Mikel Arteta updates Arsenal squad fitness before visiting Sunderland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided injury updates ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Defender Ben White is available for the 20:00 BST fixture despite a late substitution in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Napoli. Jurrien Timber has resumed training and is in good shape, while Cristhian Mosquera nears a return to the active squad. Arteta emphasized the importance of mental preparation for travel logistics, noting the club intentionally simulates challenges like transit delays during the pre-season to avoid disruption. Arsenal aims to improve upon last season's 2-2 draw at the same venue. The team remains focused on maintaining competition standards and securing points away from home.
- •Ben White is fit for Saturday's match against Sunderland.
- •Jurrien Timber has returned to training after a recent absence.
- •Cristhian Mosquera is nearing availability for selection.
- •Kick-off at the Stadium of Light is scheduled for 20:00 BST.
- •Arteta cited last season's 2-2 draw as a key learning experience.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta offers encouraging update on two injured Arsenal stars
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta on squad fitness, adapting to travel delays and Sunderland
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 20:00 BST). Defender Ben White is "fine" to play against Sunderland, despite coming off late on in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Napoli, while Jurrien Timber has been "training with us for a few days and looks in good shape". Cristhian Mosquera is "doing really well" and may be available for "either this one or the next one".
"Mikel Arteta has offered some encouraging news on the fitness of Cristhian Mosquera and Jurrien Timber, as fans want to know whether they will be fit to face Sunderland.Arsenal’s injury problems hav...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:00 AMArteta offers encouraging update on two injured Arsenal stars
Mikel Arteta has offered some encouraging news on the fitness of Cristhian Mosquera and Jurrien Timber, as fans want to know whether they will be fit to face Sunderland.Arsenal’s injury problems hav...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:09 AMArteta on squad fitness, adapting to travel delays and Sunderland
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 20:00 BST). Defender Ben White is "fine" to play against Sunderland, despite coming off late on in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Napoli, while Jurrien Timber has been "training with us for a few days and looks in good shape". Cristhian Mosquera is "doing really well" and may be available for "either this one or the next one".
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