Arsenal hosted Shakhtar just 72 hours after playing one hour with 10 men in their 2-0 defeat at the Cherries, with Liverpool up next at the Emirates.

The Foxes had come from two goals down to level.

The highly-rated midfielder delivered on his first start for the Gunners after he struck in both halves.

Mr Richards denied allegations by the defence that he had claimed to see the headbutt because he was ‘Roy’s mate’ and ‘stooge’

Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault.

The Gunners are chasing a first league title since 2004.

With City not playing until Monday Liverpool could extend the current five-point gap with victory at third-placed Arsenal.

The Gunners topped Group B with a game to spare after they battered their French opponents with six different goalscorers.

The Gunners lost 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday after Anthony Gordon scored a controversial winner for Newcastle.