Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted centre back William Saliba is on the cusp of returning from injury, but defensive partner Gabriel will need longer on the sidelines.

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann confirmed last month that Havertz suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury picked up in August. Mikel Arteta has explained how Havertz “could not go to the next level” - but he is now making strides with his rehabilitation.

Speaking to the media on Arsenal's recent injury news, Mikel Arteta has issued an update on William Saliba before the clash against Brentford.

Arteta will simply love how dominant Timber is in the air, having constructed his Arsenal team to be one which is very physically imposing. There is no hiding from the fact that Arsenal have one of the most physical squads in the Premier League, as noted by Mikel Merino.

Mikel Arteta revealed Leandro Trossard was "forbidden" from leaving Arsenal in the summer. The Belgian opened the scoring with a deflected finish as the Gunners beat Tottenham 4-1 on home soil on Sunday evening.

Mikel Arteta said his side's first-half display in a comfortable 2-0 win at Burnley was "one of the best we have played" as they extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.