Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal preparations for Brentford clash derailed by illness

“It affected players on the pitch and off the pitch,” said Arteta when quizzed about the bug.
Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal preparations for Brentford clash derailed by illness

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side beat Brentford (Steven Paston/PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted preparations for his side’s win over Brentford were derailed by a bug which swept through his squad.

The Gunners came from a goal down to complete a 3-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium to move back up to second and six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool to keep their title dream alive.

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