Mikel Arteta has stood by Arsenal's training methods after revealing that both Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi picked up injuries during a post-match session on Saturday — a development he described as "far from ideal."

The Arsenal manager acknowledged the setbacks but stopped short of criticising the club's approach to recovery sessions, instead defending the programme that led to both players being sidelined.

The timing of the injuries adds further pressure on Arsenal's squad depth, with the pair picking up knocks in a session held after a matchday rather than in competitive action itself.