Arteta on Auba, Smith and Nketiah

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Arteta's press conference today highlighted the importance of Auba, Nketiah and Smith Rowe's possible loan.

The coach expresses his satisfaction to Auba's Leeds match day program comment on his commitment to the club and his desire to take Arsenal back to the top where its belong.

Arteta says he intend to keep the striker. He explains his importance for the club and believe the Gabon forward will remain at the club.

Arteta also welcomes questions on Nketiah and Smith future. The boss says they are still looking at the possible option for them. He says the club is still looking at the possibility, whether to keep them at the club or let them spend the remainder of the season on loan.

The club, according to Arteta is yet to conclude on the future of the young Gunners.

Crystal Palace match provide us with another opportunity for us to get three needed points and be closer to the top four.

Palace plays a physical match which may be too much for Arsenal team who struggle to maintain same pace for 90 minutes.

But Arteta fully knows what is at stake and what he expect from Palace and his team.

As Gooners, we can only hope for a good game from the lads.

COYG!!