Overview
- Arteta said availability will be decided after Saturday’s session, noting the players “haven’t done anything yet” in full group work.
- Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday, September 21, with squad decisions pending until the eve of the match.
- Bukayo Saka has been out since a hamstring injury on August 23 against Leeds, and Martin Odegaard hurt his shoulder versus Nottingham Forest.
- Arteta confirmed training has been modified for Saka, Odegaard and Ben White and that there is a chance they could be included if cleared.
- Arsenal sit second with nine points and a +8 goal difference, while City arrive in form after wins over Manchester United and Napoli.