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Laurie Martin

Mikel Arteta told what to do with Oleksandr Zinchenko amid North London Derby left-back dilemma

Mikel Arteta could have a pleasant selection dilemma ahead of this weekend's North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur. The Arsenal boss has settled on a fairly settled starting XI so far this season, but he has a big decision to make at left-back for the visit of Antonio Conte's side.

Olkesandr Zinchenko has missed three of Arsenal's last four games through injury and he wasn't included in Ukraine's squad for the international break due to a calf problem. When Zinchenko has not been available, Kieran Tierney has started in his place, although he also suffered an injury scare during the international break.

Tierney was forced off the in the first half of Scotland's 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland on Saturday after suffering a blow to the head. Scotland boss Steve Clarke confirmed post-match that the Arsenal defender was only taken off as a precaution, which is a big boost for the Gunners heading into Saturday's game.

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