EPL: Arteta rules out two Arsenal players for season ahead West Ham clash

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted that Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino whitethorn not play again this season.

Arteta dropped the large hint on Friday, portion answering questions from the media, up of their Premier league travel to West Ham.

When asked astir the availability of Timer and Merino, helium said: “No accidental for the weekend.”

On their chances of being disposable earlier the extremity of the season, Arteta replied: “I don’t know.

“There’s a just spot to do.

“Everything has to beryllium truthful creaseless and speedy if they privation the accidental to play immoderate minutes.”

Timber has not played since the Carabao Cup last decision to City connected March 22, portion Merino is recovering from a breached foot.

EPL: Arteta rules retired 2 Arsenal players for play up West Ham clash