Arsenal are set to get some key players back at a vital time of the season as the schedule starts to ramp up for Mikel Arteta. Compared to five games in the first six weeks of 2024, the Gunners now have seven in the next month as Champions League action beckons.
It is the perfect chance to get onto a serious roll in Europe and the Premier League, laying down their ambitions across the board. However, as Liverpool and City try to balance an extra competition (or two in the case of the Reds) Arsenal have a slight advantage heading into the final stretch.
For a squad that has found itself severely tested throughout the season due to injuries, Arsenal's fitness issues are looking set to ease at exactly the right time. Whereas City, in particular, are being hit with yet more problems -Pep Guardiola revealed issues for Josko Gvardiol, Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, and Mateo Kovacic after their 3-1 win in Copenhagen on Tuesday — Arsenal are close to welcoming back an integral group of their own stars.
With a trip to Burnley next up, before it is off to Porto next week, football.london brings you the latest from the treatment room.
Despite being a standout performer against Liverpool, Jorginho was left on the bench against West Ham and remained unused throughout the game. Arsenal are managing a foot problem with the Italian.
Injury: Foot
What Arteta said: N/A
Expected return date: Burnley (A) — Saturday, February 17.
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