Gabriel has now missed nine Arsenal games since suffering an adductor injury while playing for Brazil in November. The centre-back back has been sorely missed and Arteta has revealed he is not back in training, so appears to still be some way away from a comeback. Arteta is unsure when Gabriel will return.

Riccardo Calafiori was initially named in the starting line-up for Arsenal, only to suffer an injury in the warm-up, as well, with Myles Lewis-Skelly stepping in as his replacement and Declan Rice being used at right-back.

Report and free highlights as Arsenal secure a narrow win over Brighton to return to the top of the Premier League; Martin Odegaard scored before Georginio Rutters own goal; David Raya made a stunning

Arsenal are reportedly handed an unexpected late injury boost ahead of their Premier League showdown with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal are set to face Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, but Mikel Arteta has a number of injuries to navigate headed into the crucial Premier League game

Danny Welbeck injury latest as Brighton issue fresh team news update for Arsenal clash - Arsenal’s next opponents handed four-man boost ahead of trip to Emirates Stadium

Arsenal’s predicted lineup for their Champions League visit to Club Brugge remains clouded by injuries, illness, and mounting workload management. Mikel Arteta heads into the 8pm GMT showdown in Belgium needing to balance competitive ambition with player fitness, particularly amid a squad stretched to its limits.

Kai Havertz’s season has been defined by interruption rather than rhythm. The German suffered a knee injury on the opening weekend, required surgery, then endured a setback in November that slowed his return further. Yet recent updates have been among the most encouraging Arsenal have received.

Arsenal were reportedly Antoine Semenyo ’s top pick for a January transfer destination. The Bournemouth winger is rumoured to be on the brink of signing for Manchester City, with Arsenal's title rivals likely to outmanoeuvre Manchester United and Liverpool to activate his £65million release clause early next month.