Arsenal have rebounded from their Premier League loss to Manchester United, putting themselves in a strong position to win trophies this season. Mikel Arteta's side secured a flawless league phase in the Champions League with a victory over Kairat, followed by a Premier League win against Leeds and a 4-2 aggregate success over Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final. These victories were achieved without Mikel Merino, who is set for a spell on the sidelines due to a broken foot. Despite this, Arsenal refrained from making any big-money signings in January.

Only two fresh faces arrived on deadline day, both of whom are teenagers. Young defender Jaden Dixon was signed from Stoke City, while forward Evan Mooney has journeyed south after aiding St Mirren in their Scottish League Cup triumph. Two youngsters who won't be donning the Arsenal jersey in the second half of the season are Ethan Nwaneri - who will continue his loan spell at Marseille despite whispers of a recall following Merino's injury - and James Wilson, who opted for Tottenham over Arsenal when leaving Hearts. Express Sport brings you the...