Mikel Arteta has perfect Eddie Nketiah alternative for Arsenal vs Sevilla amid injury concern
Saturday saw Arsenal taste defeat for the first time in this season’s Premier League. The north London outfit were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle United in a match shrouded in controversy.
Anthony Gordon’s second-half effort was checked by the VAR for three potential offences in the build-up but it was eventually allowed to stand. The Gunners also felt aggrieved by the fact that Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimaraes avoided a red card after appearing go hit Jorginho in the head with his forearm.
After the full-time whistle, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta voiced his frustrations in a passionate post-match press conference, with the club later releasing a statement in support of their manager. Now, the Spaniard’s focus will turn to this evening’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sevilla.
The Gunners won the reverse fixture in Seville 2-1 as Brazilian duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus netted either side of half-time. But Arteta will be without Jesus for tonight’s game due to a hamstring injury.
Backup centre-forward Eddie Nketiah is also a doubt, with the Hale End academy graduate not spotted in Arsenal's open training session at London Colney on Tuesday. Nketiah was withdrawn from the clash with Newcastle in the 79th minute with it appearing as though Arteta was trying a different approach, but his training absence ahead of the Sevilla game suggests otherwise.
football.london understands the striker is nursing a knock he picked up during the game on Tynside. But it is believed it is not serious and he could still be involved against Sevilla.
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