Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Brighton: Gabriel Martinelli, Piero Hincapie latest
After spending Christmas Day at the top of the Premier League tableArsenal will look to maintain their grip on top spot when they host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s men had their chance once again in Week 17, but a first-half penalty from Viktor Gyokeres was enough for them. edge Everton 1-0 and maintain their two-point lead over Manchester City.
The Gunners also needed the penalty lottery to beat Crystal Palace in EFL Cup quarter-final Tuesdaywhere new fitness issues have once again reared their ugly heads for Arteta.
Here, Sports mole rounds up all the latest Arsenal injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Brighton, who sit ninth in the table.
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Status: A major doubt
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: December 27 (vs. Brighton)
Piero Hincapie was unavailable for the cup win over Brighton after suffering a shoulder injury at Everton, and the Ecuador international has become a serious doubt for the visit of Brighton.
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Status: A major doubt
Type of injury: Hit
Possible return date: December 27 (vs. Brighton)
Gabriel Martinelli played an important role in Tuesday’s cup victory before having to withdraw early due to a knock, and the Brazilian striker’s availability for the weekend is currently clouded by uncertainty.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: hamstrings
Possible return date: January 17 (vs Nottingham Forest)
Ben White was just starting to come into his own when he injured his hamstring against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the right-back is expected to be out for a few more weeks.
Max Dowman
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Max Dowman recently suffered the first injury setback of his senior career, picking up an ankle problem during an under-21 friendly, and the 15-year-old will not be available for several weeks.
Christian Mosquera
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: January 17 (vs Nottingham Forest)
Cristhian Mosquera picked up an ankle problem during a difficult catch against Brentford earlier this month, and the defender is expected to be on the treatment table until mid-January.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: December 30 (vs. Aston Villa)
Gabriel Magalhaes is close to returning from a hamstring problem he suffered in November, but with him yet to return to full training, a return this weekend is not an option.
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Status: A major doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: December 27 (vs. Brighton & Hove Albion)
A sight for Arsenal’s sore eyes, Kai Havertz has finally returned to training after four months out with a knee injury, so there is apparently little chance of him making Saturday’s matchday squad.
ARSENAL SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no players suspended for this match.