‘He’s fine’: Big boost as Arteta confirms £55m Arsenal star is available for Hull City game

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that defender Ezri Konsa is fit ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. The 29-year-old was substituted as a precaution due to a knee knock during Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, but Arteta confirmed the center-back has recovered and is feeling much better.

Konsa is poised to start in central defense alongside Gabriel Magalhaes, having originally joined Arsenal from Aston Villa for an initial £55 million fee. Meanwhile, fellow defender William Saliba has returned to full training following a lengthy back injury, with the Frenchman potentially making an appearance from the bench against Hull.