead Kolasinac, Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney and Callum Chambers. Additionally, midfielder Lucas Torreira is a doubt, as he might not be match fit in time. Tenth place Arsenal is a team with some holes, and sixth place Sheffield is a side that can expose those weaknesses.

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When Arsenal made their managerial hire, in Mikel Arteta, they brought in a club man who really knows the history and culture of the North London club. In terms of trying to do a long term rebuild, but making sure that it gets done the right way, he was the perfect choice.

However, it’s going to take a long time to get things right again, and there will be plenty of rough times ahead in the meantime. Up next is a London derby against Crystal Palace, with the Gunners looking up at the Eagles in the table for a change.

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In looking at the top six of the Premier League table, you’ll see it’s pretty much the traditional big six, just with one exception: Arsenal is missing. After all that chaos which started the season, the table has pretty much settled to where one would expect it to be.

The big money clubs are up at the top, except for Leicester City inhabiting second place and Arsenal way down in 10th. The Gunners will travel to Crystal Palace tomorrow, for a London derby against a club that started the season pretty hot, but then fell down to mid-table. Still, the Eagles are one position ahead of Arsenal heading into this clash.

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The January transfer window is open for business, but so far there hasn’t been a ton of real huge significant action to speak of. That doesn’t gel with the tabloids of course! According to the back pages, there is always not just smoke, but also fire, regardless of how cool it might actually be.

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been the subject of plenty of hot transfer rumors; some linking him with a big money move to Real Madrid. The 30-year-old says there is no there there in regards to these narratives.

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Will Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta due some squad rotation tomorrow night when his side hosts Leeds United in a FA Cup third round clash? Most likely, as the team’s priorities this season lay in other competitions.

Still, this is the tournament where the Gunners shine, as they have won it more so than any other side. Thus, we should expect them to bring their A game, regardless of who is on the pitch.  

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Just like Liverpool does the Champions League and Manchester United does domestic league titles, Arsenal does the FA Cup. They lead the way with 13 titles in this competition and they are tied for tournament final appearances with United at 20.

They’ll commence the quest for #14 on Monday night, with the final tie of the third round, on Monday night when they host Leeds United. In looking at the team news for this one, the Gunners have two players confirmed out, both defenders, in Kieran Tierney and Calum Chambers.

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