Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivers injury update ahead of  meeting with Tottenham….

Arsenal is still expecting to have Gabriel Martinelli available for their match against Tottenham, as he is “not ruled out” of the north London derby.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Brazilian winger was considered to be a major doubt for a grudge match against Spurs at Emirates Stadium on Sunday after being forced off against Everton after just 24 minutes. He then played no part in a 4-0 Champions League win over PSV.

THE GRANDER IMAGE
Martinelli has been dealing with a hamstring issue, but Mikel Arteta revealed to reporters that Thomas Partey is still out of his team’s crucial match against neighborhood rivals. There are no additional significant concerns, and the remainder are available. We are presently evaluating Gabi Martinelli. He has not yet been ruled out.

WHO SAID WHAT
While having to make a significant decision over Martinelli, Arsenal must also choose a goalkeeper. In the club’s most recent two games, David Raya has been preferred as the starting goalkeeper, and Arteta noted how Aaron Ramsdale, an England international, has reacted to that choice: “I care about every player not playing, but it’s my responsibility to make a decision,” decision in the best possible way for the team. He’s been supportive and great around the place, that’s what I expect from my players. So far he has been really good. Am I comfortable [making the decision]? I’m not sure. In your stomach it’s hard. When players don’t play it’s difficult. You want them to feel wanted but it’s tough. We have seen how important it is for everybody to feature over the season