Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given an update on injuries ahead of Saturday�s Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Emirates.
Bukayo Saka is close to a return after a hip issue, with Arteta saying he could be back very soon, while Martin Odegaard, is due to sit out the next few days with a knock.
Arteta also confirmed Jurrien Timber is fit despite missing training, but midfielder Mikel Merino faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines following foot surgery and is unlikely to return before May.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has ruled wantaway striker Jean Phillippe Mateta out of the next two matches after his deadline day move to Italy collapsed.
Mateta failed a medical with AC Milan after concerns over his knee.
That could now mean surgery, which would effectively end his hopes of going to the World Cup with France.
