Arsenal have a week-long break to cool off following Sunday afternoon's north London derby against Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta's side will get a rare chance to recover after an exhausting winter schedule that has seen them play matches every three or four days. The Gunners, who still hold a narrow lead in the Premier League title race, will use this period to prepare for another difficult London derby against Chelsea on Sunday, March 1.

The game at the Emirates Stadium is a repeat of the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg fixture played earlier this month, which Arsenal won 1-0. It marks a crucial point in their season, with a trip to Brighton, an FA Cup fifth-round encounter at Mansfield Town, Champions League last-16 ties and a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City all looming in March.

Now, football.london brings you the latest developments involving the Gunners.

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