The Gunners completed the loan signing of the centre-back from Flamengo last week, landing the Spaniard until the end of the season. Arsenal also brought in Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton, but Arteta does not think the right-back will be ready for the clash with Steve Bruce's side. "With Pablo a little bit more than Cedric,” Arteta told Arsenal's official website. “But we have to go step by step. He is a new player and I am sure he is very excited and wants to prove everything in three days, so we have to manage him wisely.” Arsenal are currently in Dubai for a warm-weather training trip, as they take advantage of the Premier League's first ever winter break. And Arteta...
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