When Arsenal begins the top-flight weekend away to Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon, they will have the opportunity to put further pressure on their Premier League title rivals.
Due to last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, where they twice let a 2-0 lead go, Mikel Arteta’s team is already five points behind Manchester City in the top flight rankings.
But the Gunners easily defeated Preston North End 3-0 on Wednesday night in the EFL Cup, securing a quarterfinal matchup with Crystal Palace.
Ahead of Arsenal’s matchup with the Magpies, who also advanced to the EFL Cup last eight with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea, Sports Mole compiles all of the most recent injury and suspension news.
Ben White
Status: Some uncertainty
Injury type: Not specified
November 2 (against Newcastle) is a potential return date.
Arteta stated after the victory over Preston that he was “struggling” following the Liverpool draw, although it is unlikely that his problem is severe enough to prevent him from playing in this match. Ben White was not included in the squad on Wednesday night.
Magalhaes, Gabriel
Status: Very uncertain
Injury type: Knee
November 2 (against Newcastle) is a potential return date.
However, Gabriel Magalhaes’ knee injury from the Liverpool draw is a bigger concern. Arteta is hoping that the injury won’t be too serious, but he is still a big question for this match.
Calafiori Riccardo
Out is the status.
Injury type: Ankle
Return date possible: November 10 (match against Chelsea)
Although there is hope that Martin Odegaard will return before the international break, the game on Saturday comes too soon since he is nearing the end of his recuperation from an ankle injury.
