Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Arteta said Bukayo Saka, who injured his hip during the warm-up against Leeds, "is much better" and hopes to have the winger back "very soon".
The Arsenal manager also confirmed Martin Odegaard will return in "a matter of days" while Jurrien Timber is available for the visit of Sunderland.
Arteta believes Mikel Merino "can still add value to the team" despite the Spain midfielder being out for months with a foot injury.