Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of Arsenal’s match with Crystal Palace on Sunday. Eberechi Eze will be facing his former club and the manager gave his thoughts on what it’s like to play an old friend or two.

He also delved into the set-piece discussion, which continues to dominate discourse and the Gunners’ matches. While he also gave an update on the status of Gabriel Magalhaes and some of the longer term absentees.

Here is every word from the press conference:

Can we start off with any team news after the Atletico game?

Not much, obviously Big Gabi had to leave the pitch with an issue, and he hasn't been able to train yet, so let’s see how he evolves in the next 24 hours, whether he's available or not for the weekend.

And any news on the longer term injuries in Madueke, Odegaard, Havertz, Jesus?

They are all progressing really well, they are all starting to do certain activities,...