Regarding William Saliba, Arteta expressed that his ankle injury was unexpected and he hopes it will be a short-term issue.

Arteta also provided an update on Kai Havertz, stating that he is not yet ready to return to the team, but is making progress.

When asked for a general update on the injured players, Arteta replied that Saliba's injury is expected to be resolved in a few days, Trossard's in a few days, Havertz's in a few weeks, and Gabriel's in a few weeks as well.

Arteta emphasized the importance of the team's performance against Brentford, stating that they need to set the tone and rely on the home support to create a lively atmosphere.

He encouraged the fans to "fight like animals" and contribute to the team's success.

Arteta also praised Christian Norgaard, who joined the team from Brentford in the summer, for bringing a new dynamic and leadership to the squad.

Finally, Arteta highlighted several players who have made significant contributions to the team's success, including David Raya, Mikel Merino, and Declan Rice.

He praised Raya's exceptional goalkeeping skills and Merino's impressive goalscoring form, while acknowledging that Rice still has room to improve.