This week's column is on Gabriel. In this new era of squad depth, it is hard to pick Arsenal's most important player. Can see the argument, already, for Zubimendi - but I think it is Gabriel. Online, here, and in print tomorrow: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

On Monday my brother is taking on the challenge of five consecutive marathons in a day across various disciplines. It’s all to raise money for Movember and men’s mental health - which is a charity close to our family’s heart. All support welcome ❤️ uk.movember.com/team/2390960...

If Gabriel is out of the NLD, intriguing to see what Mikel Arteta does. Jakub Kiwior the obvious choice last season, but this time there are plenty of options. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Full-time England 2-0 Serbia A comfortable night's work for England, in the end. Saka and Eze with the goals, which were both great finishes. Bench impact a real plus, raised the tempo for the final 25 minutes.

GOAL. England. Eze.

England's ridiculous strength in depth on show. Bellingham, Eze and Foden all lively off the bench.

Half-time England 1-0 Serbia A pretty flat game. Saka's goal the highlight and England have been better since then, moving from second to third gear. Serbia created very little and had just one shot on target.

GOAL. England. Saka.

England team is out. Nico O'Reilly makes his debut.

England players have been wearing special shoes this week to aid their focus, but nothing will sharpen minds more than Thomas Tuchel’s words. Unlike his predecessors, Tuchel is not going to crowbar players into the side. The team comes first. Preview: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has travelled with the Italy squad for their game in Moldova tonight. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Maurizio Micheli was once described as a "human algorithm". As a scout, he has found a way to blend the use of data with seeing players live. Corriere dello Sport claim he used to spend 200 days a year on planes. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Bukayo Saka has vowed England will not “take our foot off the gas” this week. England have already booked a spot at next year's World Cup, but have two qualifiers left against Serbia and Albania. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Bukayo Saka on Arsenal being favourites for the title: “People’s opinions and thoughts about us change like the weather. “The most important thing is the changing room, how solid we are, the foundation we have, the belief we have in ourselves.” www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Martin Odegaard set to travel and be part of the Norway squad - in a non-playing role - for their World Cup qualifiers this week. Will continue rehab at same time. Norway trying to qualify for the World Cup for first time since 1998. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to use the international break to “reset”. The squad has been stretched, lately, but should look much healthier when Tottenham visit next. Piece: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

What's the Spanish for 'Hairdryer Treatment'?

Mikel Arteta believes Gabriel Jesus will bring “something extra” to Arsenal and insists the striker will have a role to play when he returns from injury. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have no fresh injuries after Tuesday's win in Prague. Asked if Gyokeres, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli and Odegaard are all out of the Sunderland game: “I cannot confirm all of that. But you are not far.”

Not for the first time this season, Arsenal finished Tuesday's game with Bukayo Saka playing on the left wing. Mikel Arteta has always strived for his side to be "unpredictable" - and switching Saka late in games is a great way to do it. Piece: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Not for the first time this season, Arsenal finished Tuesday's game with Bukayo Saka playing on the left wing. Mikel Arteta has always strived for his side to be "unpredictable" - and switching Saka late in games is a great way to do it. Piece: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been left out of the Sweden squad for the upcoming international break. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Every successful sports team needs a 'glue player'. In Mikel Merino, Arsenal have their's. Piece here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Merino the obvious choice to lead the line for Arsenal tonight, but must be a temptation to play him in midfield so Rice can be rested. If Rice is booked tonight, he will miss Arsenal's game with Bayern later this month. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arsenal v Crystal Palace to take place on 23rd December. Both clubs will play two days after matches on 21st December.

No sign of Gyokeres, Havertz, Jesus, Madueke, Martinelli and Odegaard in training. Kepa not out here, either. Worth noting Andre Harriman-Annous is training with first team, not U19s.

Zubimendi in training today.

Piece on how Declan Rice has become a “total player” under Mikel Arteta. In the Arsenal squad in the Premier League this season, no player has created more chances or won possession more times. www.standard.co.uk//sport/footb...

Looking at Rice's numbers for a piece today. Plenty of impressive ones, but his carrying numbers in the Premier League this season are crazy compared to rest of Arsenal squad. Only player over 2,000 metres - and is 750 ahead of the next best. No wonder he is called The Horse.

David Raya reveals how Gabriel Heinze has made Arsenal’s defence even more formidable this season. www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Monster performance from Declan Rice, MOTM for me. But thought that was also Gyokeres’ best game. Shame he came off at half time. Player ratings from Turf Moor: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Snap analysis from Arsenal 2-0 Burnley: 🔺 Gyokeres has his best performance cut short 🔺 Rice runs the midfield 🔺 The defence sets more records www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Scott Parker on Arsenal: "They are a team that has every single ingredient to win the league this year."

Snap analysis from Arsenal 2-0 Burnley: 🔺 Gyokeres has his best performance cut short 🔺 Rice runs the midfield 🔺 The defence sets more records www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arteta says Gyokeres and Zubimendi both had muscular issues, which forced them to come off at Burnley.

Monster performance from Declan Rice, MOTM for me. But thought that was also Gyokeres’ best game. Shame he came off at half time. Player ratings from Turf Moor: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

This Arsenal side have now matched George Graham’s famous team, who hold the club record for the most successive wins without conceding in all competitions - seven between September and October 1987.

Full-time Burnley 0-2 Arsenal A comfortable win for Arsenal, in the end. Gyokeres and Rice with the goals in the first half, which killed the game, in truth. Burnley did not have a shot on target. Arsenal are, for now, seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Zubimendi down getting some treatment. Norgaard coming on.

Hincapie, not White. Subs bench is other side of ground...

Nwaneri and White coming on.

Gyokeres off. One for Arteta after. Only thing can think of was he got a hand/arm to face right at end of half.

Merino coming on.

Half-time Burnley 0-2 Arsenal Dominant from Arsenal, who could - and really should - be further ahead. Gyokeres, who has been excellent, put them in front & Rice added a second. Saka had two good chances saved and Trossard one cleared off the line. Burnley yet to have a shot.

Gyokeres' link-play has come on so much since August. The ball he played there for that counter was so, so good.

GOAL. Arsenal. Rice.

GOAL. Arsenal. Gyokeres.

The teams are out at Turf Moor. Live blog running here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arteta on Saliba starting today: "He was a doubt but he made it. He trained yesterday and he's feeling well."

Turf Moor. One of the great press box views.