Manager confident Arsenal midfielder will be fit for World Cup after surgery
Luis de la Fuente remains optimistic over Mikel Merino’s World Cup chances despite the Arsenal midfielder facing months out after surgery.
Luis de la Fuente remains optimistic over Mikel Merino’s World Cup chances despite the Arsenal midfielder facing months out after surgery.
There were a number of surprises when Arsenal’s squad for their game against Brentford was announced but the biggest was the absence of William Saliba.
Kai Havertz is set for a spell out with injury ahead of crucial fixtures, leaving Mikel Arteta to reshuffle during a key period in the title race.
Arsenal travel to Brentford on Thursday knowing there is little margin for error, and the team news in west London offers a mixed picture for both sides.
Mikel Arteta delivers a fresh injury update on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal’s crucial trip to Brentford.
Mikel Merino has confirmed his foot surgery was successful, with Arsenal midfielder set for four months out and facing a race to be fit for the World Cup.
Arsenal await an update on Leandro Trossard after a late withdrawal against Sunderland leaves him a doubt for the Premier League trip to Brentford.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino faces World Cup doubt after Martin Zubimendi reveals concern over the impact of his foot injury.
Bukayo Saka was withdrawn in the warm-up against Leeds with a niggle, and the winger is expected to be out until later this month
Arsenal confirm Mikel Merino will need surgery for a rare foot injury, Mikel Arteta says specialists will assess how long the midfielder is sidelined.
Mikel Merino looks like he will be out for a while as Mikel Arteta confirms the midfielder has a problem with his foot
Manchester City will be without Jeremy Doku for the next few weeks, giving Arsenal a further boost as the title race resumes this weekend.
Arsenal head to Leeds United with almost a full squad available, an unusual position after a season shaped by injuries and careful load management.
Arsenal have agreed a €1.5m deal to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax, ending a spell disrupted by injury after his €35m arrival.
Arsenal have endured some brutal injury setbacks, and five in particular still linger in the memory, from Cazorla’s ordeal to Eduardo’s break.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have no new injury concerns before Nottingham Forest, with one possible return as he checks on Mosquera, Dowman, Hincapie and Calafiori.
Conor Bradley has confirmed successful knee surgery after being stretchered off vs Arsenal, as fallout continues with 576 Ofcom complaints.
Michelle Agyemang has returned to Arsenal from Brighton to continue rehab on her ACL injury, ending her loan spell early after the October setback.
Mikel Arteta confirms Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal’s FA Cup tie at Portsmouth, with the defender still not ready to return.
Mikel Arteta provides an update on Kai Havertz’s fitness before Arsenal’s FA Cup tie at Portsmouth, with Riccardo Calafiori ruled out.