Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the availability of defensive duo Gabriel and Jurrien Timber.
The two missed the end of last season, and neither were involved in our open training session in the Singapore National Stadium on Friday, after missing Wednesday’s friendly win over AC Milan.
But in his pre-match press conference on Friday, the manager said both players are close to making a return.
“Gabi got a little niggle in training and we didn't want to take any risk,” the boss said.
“Hopefully in the next week or so he's going to be able to train and play again.