Jesus, Timber, Saka - Latest Arsenal injury news and return dates as concern raised
Arsenal will be looking to maintain their position as Premier League leaders this weekend when they host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta's side remain in the hunt for a league and Champions League double this season withthe Gunners leading the top-flight table on goal difference ahead ofLiverpool and Manchester City. They will also be looking ahead to the second leg of their European quarter-final against Bayern Munich next week.
But first up is Sunday's fixture against Unai Emery's top-four chasing Villa team. The Villans currently sit fifth in the table, level on points with Tottenham in fourth.
With that being said, football.london has taken a look at all the latest injury news and updates from the Emirates Stadium.
Injury: Knee and hamstring.
The 27-year-old Brazil international has been hampered by knee and hamstring injuries this season — restricting him to just 15 starts in the Premier League. And he admitted before Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich that he may have to sit out of this summer's Copa America to undergo surgery.
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Potential return date: Aston Villa (H) — Sunday, April 14.
Injury: Knee.
The defender has been recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered back in August during the Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. His only other appearance came in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Timber has been in team training since before the recent international break. Despite Arteta's hope he will play again this season, he was not in the squad to face Brighton or
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