Arsenal press conference LIVE: Mikel Arteta on Sunderland, Timber, Jesus comments and team news

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Mikel Arteta faces the media ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Sunderland with information on all the latest team news and more

Mikel Arteta faces the media ahead of Arsenal's clash with Sunderland in a tricky away clash, which cost the Gunners two points last season. After five wins from five in all competitions, however, Arteta has plenty of reason to believe they can avenge that draw and this time pick up a victory.

The game comes after the first midweek interruption of the season, having played and travelled back from Naples on Wednesday night. Recovery will have been thin on the ground, and so team news will be key, plus clarity on Jurrien Timber, who travelled but was not involved in the squad.

There is also intrigue in the comments made by Gabriel Jesus after his move to Barcelona which have raised further question marks over the communication players have had over the summer regarding their future.

Updates from the Arsenal manager to follow in our football.london live blog...

Declan Rice makes Arsenal transfer admission and opens up on Champions League 'hurt'

Declan Rice is hungry to play every single week and is ready for another 60-game plus season with Arsenal as they fight on four fronts. For England and Arsenal, the 27-year-old played 69 matches last season, winning the Premier League title and reaching both the League Cup and Champions League final before playing through to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Many have questioned whether or not the former West Ham captain’s output is sustainable after dealing with a neural hamstring issue , but there is no doubt in Rice’s mind what he is capable of.

> “I think for the last six seasons, even since my West Ham days when it was in Europe, I've played 60 plus every season,” he said. “So I think it is sustainable because I've shown that I can do it.

Declan Rice has applauded Arsenal's summer transfer business(Image: Franco Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Hello and welcome to football.london's coverage of Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference.

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