Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers
Arsenal have taken caution over Martin Zubimendi during their rare week off from action
Mikel Arteta has given injury updates ahead of Arsenal's trip to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday night, with the Gunners looking to maintain their lead at the top of the table
Arsenal continue their quest for the Premier League title this weekend when they travel to Everton. Victory will maintain the Gunners' control at the top of the table over Christmas.
And manager has had a rare, full week to prepare for the trip to the club he formerly played for, as had no midweek matches to contest.
The opportunity has allowed players who weren't injured to take well-earned rests; meanwhile, those who have suffered damage over the course of the season have been afforded time to try and prepare themselves for .
On Friday morning, Arteta sat down with the media for his pre-match press conference, where he revealed all that he was willing to about the condition of his players.
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Martin Zubimendi
Fears over Martin Zubimendi's absence from training earlier this week were quickly stamped out by the Arteta. "Yeah, that was load management for a few players that played a lot of minutes recently so that's probably the reason why," he answered. "In the small windows that we have, we make sure that we look after him and he understands that every possibility and every chance that you have to look after yourself." The summer signing should therefore be involved as normal against Everton. ( Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Ben White of Arsenal is treated for an injury2 of 7
Ben White
Ben White of Arsenal is treated for an injury
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Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal
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Cristhian Mosquera
Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera was forced off with an injury against Brentford