Arsenal hope to resume full contact exercises as soon as tomorrow and 11-a-side drills soon after following agreement from Premier League clubs to move to the next phase of their return to training.
Confirmation of the unanimous agreement of the top flight to push their plans forward came at midday with Arsenal having already formed their plans for what will take place at London Colney over the coming days. That will include tackling and exercises across the squad.
Full 11-on-11 drills at London Colney are not expected to be resumed immediately but Arteta is understood to be keen to build towards reintroducing them, possibly before the end of the week.
The squad are set to gather at London Colney as a group on Wednesday, the first time they will have trained together since March 10, the day before their trip to Manchester City was postponed and just before Mikel Arteta was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Arteta's squad resumed individual work at the training ground on April 25 in highly regulated fashion whilst their first training session took place on May 20. Those have been limited to five man groups with Arteta dividing his squad with forwards work separately to defenders.
Throughout this period social distancing regulations have been obeyed and they will continue to be, with the Premier League statement confirming that in phase two clubs would be "minimising any unnecessary close contact."
That means that many of London Colney's indoor facilities will remain closed, including the canteen and dressing rooms. As was the case previously the squad will arrive and depart in their training kit.
However other parts of the training ground are being opened up to them, including its two gyms. All equipment is thoroughly cleaned following each use.
Arsenal players will also have access to GPS-tracking vests which will allow them, Arteta and the club's technical staff to adapt their sessions to minimise unnecessary social contact.
Arteta's drills have focused on tactical matters and ball work with the first-team squad having maintained a solid level of fitness during the lockdown.
In confirming the move to phase two, the Premier League announced today: "Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
"The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants.
"Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
"Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government.
"Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season, when conditions allow."
