Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a significant boost ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, confirming the return of key attacker Ebere Eze. The creative midfielder has been sidelined for the Gunners' last three matches due to a calf issue but has now successfully returned to training.

Arteta praised Eze's determination to recover, stating, "He is available. My first conversation with him after he felt that niggle was that he wanted to be available the next week. That was not possible. The recovery, the way he has shown to get back, the way he has pushed." Eze's return provides a welcome creative spark for Arsenal's title-chasing campaign.

However, the fitness news is mixed for the North London side. Arteta indicated that late decisions will be made on the availability of several other first-team players, including star winger Bukayo Saka and defenders Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, and Piero Hincapie. Their potential absences could test the squad's depth as they look to secure a vital three points.