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Mikel Arteta on Jack Wilshere: It’s a big shame

Mikel Arteta says he feels 'sad' for Jack Wilshere as another injury looks to keep him out of yet more football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Thiago Alcantara of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 20, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Thiago tests positive for Covid, will miss 2nd Arsenal game

Liverpool's new boy, Thiago, has tested positive for Covid-19 meaning he will definitely miss Arsenal's trip back up to Anfield on Thursday night.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Raphael Varane of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Key Manchester United man to miss Arsenal clash

Raphael Varane will miss Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford at the start of December after the defender picked up a hamstring strain against Atalanta midweek.
Arsenal v Leeds United - Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Leeds United's Patrick Bamford battle for the ball during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday February 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

6 Leeds United players could miss Arsenal clash through injury

Leeds United will be missing a few of their usual starters through injury when they visit the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Joe Willock of Newcastle United battles for possession with Emile Smith Rowe and Jorginho of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 former Gunners ruled out through injury, season over for 1

Former Gunners Rob Holding and Joe Willock have been ruled out for their respective clubs through injury, with Willock out for the season.
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3 Liverpool starters could miss Arsenal clash with injury

Liverpool could be without three of their usual starters when Arsenal visit at the weekend, following some recent injury setbacks.
LEEDS, ENGLAND: Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United leaves the field injured during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on December 05, 2021. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)

Leeds starter ruled out for Arsenal clash after surgery

After surgery on his hamstring injury, Kalvin Phillips is now another confirmed absentee for Leeds United against Arsenal this weekend.
Andy Carroll of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Newcastle without Andy Carroll for Arsenal game as doubts hang over others

Newcastle's Andy Carroll will not be lining up against Arsenal on Sunday and the Magpies have no clue what the problem is or when he will return.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool embraces Jordan Henderson of Liverpool after he comes off the pitch after sustaining an injury during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool FC at American Express Community Stadium on July 08, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Paul Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

Key Liverpool man to miss Arsenal clash

Jordan Henderson will miss the Premier League champions game against Arsenal midweek after picking up a ligament injury that rules him out of the rest of the season and puts the start of next season in doubt.
Turkish Super League football match between Fenerbahce and Antalyaspor at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on March 04 , 2021. Pictured: Mesut Ozil has been injured and carried by a stretcher. (Photo via Imago)

Mesut Ozil on crutches

Mesut Ozil has been spotted on crutches with it is safe to say that his life in Turkey has not got off to the best start.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Carl Jenkinson of Charlton during the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Nottingham Forrest at The Valley on August 20, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Carl Jenkinson set to miss Arsenal-Nottingham Forest clash with injury

Carl Jenkinson is set to miss Nottingham Forest's match against Arsenal tonight, after being sidelined for a month with an injury.
UDINE, ITALY - MARCH 23: Cristiano Piccini of Italy in action during the 2020 UEFA European Championships group J qualifying match between Italy and Finland at Stadio Friuli on March 23, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Valencia’s Cristiano Piccini is an injury doubt ahead of Arsenal clash

Valencia's Cristiano Piccini is a doubt ahead of his team's match against Arsenal on Thursday, as he struggles from an injury that recently left him hospitalised.
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Former Arsenal winger suffers 3rd ACL rupture

Former Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi has suffered the third ACL injury of his career, forcing him back into surgery once again.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City is seen wearing a face mask as he warms up at the side of the pitch during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on February 17, 2021. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images)

2 key Manchester City stars recover for Arsenal game

Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero will both be back from injury in time to face Arsenal on Sunday, after they returned to the bench this week.

Roberto Firmino ruled out of Arsenal clash

Roberto Firmino will miss Liverpool's match against Arsenal with a hamstring injury, according to quotes from Jurgen Klopp.

Valencia’s Rodrigo set to recover from weekend injury to start against Arsenal

Valencia's Rodrigo is set to recover from a knock he picked up over the weekend to start against Arsenal on Thursday, and the striker is in top form at the moment.
Turkish Super League football match between Fenerbahce and Antalyaspor at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on March 04 , 2021. Pictured: Mesut Ozil injured. (Photo via Imago)

Mesut Özil suffers outer ligament tear with Fenerbahce

Mesut Özil picked up an injury in his most recent appearance for Fenerbahce after going over on his ankle late in the game.
Mat Ryan after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Freak injury for former Arsenal man

Former Arsenal player and AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Mathew Ryan suffers a broken eye socket in a gym accident, impacting the team's upcoming matches.

