Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta sent message on star's future as Anthony Gordon update issued

Arsenal have received two very encouraging updates after retaining control of the Premier League standings in controversial fashion at West Ham

The good times keep coming for Arsenal after victory at West Ham kept their Premier League title dream alive and kicking. The Gunners sealed a controversial 1-0 win on Sunday after a stoppage-time VAR intervention ruled out Callum Wilson's dramatic equaliser.

Mikel Arteta has a full plate on his hands with a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain also to think about. However, there's also plenty happening off the field that's stirring cause for encouragement around the Emirates Stadium.

In fact, two new developments are offering Arsenal hope after recent comments hinted at two players' futures and where they lie. Mirror Football addresses the latest rumblings out of north London as Arteta & Co gear up for their next test at home to Burnley next Monday.

Lewis-Skelly addresses future

Amid the tensions surrounding Arsenal's title struggle, Myles Lewis-Skelly's contract situation has been a side story gathering pace in recent weeks. The 19-year-old only signed a new deal last year but there have been concerns he could be headed for the exit after making just four Premier League starts this season.

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Three of those have come since the start of April, including 90-minute performances in midfield during recent wins over Fulham and West Ham. He also performed well in midfield during the Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, earning more minutes in Europe this term than he has in the league.

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However, Lewis-Skelly demonstrated his team ethos with his comments after the West Ham result as he said: "I am focused on the games that we have got coming up and bringing this club back to glory."

When asked how the squad was feeling following the dramatic late developments against West Ham, he added: "Just joy, excitement, fulfilment - everything you can describe. We are buzzing, but we know that the job is not done. We have got two more finals left now. The next one is Burnley - and then we go on from there."

It serves to illustrate the teenager's work ethic and sense of humility that he's putting the club before any personal ambition. And with another four years to run on his current deal, there's little reason for Lewis-Skelly to feel rushed.

After finding a newfound sense of belief from his manager acting in a midfield capacity, their relationship appears strong once more. And for the time being at least, any fears regarding a potential Lewis-Skelly exit in the summer seem to be a thing of the past.

Howe discusses Anthony Gordon

One very current storyline, however, relates to the links between Arsenal and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. That's after the England international was once again an unused substitute in the Magpies' 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

And Arsenal fans would do well to take heed of Eddie Howe's words when quizzed about Gordon's situation after the game. Gordon, 25, has been frequently linked with a move to the Emirates, though the Newcastle chief initially suggested his no-show at the City Ground was natural following a recent hip injury.

"Obviously, he has returned from an injury," said Howe after Saturday's result. "I am looking at the team, and I am pleased with how the team has performed in the last three games. So I didn't want to make too many changes."

However, one has to wonder why Gordon was named on the Newcastle bench at all if he still wasn't quite ready to feature. And it was a later remark around preparing for the future that may intrigue Arsenal fans.

Speaking in a radio interview, he added: "It was tactical. The team has performed well in Anthony's absence, we have gone with a bit more solidity with Joelinton playing wide.

"One winger on one side to strengthen us defensively as we weren't happy with how we were defending. Since January, we have been disappointed with a strange structure. Ant has come back to fitness and is training well but also I am looking at the future."

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