Arsenal Faces Another Injury Setback in Premier League Title Race
Arsenal struggles with injuries as they chase Liverpool in the Premier League title race, facing tough matches ahead.
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London: Arsenal is really feeling the heat right now. They just can’t catch a break with injuries piling up as they try to keep pace with Liverpool in the Premier League.
Over the weekend, they dropped points against Brighton, and Liverpool missed a chance to pull ahead. So, the Gunners are still six points behind, and Liverpool has a game in hand. Not great news for Arsenal.
Things got worse when Bukayo Saka had to go under the knife for a hamstring issue. He’s expected to be out until at least March. With Raheem Sterling also sidelined, Mikel Arteta is running out of options on the right wing.
Enter 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who’s been stepping up. He scored against Brighton in his second start, but now he’s also picked up a muscular injury and will be out for a few weeks. Talk about bad luck!
Arteta shared the news in his pre-match chat before the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle. Losing Nwaneri is a tough blow, especially with some tricky matches coming up against Tottenham and Aston Villa.
On a brighter note, Arteta is hopeful about getting Kai Havertz back soon. He missed the last couple of games due to illness, but Arteta is playing it safe with his return timeline.
Arteta is keeping an eye on the January transfer market too. He’s not ruling out making some moves, but he’s cautious about how new signings might affect the team’s chemistry.
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