Meanwhile, David Raya has kept two clean sheets in back-to-back games after seemingly replacing Aaron Ramsdale as the Gunners' no.1 goalkeeper. Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber continue to recover from their respective injuries. Martinelli suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-0 win against Everton last weekend and was left out of the squad that beat PSV in the Champions League earlier this week. The Gunners boss is expected to provide an update on Gabriel Martinelli's fitness with the Brazilian winger still a doubt ahead of the North London Derby.
Mikel Arteta is set to speak to the media this morning ahead of the Premier League clash against Spurs. Arsenal are stepping up preparations ahead of the hotly-anticipated North London Derby against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
