Wenger: We can cope without Mustafi

Arsene Wenger is confident his Arsenal defence can hold firm over the festive period despite Shkodran Mustafi being ruled out for around three weeks.

"It is a challenge, because we had a good defensive stability but we have Gabriel, we have Holding, who can come in for him," Wenger told arsenal.com ahead of Tuesday night's match at Everton.

"Overall, I am confident that both can do well, but that’s one of the tests we have." 

The Gunners remain without Santi Cazorla (ankle), Danny Welbeck, Per Mertesacker (both knee) and Mathieu Debuchy (hamstring) for the trip to Goodison Park, while Aaron Ramsey is also not yet ready to return.