GB News provides a round-up of Arsenal news ahead of their FA Cup tie against Liverpool this weekend.
The Gunners take on Jurgen Klopp's side at the Emirates on Sunday looking to make it to the fourth round of the oldest cup competition.
Arsenal have hit a poor run of form which has seen them drop to fourth in the Premier League table.
Transfer gossip is hotting up while Mikel Arteta held his latest press conference on Friday as we bring you the latest coming from the north London club.
Arteta makes Saka feelings clear
Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta has defended the Gunners' Bukayo Saka complaint
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Arteta has defended reports that Arsenal have complained about the rough treatment suffered by Bukayo Saka.
The Daily Mail claimed this week that the Gunners lodged a complaint to the PGMOL in an attempt to get more protection for Saka.
The England international was the third-most fouled player in the Premier League in 2023.
Arsenal are said to have urged officials to hand out yellow cards earlier for a first offence on Saka, rather than wait for a second foul.
Arteta was asked about the report at his pre-match press conference.
He initially refused to comment on the alleged complaint, replying: "That’s daily communication. We have certain topics but nothing specific about that one."
However, when asked whether yellow cards should be given earlier, Arteta made his feelings clear.
He said: "I think the refs know. They know the tactics of the opponents and that some players invite more tackles but I think they’re aware of that."
Arsenal have received criticism from supporters for approaching the PGMOL.
However, Arteta is not surprised by the reaction, adding: "I think that’s been going on for two years.
"We have wingers that provoke a lot of fouls and attention. That’s something normal."
Edu plots Timber repeat
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ajax starlet Jorrel Hato.
Hato, 17, has impressed for the Dutch giants who have struggled this season.
The Telegraph claims the youngster has caught the eye of the Gunners recruitment staff.
It would be somewhat of a repeat of the Jurrien Timber signing from last summer.
Arsenal signed the Dutchman from Ajax for a fee in the region of £38million.
Hato has just 18 months remaining on his contract and Ajax want him to sign a new deal.
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Liverpool without eight players
Arsenal news: Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta go head-to-head on Sunday
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Liverpool will be without eight first-team stars for Sunday's trip down south.
Mohamed Salah has left to join up with the Egypt squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Wataru Endo is also set to be absent for the next few weeks as he plays for Japan at the Asia Cup.
Dominik Szoboszlai is the freshest injury concern and Klopp has confirmed he will not be available for the next two matches with a hamstring issue.
Several players remain on the sidelines with long-term injury problems.
Arsenal news: Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the FA Cup clash
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Joel Matip will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate knee ligament.
Kostas Tsimikas broke his collarbone in the Premier League draw with Arsenal last month and is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Thiago Alcantara, Andy Robertson and Stefan Bajcetic also remain out.
