However, Arteta is still reeling from a double injury in the derby to Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. The pair failed to train ahead of the midweek clash and the Spaniard provided an update on the pair in today’s press conference.
When asked about Declan Rice, he replied, "He hasn't trained yet. We have another session in an hour or two so we'll get more news about him."
The England international joined Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on the injury list as the pair both fell to issues ahead of the derby last weekend. When asked about Martinelli Arteta confirmed that he still has not yet been with the squad.
"He hasn't trained, we need him back, we want him back," Arteta said. Regarding Saka and Trossard he said, "It's the same situation."
William Saliba has a, "knock" too as Arteta describes it hence why he missed Brentford. It is worrying times with the squad for Arsenal.
With these issues, there is sure to be chances for the likes of Jorginho, Reiss Nelson and perhaps Emile Smith Rowe too as Arteta navigates a side he had no problems dispatching at the Vitality Stadium last season.
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