Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal "have the resources to cope" with Gabriel Magalhaes' season-ending injury, hinting both Ben White and Jurriën Timber could soon return to action.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that the injury to centre back Gabriel Magalhaes was hard to digest after the Brazilian became the third player to require surgery for a hamstring injury at the North London club this season.

The news that Gabriel is going to be out for the whole season is a big blow for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. The centre-back has arguably been Arsenal's best player this season, but his injury is just the latest chapter in frustrating campaign .