Liam Rosenior is preparing for his second match as Chelsea manager, with a daunting EFL Cup clash against Arsenal representing an immediate step up in difficulty from his debut fixture.
Mikel Arteta has praised Gabriel Martinelli's mentality after the winger responded to recent criticism with his first Arsenal hat-trick in a 4-1 FA Cup third-round win away at Portsmouth on Sunday.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Premier League leaders Arsenal cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 defeat of Portsmouth on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following a significant knee injury sustained in Thursday's goalless draw at Arsenal.
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology after a heated incident involving Liverpool defender Conor Bradley during Thursday's goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal side deserved major credit for a "remarkable" festive run after a goalless draw with Liverpool that still left the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League.