Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given an injury update on his squad following the defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup third round.
The Gunners were involved in a war of attrition against the Red Devils, one that swayed between each side in the match.
Man United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes before Gabriel Magalhaes levelled things up with a strike from a set-piece.
Arsenal pushed on but couldn’t make their chances count, with the game drifting to extra time and then penalties.
Kai Havertz missed the crucial spot-kick, knocking the Gunners out of the FA Cup for the season and ending another chance at silverware.
Pressure is building on Mikel Arteta, who is now facing another injury challenge following the match.
Arsenal handed fresh injury troubles
Arsenal have a whole host of injury issues already within their ranks, with problems for Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The Gunners only added to those problems as Gabriel Jesus went off in the first half, while Martin Odegaard had a small issue throughout the match.
Jurrien Timber limped off in extra time, only adding further doubt over the options available left in the ranks.
Speaking after the match, Mikel Arteta told the press on Jesus specifically: “Big worry, that’s my feeling. He had to come off with a stretcher. The impact, the feeling that he had.”
It comes as yet another blow to the side on the right flank, with the potential for another absence before the North London Derby.
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Raheem Sterling gives cause for optimism
One of the only good things to come from the defeat to Manchester United may well have been the performance of Raheem Sterling.
The winger made an instant impact from the bench when featuring on the right flank, causing plenty of problems for Manchester United defenders.
He was able to take them inside and outside of the flank, creating plenty of chances with a change of pace over a short distance.
It’s that impact which has been missing so far and with the position now open and match sharpness coming back, Sterling may finally get a chance to make an impact.
It could, after all, turn out to be an impressive transfer in the end.
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