Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in high spirits as he looks to facing former player Granit Xhaka ina huge Premier League clash away to Sunderland. Gabriel Jesus is back in training as he hints one his five injured forwards could make a surprise return in the last match before the international break.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 INTRO
0:10 injuries? same as midweek
0:21 Jesus training again? see how he copes playing with other players again and great to have him back
0:59 Gyokeres etc still out?
1:15 some of them back after international break
1:32 Xhaka says you changed him as a person? i loved every minute with him and he was in a moment in his career when he need to be loved and valued - he made me a better coach
2:25 difficult to let him go in 2023? i persuaded him to stay once bi it was a unique opportunity for him and the right moment
3:05 Xhaka at Sunderland one of best signings of the summer
3:30 Pep 1000th game? what a career and inspiration
4:12 Man City v Liverpool? i'm just focussed on our game
4:50 not surprised by Sunderland form as we know how good they are
5:23 Arsenal getting enough credit? it's not about that
5:46 how get to next level? learn every game
6:30 aim for 1000 games? i'd be happy and proud to do what he has done in his career
6:58 Xhaka under appreciated here? he was loved here
8:08 fixtures in December? i'm super optimistic it will be sorted
9:20 Jesus qualities?
10:10 Jesus still has a role to play here and need options in attack
10:35 one striker back for Saturday? i don't want to give too much away
11:23 use of AI and how it helps coaching insights
11:40 Arsenal football intelligence unit
12:20 Xhaka left gap in dressing room? not an easy decision
13:15 other lplayers step up in his absence? for sure
13:50 opportunities to lay down title race marker
14:30 changed Xhaka role?
?? Declan Rice in teh form of his career
comfort MLS after Engkland axe? It could be to his benefit
16:38 Havertz? have to manage his minutes but he has never been injured before this knee injury
17:15 Merino up front again? he's played 3 roles this seson
17:45 Merino qualities as a forward? intelligence and a winning mentality
18:36 we have a squad to achieve what we want
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By HaytersTV
November 7, 2025