www.football.london Every word Arteta said on Bukayo Saka fitness, Thomas Partey injury and VAR
Mikel Arteta has spoken to the press via phone after Arsenal's flight to Lens was delayed prior to their Champions League clash with Lens.
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Every word Arteta said on Bukayo Saka fitness, Thomas Partey injury and VAR
This was done on a plane via phone due to delays to our flight from Luton to Lens. Transcript also copied below:
How's Partey?
He’s progressed really well in the last two weeks and he managed to train in the last two or three days with the team and that’s great news for us obviously.
Does he need to play some time tomorrow to be involved v City?
I don’t know. I think his progression in the last week has been very good. He might have some exposure tomorrow depending on how the game goes
How big miss for you?
He’s a big player and we know what he brings to the team. He knows exactly what we need and with the injuries we had to other players in midfield and at the back he complements us in a great way and gives us options. So it’s great to have him back again.
How's Saka?
He’s fine. He’s much better. It was a big knock but he has recovered well and trained with us today.
Do you pick team with one eye on City?
First of all we have to know who is available and
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