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Mikel Arteta says £12m Arsenal talent always trains and prepares so well

Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte

Arsenal are preparing for a huge Premier League game against Manchester United on Wednesday evening.

The Gunners are back in form and they’re eager to make up the ground they lost prior to the November international break.

Arsenal are currently sweating on the fitness of Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino, who missed out on the win over West Ham.

As a result, Jorginho could potentially feature again, having already started back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking at his pre-match presser, revealed what he says is Jorginho’s “biggest quality” and what he’s “always” telling him.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he’s always telling Jorginho to ‘be ready’

Arteta told the that Jorginho’s biggest quality is how he makes his teammates better when he’s on the pitch.

The Arsenal boss also said he’s “always told” the £12million man that he always needs to be ready – and Jorginho hasn’t let him down.

“That’s his quality,” said Arteta. “I always mention that his biggest quality is the capacity that he has to make others better.

“I always told him be ready because there will be a time where we need him. The way he prepares is top. When we need him to play he’s ready.”

The feeling is clearly mutual, with Jorginho recently saying Arteta is an “unbelievable” manager.

Arsenal v Man United team news

Partey, Merino and Riccardo Calafiori all face late fitness tests, as per .

However, Gabriel Magalhaes is not mentioned, suggesting he’ll be fine to start against Man United.

Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain on the sidelines as they continue to recover from knee issues.

As for Man United, Ruben Amorim suggested Leny Yoro could return to the squad after recovering from injury.

Victor Lindelof is set to miss out with a hamstring injury, while Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez are suspended.

Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night and the Premier League fixture is scheduled to kick off at 8:15pm GMT.