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Huge Arsenal injury boost! Mikel Arteta confirms key Gunners trio are set to be fit for new Premier League season after loss to Spurs in Hong Kong

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided a promising update regarding the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of the new Premier League season. Speaking after his side’s narrow 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong, the Spanish manager expressed confidence that the trio will be ready to feature when the Gunners kick off their campaign against Manchester United on August 17.

'Get back in your box!' – Mikel Arteta branded an 'insufferable pr*ck' after bizarre touchline clash with Pedro Porro in Arsenal's friendly defeat to Tottenham

A pre-season North London derby turned unexpectedly heated when Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta found himself in a physical confrontation with Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. The incident, which unfolded in the second half of a tense friendly clash, added an edge to what was otherwise billed as a tune-up match ahead of the new Premier League season.