Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal squad after being hit by sickness bug
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta was a happy man following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day and even more so because his squad overcome a sickness bug to put in a superb performance away from home. Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli ensured the Gunners moved back up to second in the Premier League table and continued to put pressure on league leaders Liverpool who are now just six points ahead of Arteta’s side. He wasn’t feeling well at all and he had very clear symptoms so stay away from it, put him in a car and go back to home.” Kai Havertz missed the win over Brentford after coming down with a sickness bug When asked if the bug was disruptive to Arsenal’s plans and preparation, Arteta seemed to downplay the severity of the sickness and claimed that the team were prepared for such things, especially at this time of year.