Mikel Arteta is set to face the press ahead of the North London derby kicking off in the UAE on Sunday.
Arsenal entered the game after rebounding from a terrible start in the Premier League to win their last three games in all competitions without conceding a goal.
In that time they oversaw several changes on the side with new signings Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiasu and Martin Odegaard all coming in and impressing with a new look set up 4-3-3.
After the international break, the Gunners are set to face their biggest test yet, welcoming their fierce opponent this weekend for a potentially pivotal showdown of their season.
They welcome Granit Xhaka back from suspension for the match, but with Thomas Partey shutting down full fitness, Albert Sambi Lukunga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles both impressive recently in the middle of the park, it will be interesting to see if the Swiss international makes a start.
This is one of several tough questions Arteta is likely to answer in his pre-match press conference on Sunday.
You can follow every word he says football. London Arsenal writers Kaia Kainak and Chris Wheatley on our live blog below.
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