Mikel Arteta hailed Declan Rice as one of the world's best midfielders after the England international scored twice in Arsenal's 3-2 comeback win over Bournemouth, a result that moved the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Aston Villa reinforced their push up the Premier League table with a commanding 3-1 home victory against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on Saturday.
AC Milan have completed the loan signing of striker Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham United until the end of the season, with the Serie A club retaining an option to make the move permanent.
Crystal Palace have underlined their ambition by completing the club-record signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur for 35 million pounds.
Pep Guardiola played down speculation surrounding Manchester City's January transfer plans as attention shifts toward a crucial Premier League clash at Sunderland and an increasingly fluid title race.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club will be "actively looking" at potential signings in the January transfer window as injuries continue to stretch his squad.