However, the Gunners have also had a number of positive tests among their players.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, Cedric Soares, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Calum Chambers all missed the Boxing Day win over Norwich after contracting the virus.
Albert Sambi Lokonga has recently returned to the match-day squad after he also spent a period in isolation following a positive test.
News of Arteta’s positive test comes after a record number of 103 cases were recorded in the Premier League in the period between December 20 and 26.
source: express.co.uk