Arsenal injury news ahead of North London Derby vs Tottenham - London

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The Gunners will take on Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hotspur in a highly anticipated North London derby this weekend

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Arsenal are back in Premier League action this weekend after their recent entry into the FA Cup, 

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where they progressed to the fourth round with a 3-0 win over League One outfit Oxford United.

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Mikel Arteta named a relatively strong side for the clash,

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who were in a tough fightback for most of the proceedings.

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There is six days between their FA Cup clash and their return to the Premier League,

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where they have the tough task of traveling to Tottenham for the North London derby. 

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The reverse fixture ended in a 3–1 victory for London's red half, 

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but it could be a different type of challenge away from home.

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With such a huge fixture at the top of the table just around the corner, 

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Arteta would expect to have a full squad to choose from. 

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With that said, here's a look at the latest Arsenal injury news.

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Jesus suffered medial ligament damage while playing for Brazil against Cameroon in the World Cup group stages.

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The 25-year-old later returned to London to undergo surgery on his knee.

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rehabilitation and posted last week that he no longer requires crutches. 

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The striker posted another encouraging update on his recovery that offers a more insightful view.

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