Arsenal face an important test in their Premier League title race on Saturday as they visit St. James’ Park to take on Newcastle United.
Mikel Arteta's squad, currently five points behind Manchester City after last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, has a chance to narrow the gap in this fixture.
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Their recent 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the EFL Cup demonstrated their depth, but several key players face injuries that could impact their performance against Newcastle.
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So, which players will not be available for Mikel Arteta in this crucial Newcastle vs Arsenal Premier League game? Here is the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Newcastle.
Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Newcastle - Premier League
Ben White
- Status: Minor doubt
- Injury: Unspecified
- Expected Return: November 2 (vs. Newcastle)
Ben White was absent from the EFL Cup match, with Arteta disclosing that White was "struggling" after the Liverpool game. However, his condition is not deemed severe, and he is expected to be available on Saturday for this Newcastle vs Arsenal Premier League game.
Gabriel Magalhaes
- Status: Major doubt
- Injury: Knee
- Expected Return: November 2 (vs. Newcastle)
Gabriel sustained a knee injury against Liverpool, and while Arteta is optimistic it is not serious, his availability remains uncertain. His absence could present a challenge in defence for this Newcastle vs Arsenal game.
Riccardo Calafiori
- Status: Out
- Injury: Knee
- Expected Return: November 26 (vs. Sporting Lisbon)
Calafiori is out until late November due to a knee injury suffered in the Champions League. His return is expected just in time for the busy winter schedule.
Martin Odegaard
- Status: Out
- Injury: Ankle
- Expected Return: November 10 (vs. Chelsea)
Odegaard is progressing well in his ankle injury recovery and may return soon, but this Newcastle vs Arsenal Premier League match is too early for him.
Takehiro Tomiyasu
- Status: Out
- Injury: Knee
- Expected Return: Unknown
Tomiyasu, having suffered a knee setback earlier in the season, remains without a definitive return date.
Kieran Tierney
- Status: Out
- Injury: Hamstring
- Expected Return: November 23 (vs. Nottingham Forest)
Tierney’s recovery is on track, and he could be back in training within a few weeks, eyeing a return in late November.
What are your thoughts on this latest Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Newcastle?