Arteta gives fitness update on five Arsenal players for City clash

Arsenal boss reveals trio available but two defenders miss Community Shield.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta confirmed Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Zubimendi are available for Sunday's Community Shield, but William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will miss out due to injury.

• All three returning players trained with the squad ahead of the match.
• Saliba's back issue is a long-term concern after aggravating it.
• Timber is sidelined with a groin problem.

“Yeah they will be available, they trained today and will train tomorrow.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal face Manchester City in Cardiff on Sunday with a depleted defense but key midfielders back.

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