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Luke Thrower

Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal had 'no time' to prepare for Leeds clash amid scheduling challenge

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that his players won't be able to have a single training session before the side face off against Leeds United on Sunday. It comes off the back of the Gunners going on their travels in the Europa League, having faced Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.

They registered a huge 1-0 win to ensure they stay top of the group after three games played, though they had to travel to and from the Arctic circle to do so. With such a quick turnaround to making yet another trip - though this time to Yorkshire rather than Norway - there won't be enough time for training amid the need for recovery surrounding the travel.

"There's no time," Arteta said on training before the game. "We give them ideas, some videos, get them active, recover them well and that's it, not much.

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