Nketiah, Jesus, Timber - Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Manchester United fixture
Manchester United have mounting injury concerns for their Premier League showdown with Arsenal next Sunday afternoon, but the Gunners have been handed a double selection boost for that game.
Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount and £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund are among those on the treatment table right now. Varane was taken off as a precaution during the comeback win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon as Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes scored.
With all roads now leading to the Emirates Stadium before the international break, Arsenal welcomed back Gabriel Jesus in their 2-2 draw with Fulham at the same venue. Jesus was summoned from their substitutes bench in added time to mark his first appearance of the season following a knee problem.
Rumours circulating post-match indicated Eddie Nketiah had picked up an injury, but football.london understands that is not the case and he will be fit to play against United. Here is our round-up from London Colney for what should be a mouth-watering fixture;
Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN's dedicated Manchester United FC app packed with premium features? .
Hojlund, Shaw, Varane, Mount - United injury news and return dates
Injury: Knee
Return date: September 3 vs Manchester United (H)
What Arteta has said: "The way we generated chance after chance I didn't think it was necessary [to bring Jesus on]. We decided at the last minute to bring him on. He's only had a few days of training sessions after the surgery."
Injury: Knee
Return date: TBC
What Arteta has said: "Huge blow. Especially for him after just joining the club. To have the injury he has is a huge blow. We recruited
Read on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
