Isaan Khan

ISAAN KHAN: As the ball made its way to Arsenal's right flank time and again at Craven Cottage, the Fulham backline happily shifted like dancers in sync with a beat.

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Mikel Arteta's side started brightly and could've been ahead through Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus, who both squandered glorious chances.

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Mikel Arteta (right) hinted that Myles Lewis-Skelly (left) has a chance of making the vacant left-back spot his own after starring against Monaco.

Last year's December slump is referenced by some Arsenal staff as to why the north London club failed to win the Premier League title in the previous campaign.

ISAAN KHAN: The Carabao Cup presents Arteta with an opportunity to end his barren run as he flexed his two Community Shield triumphs alongside the 2020 FA Cup success.

ISAAN KHAN: The mother of Myles Lewis-Skelly is calling on the FA and Premier League to back her platform helping parents navigate the world of football.

ISAAN KHAN: The Spaniard was speaking on the day which marked his five years as Arsenal manager. While he was proud of his achievements, he is also targeting silverware.

ISAAN KHAN: Friday marks five years since Mikel Arteta took charge of Arsenal - a reign that's been filled with many highs, a few lows, and most pivotally, an exhaustive rebuild.

Arsenal were forced to play most of their win over Crystal Palace without talismanic forward Bukayo Saka. But Gabriel Martinelli filled in admirably.

ISAAN KHAN: Despite only opening in 2006 and with the memories of Highbury still fresh, the 60,000-seat, £390million arena has already started to lag behind the Gunners' rivals.