Arteta’s Balancing Act Ahead of Crucial European TestIn football, timing is everything. When to press. When to drop deep. When to gamble. And, increasingly for Mikel Arteta

A stunning first-leg victory saw the squad came away unscathed, despite Bukayo Saka and two-goal hero Declan Rice limping off, but Ben White has since picked up a knock in training and then both Thomas Partey and Jorginho were forced off against Brentford.

White missed Tuesday's win over Fulham while Timber was substituted with an issue during that game, but the pair could return on Saturday.