Arteta confirms three Arsenal stars fit for Community Shield

Arsenal welcome back three key players but two remain sidelined for the Community Shield clash.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta confirmed Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Bukayo Saka are available for the Community Shield, but William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are still recovering from injuries.

• Saliba suffered a back injury during France's World Cup semi-final defeat.
• Timber picked up a groin injury before the Netherlands' campaign.
• All five players missed pre-season friendlies.

Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday with a strengthened squad, but defensive depth remains a concern.

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