Oleksandr Zinchenko will be back for Arsenal's clash with Southampton
Oleksandr Zinchenko set to return for Arsenal’s clash with Southampton in a boost for Mikel Arteta – after the Ukrainian was replaced by Kieran Tierney in the Gunners’ draw at West Ham because of a tight groin
- The 26-year-old was left out of the squad at West Ham because of the injury
- Mikel Arteta will look to bounce back against the Premier League’s bottom club
- Arsenal are also offering support to Bukayo Saka after he was subjected to abuse
Arsenal are optimistic Oleksandr Zinchenko will return for Friday’s home match against Southampton after he missed their draw at West Ham through injury.
The 26-year-old was left out of the squad at the London Stadium because of a tight groin, but the injury is not thought to be serious.
Kieran Tierney played in his place at West Ham. After letting a 2-0 lead slip for the second match in a row, Mikel Arteta’s league leaders will look to bounce back against the Premier League’s bottom club on Friday night.
Arsenal are offering support to Bukayo Saka after the forward was subjected to abuse online following his penalty miss in Sunday’s draw.
The club are working with technology experts and social media firms to identify the culprits.
Oleksandr Zinchenko will return against Southampton after he missed their draw at West Ham
The 26-year-old was left out and Kieran Tierney played in his place at the London Stadium
Meanwhile, Arsenal have offered Reiss Nelson a new contract, with his deal expiring at the end of the season.
The forward, 23, wants to stay at the club he joined as a nine-year-old despite his bit-part role under Arteta, and it is understood he has been offered an increase on his £35,000-a-week wages.
Aston Villa, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton and AC Milan are interested in signing Nelson this summer.
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