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Arteta on... what Cedric adds to the team

Cedric Soares is fully fit for the first time since he joined the club - and Mikel Arteta believes he can add "a different quality" to the team.

The Portugal international initially joined us in January but had a leg injury, before sustaining a facial problem since football restarted.

But now Cedric is ready to go - and is in contention to face Norwich on Wednesday evening.

"He's a different quality in the full-back area than what we have," Arteta said.

"He's a gifted, technical player and is probably the best we have in the final third to make the right decision and attack the box as well.