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“I feel very honoured. The people I work with have entrusted me to take the club forward as the face of it because it’s obviously not just me. There’s so many people who push hard on a daily basis to try and make us better.

“I love being at this club, I love the challenges it brings and the level we are at. What we need to do to not just survive but thrive at this level is right up my street.

“I don’t doubt myself or feel I’ve ever suffered from that. That’s not from a place of arrogance, I always try and take a step forward and when I don’t, I learn from the mistakes I’ve made.”

“A phenomenal tie, to play five time champions, elite European football, it’s fantastic.

“We’re getting to the business end of the competition now so any game is going to be challenging. We’ve got every faith in the team, coaching staff and our manger. We’re really looking forward to it.

“The aim is to go as far as we possibly can in every competition that we play in.”

“Michael is back in training, and we’ll see how he is tomorrow. He will be in and around the squad.

“Aaron’s come off [against Brighton], obviously, with an issue. We’re not entirely sure he’s gonna be ready for tomorrow.

“And Josh has been back in the group. We don’t want to put too much pressure on that, but equally, we’re very excited. He’s someone that I hold in the highest regard.”

Yasin Ayari has returned to training ahead of Brighton’s game against Nottingham Forest this weekend.

Fabian Hurzeler also gave updates on several other of his Brighton stars.

READ HERE: Hurzeler gives Ayari update and reveals reason for O’Riley’s lack of minutes

A blow for Everton, with David Moyes revealing that Charly Alcaraz is set for a few weeks out.

READ MORE: David Moyes reveals new injury blow ahead of Newcastle clash

Arteta says he hopes to have Kai Havertz back to face his former club Chelsea on Sunday.

READ MORE: Arteta hoping to have Arsenal star back for Chelsea game

“We are really excited, being at the forefront. The way the team are performing gives you a lot of thoughts about what might be coming.”

“We will see, let’s go through the season, we have already discussed the potential outcomes. We are already very very happy with him.”

“I think we have scored more goals ever in the history of Arsenal football club, so you can attach any name you like.”

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“Well I think one thing leads to another. The performances are good, you understand the games the performances better.

“He is an incredible striker. He needs to understand the team the league better.”

“I worked with Viktor at Brighton’s Under-23s. Viktor has started to build his confidence and has shown he can score goals for Arsenal.

“Eze, I have come up against many times. We know it’s going to be a very difficult game but they know it’s going to be a difficult game for them as well.”

“Obviously, not just Cole, you want every player in football to be at their very best, the top of their health.

“The fans pay a lot of money to watch us. You speak about the Club World Cup, it was a difficult schedule for the players but I don’t think any of the players regret that experience.”

“My job is to focus on the team, trying to make the team and the squad as strong as possible to win things. I will have those conversations with the ownership and those above me.”

“It was a tough day for Wes, what happened the game and the racist abuse he got online. It affects you in ways that shouldn’t exist – it’s something we have to try and erradicate from life.”

“So excited. PSG are a fantastic team. I have experience of playing against them in France. These are the games you live for. It’s going to be a great tie. We’ve got another three games before that, that I need to focus on.”

“Reece is absolutely fine. Romeo is getting stronger and stronger. We had a mini practice match in the week where he looked really good.

“Estevao will be out for a little bit longer and Jamie Gittens is progressing in his rehab. Cucu is not available for Sunday. Dario Essugo is back on the training pitch, too.”

“Jamie showed really promising signs and then got injured vs West Ham. Garna showed really encouraging signs too. There’s a lot of tactical things as well – it’s not just on those players, it’s about finding the right functions for the team.”

“Harry is an impressive character. He’s had a great career so far, hopefully there is a lot more to come. He’s been here on the journey and the experiences he’s had show exactly what he is.

“We know the player he is and what he is capable of doing, he was fantastic the other night, his experience, attributes and character helps. He’s willing to put himself out there. He’s been really important for us.”

“It’s the nature of the injury, the issue in the back, it’s a difficult one to pin down time wise. He’s definitely improving.”

“Mason is getting closer, he’s on the grass, he’s looking to train and be around it. We’ve just had to be patient really.

“Matthijs has had a back issue, which has been a little bit sore to progress really. He’s heading in the right direction.”

“Within the squad there is that balance, you want that younger potential and excitement and helping develop player, you need the sweet spot in the middle with players at the peak and experience is massive.

“It’s hard to put a price on how valuable that can be. Harry has gained an awful lot of experience with this club. Case leaving is another one.”

“It’s certainly where we want to be. We can’t take things for granted that the ast is the past that it takes care of what should hapopen. We have to earn it and show we’re good enough, that’s why when you achieve success it is warranted.

“At the moment it’s lased focused on what is ahead for us, there is no point us looking elsewhere. We know where we want to be and what we have to do to get there. Looking at what else is going around Europe is not going to help us, but it’s where we want to be.”

We will be hearing from Carrick, Rosenior and Arteta imminently.