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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on whether he is close to signing a new contract:

"I think we are all very much aligned and whenever the time is right we will get it done. There is nothing to be concerned about.

"I don't know if the timing will be the same or different [as signing his last extension during the autumn international break]. We both have the same ambition and the same will so whenever we have time we will get that resolved."

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler apologising to him for criticising his side's play style after last season's meeting between the two sides at The Amex:

"That's all done, it's all in the past. I have huge respect for what Fabian has done and what Brighton have done. What they have done as a club is remarkable and tomorrow will be a beautiful game to watch I'm sure."

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on his criticism of the decision to award Sunderland a penalty in last Saturday's 2-0 win at The Stadium of Light:

"I am here to try and give my opinion, defend my club, give the very best to my players.

"In order to do so I need to respond in the most direct and fair way. I will make mistakes sometimes but I will try and be as fair as possible.

"We have a space to talk and give our opinions. It's everybody's duty to try and improve the game."

Has he spoken to Pro Ref?: "These are conversations that will remain private and they have to stay this way."

Does he want an apology?: "It's not about an apology. It's about agreeing if the decision should be different or not and move forward together."

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about the availability of Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie:

"Everyone is fine. We still have another training session this afternoon, but I’m very optimistic about all of them.

"They all want to be involved, and we’ll use the final session to make sure they’re ready."

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And here he is. Mikel is in the building.

Right, Mikel Arteta isn't far away now.

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Oh and because of that Arsenal win they've drawn League Two Fleetwood Town away in the fourth round.

Another chance for Dowman?

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BBC Sport

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Before their midweek game Mikel Arteta said Max Dowman "will have his minutes and he will have to earn them like anybody else".

Last season the teenager played 13 times - and became the youngest Premier League scorer ever against Everton - but had just been an unused substitute this season so far.

He earned those minutes and more at Portman Road - and will surely be getting another chance in the league soon.

His two goals showed different attributes, first of all displaying great skill and good pace to run at Ipswich's defence and finish. For the second one he was alert in the box to receive a pass and then kept his cool to pick his spot.

Dowman also let the ball run to Mikel Merino for his strike to make it 4-0.

He is just the second 16-year-old to score two goals in a game for a Premier League side in any competition, after Wayne Rooney for Everton against Wrexham in 2002 - also in the League Cup.

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It's been a fantastic start to the season for defending champions Arsenal who boast a 100% record in all competitions.

In midweek teenager Max Dowman starred for the Gunners in the Carabao Cup at Ipswich, scoring twice in a 4-2 win.

The 16-year-old hasn't played in the league yet this season, so expect Mikel Arteta to be asked about Dowman's likely involvement on Saturday.

Friday

Brentford v Chelsea (20:00 BST)

Saturday

Tottenham v Aston Villa (12:30 BST)

Brighton v Arsenal (15:00 BST)

Everton v Ipswich (15:00 BST)

Newcastle v Hull (15:00 BST)

Nottingham Forest v Coventry (17:30 BST)

Sunday

Bournemouth v Liverpool (14:00 BST)

Leeds v Crystal Palace (14:00 BST)

Manchester City v Sunderland (14:00 BST)

Fulham v Manchester United (16:30 BST)

Good morning football fans. We've got a Premier League match in 11 hours time and a packed weekend ahead.

So let's start our build-up, beginning with the champions.

Mikel Arteta has a news conference which should get going any minute.