Arteta not saying which players could return for north London derby

Mikel Arteta has been without Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke and Martin Odegaard through injury in recent weeks, and has also now lost centre-back Gabriel as well.

The Arsenal boss has hinted that some of those who have been out could return for the match against rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium.

But Arteta would not elaborate on names, saying he will wait for Saturday's training session before deciding on who could come back into the squad on Sunday.

"We put a lot of energy during the international break with a lot of the medical staff to try to bring them as quickly as possible," Arteta said.

"We have another training session to see how some of them are feeling and whether it is a bit too close to bring them to this game or if they can have a contribution in this game. Tomorrow, we will have more clarity."