Mikel Arteta faces the media ahead of Arsenal's clash with Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Gunners can give themselves a major boost in hoping to reach the final of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2006.
The Gunners' manager has some frustrations to deal with, including news that Kai Havertz is expected to miss both ties with an injury suffered against Newcastle United. It is also hoped he will have updates on how Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze have recovered from the game, in addition to the latest on Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.
Plus there's the added spice of [Diego Simeone talking about the Gunners' interest in Julian Alvarez this summer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/julian-alvarez-atletico-madrid-arsenal-33852211)...
This is a monumental opportunity for Arsenal, who are on the cusp of ending the season in spectacular fashion, historically for all the right or all the wrong reasons. It truly is an all-or-nothing scenario.
Updates from the Arsenal manager to follow in our football.london live blog...
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to **football.london's** coverage of Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference.
Our Arsenal reporter **Tom Canton** is in attendance to bring all the latest updates. Quotes to follow...