Arsenal have been handed a boost this week as Mikel Arteta's squad jetted off to the Middle East for their midwinter training camp. 

Arteta will be taking Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus to Dubai with his Arsenal squad as trio of injured players ramp up their recovery.

Arsenal have travelled to Dubai for a week away from London for a mix of training, R&R and commercial reasons.

Some players flew after the FA Cup defeat at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday, while the remainder travelled on Tuesday.

Arsenal said in a statement: "We have regularly travelled to Dubai over the past few years during the chilly British winters seeking training conditions in warm weather, and this year’s opportunity provides the squad with the chance to work hard together ahead of the second half of the campaign.

"As well as a host of training sessions in sunnier climes ahead of our return to action against Crystal Palace on Saturday, January 20, the squad will also participate in several activations with club partners, including Emirates, adidas, Sobha Realty and TCL."

The team will return on January 17 as they gear up for the London derby against Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Saturday, January 20.