The Gunners won the reverse fixture 2-0 in early December but the two scorers from that evening are both out of action. ‌Mikel Merino scored the opener that day but a broken foot is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season. ‌Next up for Mikel Arteta's team after the derby is a home game against Wigan in the FA Cup. ‌Nwaneri scored once in three league outings under De Zerbi and also played once in the Coupe de France. Norgaard, who joined from Brentford over the summer, could make just his fifth league appearance for the Gunners against his old club.

Source: Daily Mirror February 12, 2026 08:35 UTC