Mikel Merino to Arsenal is.... not done yet. Is it the most boring transfer saga of all time?

With Eddie Nketiah nearing a move to Nottingham Forest with a £25-30m deal being mooted, and Aaron Ramsdale potentially going to Wolves, Southampton or Bournemouth, exits are aplenty at Arsenal, and rumours remain over the futures of Reiss Nelson and Jakun Kiwior.

But, for now, they appear just to be rumours, with incomings seeming quiet for Arsenal as the window draws to a close and the team prepares for a trip to Villa Park.

Adam, Monty and Jamie preview the game, with a focus on Villa's mid block style, the impact that the losses of Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby will have on their style and the challenges of facing Amadou Onana who is full of confidence after a goal against West Ham.

With Mikel Merino yet to be completed, how will Arsenal line up? What changes will Mikel Arteta make as he faces Unai Emery and what system will we play to get revenge after back to back defeats last season?

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