Overview
- Arsenal’s captain wrote in the matchday programme that he is desperate to play again but hinted he will not be in today’s squad.
- Mikel Arteta said a decision on his involvement rests with the club’s doctors following pre-match assessments.
- The knee problem arose during Brentford’s equaliser last month, and although he logged an assist off the bench against Tottenham, discomfort has persisted.
- With the playmaker doubtful, coverage highlights Kai Havertz or Eberechi Eze as candidates to start centrally against Everton.
- Arsenal have not lost in the 10 matches he has missed this season, recording seven wins and three draws.