The FA Cup win over Newcastle was not the greatest of games, but Arsenal got the job done and they get to the next round, and continue building that confidence they have picked up over the past few weeks. I think some of the performances from players that came in, Willian and Nicholas Pepe, probably reiterated to Arteta what he knew already - he has to stick with the youngsters who have made such a dramatic impact.
Emile Smith Rowe celebrates giving Arsenal the lead against Newcastle in extra-time Smith Rowe and Saka came off the bench and they injected some much-needed urgency into that Arsenal display, just as they have done in the league and Kieran Tierney was excellent again.
Loan deals could be cancelled under new Covid clauses ; many clubs are trying to include small print in new contracts - for new and existing players - that would mean pay cuts, if games continue to be played behind closed doors beyond the end of this season
Spurs face back-to-back away games live on Sky Sports, against Aston Villa and Sheffield United on January 13 and January 17, with match at Villa Park in doubt due to coronavirus fears
For a Europa League team to have three matches postponed is completely impossible, that is the only thing I can say.
Mourinho confirmed his entire squad have tested negative for the virus in the latest round of checks, despite Brentford boss Thomas Frank testing positive after Spurs Carabao Cup semi-final win over the Sky Bet Championship side. 2:04 Highlights of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Brentford
Prior to Spurs top-flight double-header live on Sky Sports, they face Marine in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher stepping in to sponsor the non-League team after they were forced to move the match behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions, missing out on around £100,000 in potential revenue.