With Timber and Calafiori out, Takehiro Tomiyasu injured, and William Saliba still on holiday, Jakub Kiwior ended up starting the game as Arsenal’s right-centre-back.
Arteta should have more of his usual options available by the time Arsenal’s next friendly rolls around, with the Gunners facing Bayer Leverkusen next Wednesday, August 7th at 18:00 BST.