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Arsenal triple fitness boost ahead of Crystal Palace trip confirmed by Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta has delivered the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.

Prior to the Spaniard speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference at London Colney on Thursday afternoon it was reported that he would be without the services of attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for the big game at Selhurst Park because of a groin problem.

Furthermore, with Kieran Tierney only playing 30 minutes of Arsenal's pre-season and Takehiro Tomiyasu as well as summer signing Fabio Vieira not featuring at all despite being named in the USA tour squad, the trio have been considered doubtful for Friday's London derby under the lights.

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