In his pre-game press conference, Mikel Arteta gives the most recent information about the Arsenal team before their Premier League trip to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta Discusses Takehiro Tomiyasu's Near-Death Experience Mikel Arteta spoke to the media before Arsenal's Saturday trip to Aston Villa. It will be a statement for Unai Emery's team to pick up three more points away from home at Villa Park after they defeated Manchester City in the middle of the week.

Takehiro Tomiyasu's recent injury, though, has hurt the team. The Japanese international was in excellent form and would have been a great asset for Arteta's team's next three tough opponents, so it came at the worst possible moment. Following the dramatic events at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night, Arteta gave a team update for the upcoming weekend. Throughout the game, Gabriel Martinelli was kicked quite a few times and came off. However, Mikel Arteta seemed optimistic when questioned about the Brazilian. "Everyone will be alright, I believe," he remarked.

But he did share further details about the most recent developments about Thomas Partey, who has been absent following surgery. Though there had been hints that he may make it to Liverpool, Arteta remained pessimistic about this as a possible return date.

When the Ghanaian is not around, Jorginho may still help Declan Rice. Kai Havertz has also appeared to have significantly improved as of late. On Saturday at 17:30 UK Time, Arsenal takes on Aston Villa. On their matchday blog, football. London will provide all the news and analysis beginning four hours before to kickoff.