Isolating Mikel Arteta says he will be pacing the room during Arsenal-City clash

Mikel Arteta is isolating (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta is ready for the “different experience” of watching his Arsenal side from the biggest room in his house on New Year’s Day as he isolates following a second positive Covid-19 test.

The Gunners host Premier League leaders Manchester City in Saturday’s early kick-off, but assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg will be in charge as Arteta is limited to a watching brief.