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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Mikel Arteta delivers major Takehiro Tomiyasu injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Leicester

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has delivered an update on Takehiro Tomiyasu's fitness ahead of the Premier League clash against Leicester City on Sunday.

The Japanese international has struggled with a calf injury in recent times, starting just one league match since the turn of the year.

Former Southampton ace Cedric Soares has deputised at right-back in Tomiyasu's absence and is likely to start again against the Foxes this weekend, with Arteta admitting that the Gunners are being cautious with the talented defender.

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