For some, Arsenal versus Paris Saint-Germain may seem like a standard Champions League tie. For Mikel Arteta, however, it will spark memories of a special time when he was first embarking on his professional playing career with the help of a Brazilian roommate in his early twenties named Ronaldo de Assis Moreira.

Mikel Arteta said Paris St Germain “protected him like a son” on the eve of his reunion with the side which handed him his professional debut. Arteta was just a teenager when he was sent by Barcelona to the French club on loan,

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dramatic last-gasp victory against Leicester will help "shape the character" of the team as he prepares for Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain.

Ousmane Dembele will not face Arsenal with Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday after the France international and head coach Luis Enrique disagreed after the Ligue 1 leaders' 3-1 home win over Stade Rennais last Friday.

Forward Ousmane Dembele has been left out of the Paris St Germain squad for their Champions League game at Arsenal, after the player failed to meet the needs of the team, manager Luis Enrique said on Monday.