Mikel Arteta and Arsenal gamers after the 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest (Picture by David Rogers/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has offered an replace on the health of three key gamers following Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest.
It was a irritating night for the Gunners as they dropped factors once more after dropping to West Ham on the weekend, whereas their makeshift assault made it two consecutive video games with out scoring.
That’s not too shocking contemplating Arsenal have all 4 of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz out injured unexpectedly.
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Nonetheless, it’s a consequence that may harm quite a lot of Arsenal followers as any slim hopes that they had of successful the Premier League title have absolutely gone now, with Liverpool having fun with again to again wins over Manchester Metropolis and Newcastle United.
So, when can Arsenal anticipate to have the ability to put a stronger crew out once more? Arteta answered questions on Saka and Martinelli’s potential returns after tonight’s sport, as per the Telegraph’s Sam Dean…
Arteta says he doesn’t anticipate Saka or Martinelli to be again earlier than the worldwide break.
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) February 26, 2025
Arteta additionally spoke about Ethan Nwaneri having some discomfort within the sport, although it maybe looks as if it’s not something too severe…
Arteta says Nwaneri was cramping all through the second half. Calafiori was taken off to keep away from the danger of him receiving a second yellow card.
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) February 26, 2025
Ethan Nwaneri in motion for Arsenal in opposition to Nottingham Forest (Picture by David Rogers/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal’s title hopes are absolutely over – what subsequent?
Arsenal have had some completely rotten luck with accidents this season, however they’ll additionally absolutely really feel this was a little bit of a possibility missed.
The north London giants merely didn’t do sufficient in the summertime or in January and at the moment are paying the worth as Liverpool look set to walk to the title.
One imagines the likes of Manchester Metropolis and Chelsea will solely enhance subsequent season, so Arsenal aren’t assured to be among the many fundamental contenders once more subsequent 12 months both.
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AFC nonetheless have the Champions League to play for this season, however it’s going to be an enormous ask for them to get the sorts of outcomes and performances they need till they’ve Saka and Martinelli again.