Tomiyasu, Elneny through to knockouts & 2 more Arsenal under-radar stories

Congrats to Partey and his partner on birth of new baby!

Tomiyasu, Elneny through to knockouts

Both Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are through to the Round of 16 in the Asian Cup and AFCON with Japan and Egypt respectively.

That means Arsenal will have to do without their services for a little longer as Mikel Arteta manages with his thin squad.

Zinchenko signs as Skechers ambassador

Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a long-term contract as the new brand ambassador for sporting apparel company Skechers.

In a statement, Skechers said: "As an elite defender in the Premier League, Zinchenko will be the perfect addition to our roster—a complement to the best striker in the game. Our team illustrates how Skechers Football offers a range of boots that deliver innovation, performance and our signature comfort for every type of player, in every position, across the pitch."