Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are “evolving really well” from their injuries - but he is unsure if they will be fit for Arsenal ’s Champions League last-16 tie with PSV Eindhoven. Saka tore his hamstring in December and underwent surgery, while Martinelli also suffered a hamstring injury earlier this month.

Every word from Mikel Arteta's pre-match Arsenal press conference ahead of the Premier League clash with West Ham, including team news and reaction to drawing PSV in the UEFA Champions League

Arsenal have since revealed the extent of Tomiyasu’s injury nightmare, stating the defender’s recovery and rehabilitation programme is expected to be completed towards the end of this year. Havertz tore his hamstring during training in Dubai and Arsenal have confirmed he will not return until next season.

Mikel Arteta said he hopes his Arsenal players “suffer” for the rest of the weekend after a performance that left him “very, very angry”. Arsenal lost 1-0 at home to West Ham on Saturday in a defeat which damaged their title chances.

Mikel Arteta has been slammed over his ‘strange’ substitutions as Arsenal unsuccessfully chased the game in a damaging defeat to West Ham. Arsenal’s hopes of reeling in Liverpool and lifting the Premier League trophy were dealt another blow on Saturday as Arteta’s side were beaten 1-0 by West Ham.

Arsenal are have been dealt a fresh injury blow as they bid to hunt down Liverpool in the Premier League title race.Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scored twice as the Gunners beat Leicester 2-0 on Saturday but manager Mikel Arteta desperately needs some key players back.