4 Manchester United players missing for Arsenal clash

Manchester United will be missing just four players against Arsenal this weekend, with the majority of their squad fit and available.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring the teams first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Erling Haaland a doubt for Liverpool clash

Erling Haaland's apparent absence from Manchester City's training session on Thursday has raised questions about his availability for the crucial match against Liverpool this weekend.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Oliver McBurnie of Sheffield United celebrates after scoring a goal which is then disallowed for offside following a VAR review during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Southampton FC at Bramall Lane on September 14, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Latest on Sheffield United’s 10 injuries ahead of Arsenal clash

Sheffield United could be without 10 players through injury when they face Arsenal on Saturday, but George Baldock may yet be fit in time.
Chelsea's Senegalese striker #15 Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on October 7, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea striker undergoes surgery ahead of Arsenal match

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson has withdrawn from Senegal's squad due to a wrist injury but is expected to be fit for the London derby against Arsenal on 21 October.
Watford's Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on January 18, 2020.

Gerard Deulofeu to miss Arsenal game

Watford will be without one of their most influential and dangerous players in Gerard Deulofeu when the sides face each other after the Spaniard was ruled out for the rest of the season.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kyle Walker of England receives medical treatment during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Manchester City injury latest is bad news for Arsenal

Manchester City are now hopeful that Kyle Walker will be available to face Arsenal on Sunday, despite pulling out of international duty with an injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: James Olayinka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Papa John's Trophy match between Arsenal U21 and Chelsea U21 at Emirates Stadium on January 11, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster taken to hospital with serious injury

Former Arsenal academy star, James Olayinka, faces extended absence due to a significant shoulder injury suffered during a game for Cheltenham Town.
DARMSTADT, GERMANY: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looks dejected leaving the field after sustaining an injury during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate rules Harry Kane out with injury

Harry Kane's injury situation remains somewhat unclear as things stand, with Arsenal set to face Bayern Munich in just over two weeks.
HULL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Jon Toral of Hull City warms up on the sideline during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leeds United at the KCOM Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Jon Toral on Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, injuries and Hector Bellerin

Chaka Simbeye recently spoke at length with former Arsenal youngster, Jon Toral, and the midfielder talked moving to Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, his surgeries, and being Hector Bellerin's translator.
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Manchester City step up training before Arsenal match

Manchester City have stepped up to full contact training as Pep Guardiola's men prepare to face Arsenal without a single injury concern. With the Premier...
Newcastle United v Arsenal - Premier League - St James Park Arsenal s David Luiz warming up before the Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021. Copyright: Lindsey Parnaby

David Luiz gets injured in 2nd Flamengo game

David Luiz was forced to limp out of his second game for Flamengo after picking up a groin injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: David Luiz of Arsenal and Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers lie injured after a collision during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by John Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Raul Jimenez undergoes surgery for fractured skull after David Luiz head clash

Wolves have confirmed that Raul Jimenez is doing well after the player underwent surgery on Sunday night for a fractured skull.
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Mason Mount escapes quarantine to play football with Declan Rice

Despite being told to quarantine himself after Callum Hudson-Odoi's Covid-19 positive result, Chelsea's Mason Mount was spotted playing football in a local park with West Ham's Declan Rice.
Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2018. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Tottenham hitman to miss Arsenal clash

Son Heung-min will miss Arsenal's crunch Premier League tie against Tottenham that takes place later this month.
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William Saliba back in training for Saint-Etienne after injury

William Saliba is back in training with Saint-Etienne after the metatarsal injury he picked up with his loan club in November.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City speaks to Thomas Partey of Arsenal following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers gives Jamie Vardy fitness update for Arsenal

Jamie Vardy will be fit to face Arsenal this weekend, after recovering from injury and returning to training in midweek.
BRISTOL, ENGLAND: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest, looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Bristol City and Nottingham Forest at Ashton Gate on January 26, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest could be without 11 players for Arsenal clash

Nottingham Forest fans have received some positive injury news ahead of their match against Arsenal, but various players remain absent.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola calls for League Cup to be scrapped because of Rashford and Kane...

Pep Guardiola has called on English football to scrap the League Cup after injuries to Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane in comments I can only imagine being taken completely differently had Arsene Wenger uttered them a few years ago.
Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero reacts after being injured in a challenge with Burnley's English defender Ben Mee (not pictured) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on June 22, 2020. (Photo by MARTIN RICKETT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Agüero picks up injury soon after Arsenal clash – again

Sergio Agüero looks likely to miss the next month of football, after picking up an injury not long after a clash with Arsenal for the second time in a row.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal, holding one of his children, acknowledges the crowd as he says farewell to the club following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsey injured again

Aaron Ramsey is injured again with the midfielder suffering from a lower back problem.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - AUGUST 10: Konstantinos Mavropanos of VfB Stuttgart poses during the team presentation at Mercedes-Benz Arena on August 10, 2020 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

22-year-old Arsenal loanee misses opening match with injury

Konstantinos Mavropanos has returned to training with Stuttgart after a groin injury ruled him out for their opening Bundesliga game.