Arsenal head into 2025 bloodied and bruised but have the chance to invigorate their season this month

ARSENAL head into the New Year bloodied, bruised – but crucially, still standing.

Gabriel Jesus epitomises this, subbed off in injury time at the Gtech Community Stadium with a ripped shirt, bleeding gum and a fat lip following a New Year’s Day comeback win against Brentford.

PAArsenal’s Gabriel Jesus had his shirt ripped in a physical battle at Brentford[/caption] AlamyBoss Mikel Arteta has the chance to kickstart his side’s season this month[/caption]

It sums up the state of Arsenal right now.