Arsenal deal with injury concerns before Lille clash
Arsenal-linked striker Nicolo Tresoldi has been tipped by Club Brugge manager Ivan Lecko to 'reach the top' after 28 goals in 67 games and a strong start this season.
Nigel Winterburn said Arsenal can use Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back against Lille if needed, with Hincapie injured, while stressing the youngster remains a midfielder first.
Arteta said Noni Madueke 'took his chance' after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Leeds United, praising the winger's training form after he started on the left following Christos Tzolis's injury.
Olivier Giroud said leaving Arsenal for Chelsea in 2018 was necessary to play at the World Cup, calling it a sad but important choice before his Champions League return with Lille.
Arsenal are mourning Ken Friar, a club titan whose 9-decade association included helping drive the move to Emirates Stadium and earning honours including an OBE.
Olivier Giroud praised Arteta before Lille face Arsenal, saying his former team-mate was 'made for a managerial career' and hailing the team he has built at the Emirates.
Arteta confirmed Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie were injured in a post-match training session after the 2-1 win over Leeds United, with scans due before Arsenal's Champions League tie.
Lille travel to Arsenal without Tiago Santos after the right-back suffered a serious knee injury against Le Havre, forcing Davide Ancelotti into a likely defensive reshuffle.
Arsenal host Lille with William Saliba and Christos Tzolis out, while Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi are doubts. Lille are missing Tiago Santos, Ethan Mbappe and Hamza Igamane.
Arteta wants Bukayo Saka thinking 'two or three' goals per game, saying a mentality shift and more penalty-box presence can lift Arsenal's winger to another level.
