Arteta was additionally dealt a blow this week when it was revealed that Gabriel Jesus had suffered an harm. The Brazilian suffered a flare up on the identical knee that he had surgical procedure on halfway by final season.

It's left Arteta with some extra questions heading into the beginning of the season, however the Arsenal boss is assured Jesus will not be out for too lengthy.

"He is fine. He is disappointed as he was feeling good but this issue was there," he mentioned. "No one expected a [medical] procedure but we made that decision, I'm sure he will be back soon."