Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Mikel Arteta has said that the club have "very clear ideas" on who they want to sign during the January transfer window as they struggle with an influx of injuries.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “actively looking” to make signings in attack this month following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.  Saka, 23, underwent surgery on a hamstring injury in December and is expected to return in March.

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta hailed his side's 2-1 comeback win against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday as proof his side remains firmly in the Premier League title race, although he rued their failure to kill the game off despite ample opportunity.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his side were "outstanding" against Tottenham as they moved to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with victory in the north London derby.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his players are ‘thriving on the pressure’ from title rivals Liverpool.The Gunners reduced the gap to league leaders Liverpool to four points in midweek

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal "passed a test of attitude" after overcoming a difficult week to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.