Injury twist, Declan Rice hint – Everything spotted in Arsenal training before Everton

Title-chasing Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday evening as they face Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Gunners currently sit top of the table and will be hoping to either extend or re-establish their lead at the summit after Manchester City face West Ham United earlier in the day.

Injury problems have plagued Mikel Arteta's side this season, but those have alleviated in recent weeks with Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba and Leandro Trossard returning. All four of those featured prominently in Friday's training session, but one key player was not spotted after already missing a session this week.

Rice's absence was due to illness and that was somewhat clear in his display at Emirates Stadium last weekend. However, he looked to be feeling himself again as Arsenal prepare for their first trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Here are some pictures from Arsenal training before Arsenal's trip to Everton: