Arteta Positive About Magalhães' Return Ahead of Everton Clash

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Gabriel Magalhães' injury ahead of Arsenal's match against Everton.

The Brazilian centre-back is progressing well and is doing pitch sessions, giving Arteta reason to be "quite positive" about his recovery.

"He's pushing hard, as he always does every time he's out, and he's evolving really well. He's doing pitch sessions, so he's not too far. We have to see in the last stages of that rehab how he progresses, but we are quite positive about him," Arteta said.

Arteta also mentioned that Gabriel's absence has been felt, but the team has done a good job covering up. With Ben White also out due to a hamstring injury, Arteta is looking forward to having Gabriel back soon, possibly for the match against Aston Villa on December 30.