Mikel Arteta delivers positive injury update on Arsenal trio ahead of Liverpool clash

Calafiori, Rice and Tzolis trained on Friday ahead of Sunday's Liverpool match; Saka's thigh injury requires another scan.

Mikel Arteta confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice and Christos Tzolis all trained on Friday and will train again Saturday, with all three expected to be available for Arsenal's Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday, provided training goes smoothly.

Calafiori and Rice both missed Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town due to fitness issues. Rice sustained his problem during the win over Everton last week and was substituted in the 79th minute, while left-back Calafiori appeared in discomfort in the final stages and limped down the tunnel. Noni Madueke also missed the Fleetwood trip with an ankle injury; Arteta said his status would be clearer after Saturday's training session.

Bukayo Saka remains sidelined with a thigh injury and requires another scan to assess fluid buildup. Arteta suggested Saka's return for England's international break starting November 9 looks likely but will depend on the scan results. Max Dowman is serving a three-game ban following his red card at Fleetwood.