Arteta Says Conscience Is CLEAN! 7 Player Injury Update & Leeds United Preview - Arsenal News Show

MIKEL ARTETA SAYS HIS CONSCIENCE IS CLEAN! The Arsenal manager has faced questions about Manchester City's financial case and his time working under Pep Guardiola, while delivering a major seven-player fitness update ahead of today's Premier League clash with Leeds United.

In today's Arsenal News Show, Tom Canton breaks down Arteta's fascinating press conference, his response to questions surrounding Manchester City's financial-rule breaches and why he believes the ongoing appeal process must be respected.

Having worked at Manchester City before taking charge of Arsenal, Arteta was directly asked whether his conscience was clear. His answer was emphatic: "Yes."

But should the Arsenal manager be expected to say more? And what does the situation mean for the Premier League, its reputation and the wider football landscape?

Meanwhile, there's plenty to discuss regarding Arsenal's injury situation, with updates on seven players as the Gunners prepare to welcome Leeds United to the Emirates Stadium.

Christos Tzolis is set to miss several weeks, while Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa face late fitness decisions. There is more encouraging news concerning returning players, although Declan Rice's workload remains an important consideration.

Finally, we preview Arsenal vs Leeds United, discussing Mikel Arteta's likely starting XI, the biggest selection dilemmas and how the Gunners can respond to their disappointing defeat against Brighton.

Can Arsenal get back to winning ways and restart their Premier League title defence with three points?

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Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear

Arteta responds to questions about Manchester City's financial case

Why Arteta is refusing to comment further during the appeal