Overview
- Rice was seen with the squad on the pre-match walk, which lifted hopes but did not confirm his participation.
- Arteta confirmed the swelling has not subsided and medical staff will make a late decision today.
- The midfielder missed the 4-1 win over Aston Villa after taking a knock against Brighton on December 27.
- Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori remain sidelined, with the manager noting returning players are reducing pressure to recruit in January.
- A win at Bournemouth would open a seven-point lead over Manchester City before their game on Sunday.