Mikel Arteta addressed recent claims made by Gabriel Jesus, who left Arsenal for Barcelona on 1 September after four years with the club. Jesus told SportyTV that he was asked to train separately from the rest of the squad without any explanation, saying, "nobody told me nothing." Arteta expressed surprise at these allegations and pointed to Leandro Trossard, who was sold to Besiktas in July, as an example of how the club maintains a connection with former players. Trossard was present in the Arsenal dressing room during last Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to Arteta. Arteta also commented on remarks from former player Ian Wright, who criticized the lack of communication around Gabriel Martinelli's move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal on 3 September. Arteta said he had a private conversation with Jesus in the dressing room and emphasized his gratitude for the player’s time at Arsenal. He acknowledged that delivering difficult news is sometimes necessary and that he would be willing to do so if needed. Arteta stressed the importance of maintaining good relationships with former players, citing Trossard's continued presence as an example. In preparation for Arsenal's Champions League match against Napoli, Arteta revealed that the club anticipated travel delays due to issues with UK air traffic control. These disruptions caused a flight delay to Naples, but the team still managed to win 1-0 in the match the following night. Arteta explained that he intentionally introduced challenges during pre-season to help the squad adapt to unexpected situations. He emphasized the need to remain calm and use extra time effectively, rather than panicking during disruptions. Regarding team fitness, Arteta confirmed that Ben White is available to play against Sunderland. Jurrien Timber is also nearing a return from injury and is close to being back in action.