Mikel Arteta provides update on William Saliba's fitness

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on William Saliba's fitness following the club's 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners resumed their duties after the international break with a convincing win. Speaking after the game, Arteta was asked about the absence of Saliba, who was not in the matchday squad despite training this week.

The Spanish tactician said that he did not want rush the Frenchman back to action after his ankle injury and hinted that he could be involved against Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Arteta said: "He trained yesterday and he did the whole session and he was OK. I spoke to him afterwards and he said I think I need a few more days."

The Gunners have temporarily moved to the top of the standings after a commanding win over Forest. They will be aiming to continue the momentum with a victory in the Champions League next week.