Shkodran Mustafi has been offered an Arsenal lifeline as head coach Mikel Arteta admits he currently has a dearth of defensive options. Germany international Mustafi appeared certain to leave the Emirates Stadium either last summer or during the January transfer window having been told by former boss Unai Emery he was surplus to requirements. But, having started just one Premier League game this term, Mustafi could be handed further opportunities by Arteta due to a lengthening injury list. Calum Chambers is sidelined with a knee injury (John Walton/PA) With Calum Chambers sidelined for the remainder of the season and Konstantinos Mavropanos allowed to leave on loan to Nurnberg, Mustafi is...
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