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Mikel Arteta insists Willian's trip to Dubai during the international break has been 'dealt with internally'... but Arsenal boss refuses to confirm if Brazilian will be in squad to face Leeds

Mikel Arteta has insisted Willian's trip to Dubai during part of the international break has been dealt with by the club.

Brazil forward Willian's trip to Dubai - where he met Salt Bae - came to light after a photograph of the 32-year-old appeared on Instagram, with the winger having not been called up by his national side for November's international matches.

Again, Arteta would not be drawn into discussing the issue at length but - with current government Covid guidelines restricting all international travel 'except in limited circumstances' - the Gunners boss confirmed he had spoken to Willian.