Mikel Arteta handed boost as Leeds reveal three stars could miss Arsenal clash

Mikel Arteta’s side looking to get back to winning ways (Picture: PA Wire)

Daniel Farke could be without three first-team stars when Leeds United face Arsenal on Saturday.

The Premier League is back after a three-week international break with the champions hosting Leeds at the Emirates having been thrashed away to Brighton last time out.

Leeds sit in fifth place, three points behind the Gunners, after their impressive start to the new campaign but are set to be without winger Daniel James for their trip down south.

The former Manchester United star picked up a back injury while representing Wales during the international break.

His national teammate Joe Rodon will also not make the trip to the Emirates, returning to individual training after his recent layoff but not deemed fit enough for this weekend.

‘Joe (Rodon) is on his way back in his rehab making good progress,’ Farke said. ‘He has already had individual sessions on the pitch but it will be a bit until he is back in team training.

‘Also, Daniel James will miss the Arsenal game, so he is out with a back injury.

James will not be available on Saturday (Picture: Shutterstock)

‘He came back with this back injury, more or less, from his national team and for that he is not available for this game.’