Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal illness issues after win over Brentford

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.

But Arteta revealed several of his players were struck down by a virus on the eve of the game.

Kai Havertz was sent home with the bug...