Arsenal's hopes for the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham have received a significant boost, as four injured players were spotted with the squad just hours before the match. Riccardo Calafiori, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, and club captain Martin Ødegaard were seen leaving the team hotel on Sunday morning, raising speculation about their potential involvement in the game. Manager Mikel Arteta will welcome the news, especially as both Ødegaard and Martinelli have been sidelined since October. Madueke, a summer signing from Chelsea, has not played since September, while Calafiori was a doubt due to a hip injury that forced him to withdraw from the Italy squad. However, there was no sign of Viktor Gyökeres or Kai Havertz, who were also considered doubtful for the match. Arteta had been cautious about the availability of his key players leading up to the derby. On Friday, he stated, “We put a lot of energy during the international break, with all the medical staff as well, to try to bring them [back] as quick as possible. So, tomorrow we have another training session, see how some of them are feeling, whether it is a bit too close to bring them into this game or we feel they can have a contribution in the game. Tomorrow we will have more clarity.” Arteta acknowledged the challenges of returning from injury, noting, “It is the final stage and now it is when there is contact around them, when they have to be pushing to do very unpredictable things that they haven’t done. I think they are going to be with us soon. I don’t know if Sunday is going to be too soon.” As the Gunners prepare for this crucial fixture, the return of these players could prove vital in their quest for victory against their bitter rivals. The final decision on their participation will likely be made after the team's training session on Sunday morning.