MIKEL ARTETA has been handed a huge injury boost ahead of Saturday’s North London Derby.
The Arsenal manager could have near enough a full strength squad at his disposal for the clash at the Emirates.
Martin Odegaard looks set to feature after missing the 3-0 win over Brentford with a calf injury.
The skipper played for Norway against Slovenia and Serbia over the international break, and appears poised to return for the lunchtime kick off.
The Gunners are also hopeful that Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be available, according to football.london.
Tierney, Partey and Tomiyasu were sent home from international duty early but could play, while Zinchenko also appears to have recovered from a calf injury.
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Although whether Tierney and Tomiyasu start is a different story.
Ben White has impressed at right-back this season, while Zinchenko is the natural choice at left-back.
Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba will continue their budding partnership in the heart of defence, with Aaron Ramsdale between the sticks.
Partey is a sure starter if fit, with Granit Xhaka set to continue alongside him.
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Gabriel Jesus will continue to lead the line after his stunning start to life at the Emirates.
Bukayo Saka has returned from England duty unscathed and will likely play on the right, with Gabriel Martinelli – who was left out of the Brazil squad – on the other side and Odegaard in his usual No10 role.
Alternatively if Partey is not fit enough to start, Zinchenko could be moved into midfield.
That could see Tierney come in, while Tomiyasu may get the nod on the other side.
Mohamed Elneny remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
