Martinelli, Saka, Gabriel - Arsenal injury news and potential return dates ahead of Man City
Attention is turning back to the Premier League as Arsenal look to maintain their place at the top of the table in a title race that looks set to go down to the wire.
The Gunners sit top of the table on goal difference after recording eight straight wins. But they arguably face their biggest test when they return to action on Sunday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta’s side travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on reigning champions Man City. Ahead of the game, there are a few injury concerns with some Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty over the break.
One positive for Arsenal will be the return of goalkeeper David Raya. He missed the last Premier League outing vs Brentford due to not being able to feature against his parent club.
Ahead of the massive game against City, here is the latest from the treatment room at London Colney.
Injury: Muscle.
The winger withdrew from the England squad but football.london understands that was a precautionary measure. The forward didn’t take part in a training session with the Three Lions before returning to London Colney.
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What has been said: «Bukayo arrived with a hamstring problem, so didn't train and has gone back,” Gareth Southgate said last week.
Potential return date: vs Man City (A) March 31.
Injury: Knee
The defender has missed the majority of the season with an ACL injury. His programme is being managed carefully as he continues his recovery.
What has been said: “Jurrien is not close enough to be part of the squad on Monday,” Arteta said in February. “He's in a really good place, and now we have to manage the last bit of
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