
Arsenal were without Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Ødegaard in their final training session in north London before travelling to Bilbao for Tuesday’s Champions League opener against Athletic Club. However, Mikel Arteta was able to welcome back some key figures.
The Gunners have been plagued by fitness concerns throughout the new league season. Havertz was forced his have knee surgery after a combative cameo on the opening weekend of the season before Saka and Ødegaard both limped off against Leeds United in August.