Arteta dropped his guard when joking about two Arsenal players who played a major part in their comeback victory over Villa, and revealed which opposition player he knew would be a "big concern".
The former City duo moved to north London in two separate deals worth a combined £75m and have both been big hits at the Emirates since
The Arsenal left-back has told the Gunners who they must sign in order to strengthen their attack in January
Zinchenko has been struggling with a calf problem but Mikel Arteta could also be missing a player who has been in sensational form this season against PSV
The midfielder was set to start for the Black Stars in France on Friday evening but ended up pulling up with a knock before the game.
Reported Arsenal interest in the Shakhtar star has been given the thumbs up - and one observer reckons a current Gunners star can play a key role in a move
Pep Guardiola has revealed how Oleksandr Zinchenko would not let his manager sell him on a previous occasion, as he gave an ode to the three marquee City departures this summer
Oleksandr Zinchenko has detailed how his move to Arsenal is a 'boyhood dream come true'
Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Mikel Arteta and Edu both delighted at their latest Man City capture
Pep spoke out on Zinchenko's move to Arsenal, while City are on the cusp of clearing the personal terms hurdle with their replacement.
With a £32m deal agreed and the player taking a short flight across the USA, the Gunners are now seemingly just 24hrs away from signing No 5 this summer
Another hurdle has been cleared for Zinchenko, and City are wasting little time reinvesting the cash they're about to receive.
Arsenal's tally of summer arrivals will soon swell to five, though Dharmesh Sheth reckons a "big one" could take it to six.
The Raphinha and De Jong sagas have proved transfers can't be taken for granted, though Arsenal should have no such trouble with Zinchenko.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Man City over an Oleksandr Zinchenko transfer, reports claim
The Gunners may have missed out on Lisandro Martinez, though that doesn't mean they won't sign a new left-back.
The Gunners, having missed out on Lisandro Martinez to Man Utd, are turning their attentions towards Zinchenko - and they seemingly have a good chance at securing his signing
Todd Boehly is reportedly in talks with Manchester City over an amazing triple transfer swoop
Oleksandr Zinchenko is highly likely to remain in the Premier League if he secures an exit from Manchester City during the current transfer window
The Ukraine international wants one specific guarantee from his would-be suitors before a move can happen.
The Ukraine international is likely to remain in the Premier League but would do so by leaving Manchester City.
The Manchester City versatility man could make way if another left-back arrives at the Etihad Stadium.
Arteta wants to bring in a back-up left-back and a central midfielder and that's where Zinchenko fits the bill perfectly
The Hammers could benefit from an anticipated freshen up at City with an experienced full-back set to be available
Torres is driving the idea of Barcelona snapping up a Man City star in a move that would necessitate a new summer arrival at the Etihad.
The Ukrainian star has recalled to the City line-up at Peterborough and given the armband amid what has been an extremely difficult period
A Spanish club is reportedly ready to test the waters by making an approach for a Man City star that Pep Guardiola likes
Howe is looking to add some balance to his defence in January and a Manchester City is on his radar, claims a report.
City will now go through to the knockout stages for a ninth successive year after their come-from-behind win.
“If you look at their bench, there are players worth, probably, like three national teams of Ukraine. But this should not frighten us."
The last thing Guardiola wants to see are his players getting too cocky. Consider yourself told, Mr Zinchecnko
Premier League leaders City saw their 21-game winning run come to a sudden halt as they were beaten 2-0 by their bitter rivals.
Guardiola is reportedly keen to bring in one of world football's most in-form full-backs to City this summer
Pep Guardiola struggles to keep all his players happy and may have to let a promising youngster move on in the winter window
The 23-year-old Ukrainian will have to leave to Etihad Stadium if Manchester City want to pursue the nine-times Bundesliga winner
The left-sided player has matured under Pep Guardiola, but still probably doesn't get in his strongest lineup
Man City reportedly have a cunning plan to beat Liverpool to the blockbuster signing of the £90m-rated Napoli defender.
Manchester City have suffered a double injury blow with the loss of Rodri and Oleksandr Zinchenko for at least the next month.
Juventus made a move for a versatile Man City defender this summer before Pep Guardiola put his faith in him, according to reports in Italy
Left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a new and improved deal to keep him at Manchester City until 2024.
Oleksandr Zinchenko would savour FA Cup final success as much as Manchester City's Premier League title win
Pep Guardiola has warned Benjamin Mendy there are no guarantees of a place in the Man City side for the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.
Oleksandr Zinchenko's agent claims the Manchester City left-back would be open to a January transfer move to Napoli.
Wolves have failed in their attempt to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City, according to a report
Premier League newcomers Wolverhampton Wanderers are plotting a late swoop for a PSG star, according to a report
Manchester City have announced the signing of teenage Ukraine winger Oleksandr Zinchenko from FC Ufa.