(Reuters) - Arsenal are dealing with a challenging situation with the squad hit by COVID-19 cases and injuries, manager Mikel Arteta said after they lost to Chelsea, their second defeat in as many games at the start of the Premier League season.
After a season-opening loss at newcomers Brentford, Arteta's team were beaten 2-0 by London rivals Chelsea at home on Sunday.
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