Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Alex Runarsson to cope with the pressure if he faces Aston Villa on Saturday.
The Iceland goalkeeper will have to deputise for Bernd Leno, should Mat Ryan remain sidelined with injury.
"We are here to support him," said the Gunners boss. "Alex has played some games already here, he has played some good games. He had a difficult game against Manchester City. The other night he came on and I think he did well.
"Alex works really hard. He has fit in really well around the dressing room.
"He is a really nice boy, really humble, and he needs to be away from all the comments and focus on his work, focus on improving. And when he has got the chance to, perform in the best possible way."
