Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes, Saliba, Timber Ahead Villa Vs Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has been handed a boost after confirming Bruno Guimaraes is in contention to make his Arsenal debut, Independent reports.

The Gunners face Aston Villa on Monday night as they continue their Premier League title defence.

And after a £75m move from Newcastle, Bruno Guimaraes’ delayed full debut could take place at Villa Park, having suffered a groin problem before the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

“Yes potentially,” Arteta noted in his pre-match press conference when pushed over the potential for the Brazil international to feature.”

Arteta then denied any concerns remain over the player: “No, we just managed the last few days with him, he’s been out on the pitch doing training sessions but we need to manage the load.

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Arteta then shared an update on Jurrien Timber, who could be back soon, with Ben White deputising against Coventry City and Ezri Konsa a potential option having joined for £50m from Villa.

”We have increased his load, if everything goes well then we can step it up again,” Arteta said.

While William Saliba’s return appears to be a way off: “Willy is going to take a while.”