Mikel Arteta has taken a 30-man Arsenal squad to Asia, with the Gunners beginning preparations for what is another huge campaign for both manager and club.

Mikel Arteta has finally got his way after Arsenal sealed the £52million signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea. The Blues’ bloated squad and willingness to listen to offers for the 23-year-old implied that the Gunners were simply taking advantage of a market opportunity by pouncing for the England international.