Arsenal have been dealt an injury setback with Christos Tzolis ruled out for "a few weeks", but Mikel Arteta is hopeful Declan Rice will be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Tzolis suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Greece and returned early for assessment. His absence leaves Arteta with a decision to make on the left wing, where Eberechi Eze could get an opportunity after making four substitute appearances in the Gunners' first five league games this season.Arteta's Arsenal: the olive tree, the madness and the making of a monsterEze provided the winner during Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa and is the leading candidate to step in, although Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka could also offer alternatives if rotation is required.Rice, meanwhile, withdrew from the England squad to manage his workload after a demanding run of football. The midfielder was Arsenal's most-used player last season and also featured eight times at the World Cup."We have to manage him because he's had a few issues since he's come back from the World Cup," Arteta said. "It was the sensible thing to do and hopefully tomorrow he is available."Carrick's painful truth about Man City saga – you can give us medals, but not the momentKai Havertz and Ezri Konsa are also carrying muscular concerns after withdrawing from international duty, while Arteta confirmed that Piero Hincapie, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White are available. Their fitness provides welcome defensive depth, particularly at right-back, where White can offer cover behind Jurrien Timber.Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday before welcoming Lille to the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League on Tuesday, making Rice's potential return particularly timely.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 6Saturday14.30: (1.40) Arsenal (4.85) Leeds (8.20) 17.00: (2.70) Aston Villa (3.35) Brentford (2.60) 17.00: (1.80) Chelsea (3.70) Bournemouth (4.40) 17.00: (2.80) Ipswich (3.40) Fulham (2.50)17.00: (3.10) Sunderland (3.40) Brighton (2.30) 19.30: (1.75) Man.Utd. (3.80) Tottenham (4.60) Sunday16.00: (2.65) Crystal Palace (3.20) Nott.Forest (2.75)16.00: (3.60) Hull (3.40) Everton (2.10) 18.30: (2.75) Liverpool (3.45) Man.City (2.50)Monday22.00: (3.30) Coventry (3.50) Newcastle (2.15)***odds are subject to change***
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