Latest Arsenal injury news for Tottenham as Arteta close to dream scenario after Timber update

Mikel Arteta could have the full compliment of his Arsenal squad available for the North London Derby against Tottenham. The Gunners sit top of the Premier League table following the midweek victory over Chelsea with Manchester City closing the gap after their win against Brighton.

Liverpool meanwhile, lost significant ground in the title race with defeat to Merseyside neighbours Everton. With Jurgen Klopp's side beaten at Goodison Park, Arsenal will be out to ensure they do not suffer the same setback at the home of their bitter rivals.

The Gunners have been fortunate regarding injuries in recent weeks with Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu, despite a minor blip for the latter, all returning and remaining fit. Jurrien Timber has been on the injury list since August and Arteta's initial update certainly suggested he would be the only potential absentee to face Spurs.

«Availability we mentioned before, that it was something key,» Arteta replied in a press conference when asked for the latest team news. «Apart from Jurrien it's going to be very close that we have everybody available. That's a huge boost that elevates the training sessions, the competition, between the players and the alternatives to pick the right line ups to change the game. It’s going to be something very important.»

Last Monday, Timber started for Arsenal's academy against Blackburn with his 45-minute display marked with a superb goal. Despite the plan appearing clear for the Netherlands international, Arteta was previously reluctant to suggest he could feature against Spurs but his stance now appears to have changed.

«We’re going to have to make that decision tomorrow after a training session,» Arteta said when asked if Timber would