Arsenal are back to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon for a London derby against Brentford in the Premier League.

Arteta have confirmed that both Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe remain out of meeting with Brentford.

“They have started to some activities and have been outside but they are not ready yet to contribute,” he said.

Arsenal’s number nine Gabriel Jesus has now returned to the London Colney training centre as he steps up his recovery from a

knee injury, but manager Mikel Arteta says it is too early to put a timeline on his first-team return.

Jesus has not played for the Gunners since November, having suffered a knee injury while on international duty with Brazil at the World Cup.

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So far, however, Eddie Nketiah has done a fine job of deputising, scoring four times in six League starts since the winter break.

Arteta:

Gabi’s doing really well, he’s already been outside a little bit.

It’s still early stages and he keeps pushing everybody every single day.

We need to respect timelines and processes but he’s doing really well.

“He’s still too far from [a return date]. You see now when you put loads through that knee and get some movement and actions,

they’re not as controlled as the ones he has been doing. [You have to see] how the knee reacts.”

Meanwhile Mohamed Elneny is expected to miss the rest of the season after going under the knife.

Arsenal Possible Lineup:

Ramsdale;

White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko;

Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka;

Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Arsenal will be without Oleksandr Zinchenko for the weekend London derby at Brentford, but Thomas Partey is fit to return.

Mikel Arteta was typically guarded on team news ahead of a trip to west London, but confirmed the setback for his left-back.

Ben White, though is fit despite missing out on a place in the England squad.

Emile Smith Rowe continues to struggle with groin problems that have plagued him for almost a year, and joins Mohamed Elneny and

Reiss Nelson on the treatment table, leaving Arteta with several selection issues to overcome against a physical Brentford side.

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Arteta didn’t explain Zinchenko’s absence but the Ukrainian FA confirmed his the defender’s fitness on Friday afternoon. Kieran Tierney should deputise.

A statement read:

“Oleksandr Zinchenko will not be able to help the blue and yellow during the September matches in the UEFA Nations League.

“The Arsenal player suffered a calf muscle injury during training at the club which will require two weeks for treatment and recovery.

“Oleksandr immediately personally informed the head coach of the Ukrainian national team,

Oleksandr Petrakov, of the unfortunate news by calling him. We wish Sashka a speedy recovery.”

Partey is expected to come in for Albert Sambi Lokonga after his return from injury.

Predicted Arsenal XI:

Ramsdale;

White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney;

Partey, Xhaka;

Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli;

Jesus