With big-game appearances already under the belt, Arteta has shown that Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri both have bright futures at the Emirates Stadium, and the Spaniard may have quickly learned not to leave it too late to hand out opportunities to bright prospects.

Latest Arsenal news with Mikel Arteta having already trialled the perfect solution to injury concerns surrounding Jurrien Timber

Arsenal had the best defensive record in the Premier League last season, but they achieve their success at the back in many different ways

Mikel Arteta confirmed Jurrien Timber was taken off at half-time in Arsenal ’s win over PSG as a precaution. The 23-year-old started at right-back in the Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, with Ben White unavailable due his own injury concerns.

For some, Arsenal versus Paris Saint-Germain may seem like a standard Champions League tie. For Mikel Arteta, however, it will spark memories of a special time when he was first embarking on his professional playing career with the help of a Brazilian roommate in his early twenties named Ronaldo de Assis Moreira.

Arsenal summer signing Mikel Merino finally made his debut for the Gunners on Tuesday, and Mikel Arteta is happy with what he’s seen from the midfielder.LONDON, ENGLAND: Mikel Merino of Arsenal

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be hoping Martin Odegaard and Ben White can return from injury over the coming weeks. Both players have missed the last few weeks with Odegaard's absence dating back to the September international break where he suffered ankle ligament damage.