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Mikel Arteta has backed Eberechi Eze to make an impression on his debut as Arsenal prepare to face Liverpool on Sunday without several key attacking players including Bukayo Saka.

The England forward will miss the trip to Anfield after picking up a hamstring injury against Leeds last Saturday, although Arteta was hopeful Saka could be back after the international break. The Arsenal manager also confirmed Kai Havertz had undergone surgery on a troublesome knee problem that will keep him out for several weeks. Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard are major doubts for the game against the champions.

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