Arsenal press conference LIVE: Mikel Arteta on Sporting CP, Gyokeres, Saka, Rice and injury updates

Mikel Arteta faces the media ahead of Arsenal's clash with Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. The Gunners are coming off the back of two very tricky results against Manchester City and Southampton, taking the number of competitions they’re involved in from four to two.

The mood is perhaps at its lowest for some time, and there is growing pressure surrounding the European and Premier League hopes. Arteta needs to get results in these next four games, with away and home legs against the Portuguese champions, with domestic fixtures versus Bournemouth and Manchester City coming up too.

There are still some players in doubt as Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber were not spotted in training, however, Gabriel Magalhaes, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard all were. Arteta is sure to be asked for the latest on team news shortly.

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