The Gunners' Norwegian captain missed the October international break after leaving his October 4 start against West Ham following an appearance lasting just under 30 minutes, failing to build on a superb display in a UEFA Champions League midweek win against Olympiacos,

In a bid to give the Gunners the best chance of success against a West Ham United team that had won on their previous two visits to the Emirates, Arteta utilised a pair of standout creators in midfield, with captain Martin Ødegaard starting alongside Eberechi Eze.

Fulham and Arsenal will go head-to-head in the Premier League at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening, with the Gunners keen to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Is the captain's fitness a concern? What should Berta prioritise next? And is Calafiori king of the rebels in Arteta's squad?

Arsenal continued their strong start to the Premier League season with a narrow but hard-fought victory over Fulham, as Mikel Arteta hailed his side’s growing maturity and defensive discipline at Craven Cottage.