There are few players more dogged than Bukayo Saka and it would have taken a small army to keep him away from Wednesday's north London derby, despite his ongoing recovery.
The Arsenal star was pictured watching his team-mates train while steadying himself on crutches ahead of their clash with Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium.
Saka, typically ever-present, underwent surgery on his hamstring in December and is set to be sidelined until March.
He exchanged a hug with a member of staff and was joined by fellow treatment table star Ethan Nwaneri.