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Arsenal boss Arteta: Zinchenko close to return

Arsenal wing-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is close to returning to full fitness, says manager Mikel Arteta.

The Arsenal boss updated the media on his squad's fitness ahead of Sunday's trip to Southampton.

He said: “I think Bukayo Saka is fine, he was a bit struggling near the end [of Thursday's Europa League victory over PSV Eindhoven] but hopefully he will be fine for Sunday.

Gabriel Martinelli came on, he had a tough week, he wasn't feeling great during the week but the day before the game he was already feeling better.

“Oleksandr Zinchenko is close, he was getting better and better before having a setback on the injury he had at the start of the season, which is a shame, but knowing him he will be back very soon."

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