The Gunners welcome the Reds in the Cup tie at the Emirates Stadium and ahead of the game, Arteta has issued an update on a couple of key stars.

Zinchenko sustained a calf injury before the turn of the year and he was absent in the 2-1 derby derby to Fulham in the Premier League.

Arteta revealed that he has been progressing well over the past few days and the Ukrainian will undergo a late fitness test before the game.

Meanwhile, the Gunners boss clarified that Thomas Partey has yet to return to first-team training and he could be sidelined for a few more weeks.

Partey did not travel with Ghana for the African Cup of Nations and Arteta insisted that it was common sense as the midfielder was not fit.

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