Arsenal have a number of potential injury returns for their clash with Sheffield United, with the Premier League title still on the line.
Arsenal will be looking to keep their Premier League title dream alive when they face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Gunners are the final team in the race for the top to play over the gameweek, with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City both registering wins.
It means a win is required for Mikel Arteta to keep his team in touch at the top, with the other two going head-to-head soon. The Blades will provide a tough challenge, despite their league placement suggesting otherwise.
Chris Wilder has returned to attempt a miraculous survival, with an emphasis on keeping their defence solid. It may mean a night of patience for Arsenal as they search for all three points on their journey towards the top.
There are some hopes of nearing a full squad at Arteta’s disposal for the game too, with some key injury updates. With that said, here’s a look at the latest injury news ahead of a huge clash for the Gunners.
Arsenal injury list
After a bout of recent injuries, Arsenal’s current absentee list currently stands at just four heading into the Sheffield United clash. Jurrien Timber is a long-term concern, working his way back from a devastating knee injury.
As for Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu, there’s a chance that all three could be back in the squad.
Thomas Partey injury latest
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has missed the majority of the campaign through a mixture of injury issues. The latest has been a thigh problem that was touted for a return in late January, however a setback has caused further delay.
Fortunately for the Gunners, it appears as though the Ghanaian international should be back available for Sheffield United. “Thomas had a session before the last game and now he’s done two or three consecutive sessions,” Arteta said, via Football London. “He should be part of the squad on Monday.”
Expected return date: Sheffield United (A) – March 3.
Oleksandr Zinchenko injury latest
Oleksandr Zinchenko has been out since being forced off through injury against Liverpool in February. The left-back is nearing a return, though it remains to be seen whether that will be against Sheffield United or Brentford the following week.
When asked about Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu, the head coach said: “Those ones it’s possible but we’ll have to wait and see. Especially in the last two sessions on Saturday and Sunday. If that’s the case they might be available on Monday.”
Expected return date: Sheffield United (A) – March 3.
Takehiro Tomiyasu injury latest
Takehiro Tomiyasu has missed action since returning from international duty with Japan in the AFC Asian Cup. A slight muscle issue has caused problems for the defender, however it appears as though he could be in contention to face Sheffield United.
Expected return date: Sheffield United (A) – March 3.
Jurrien Timber injury latest
Summer signing Jurrien Timber has missed the season so far after picking up a serious knee injury on his debut against Nottingham Forest. The defender is stepping up a return to action, but won’t feature against the Blades.
“Jurrien is still not close enough to be part of the squad on Monday,” Arteta claimed in his pre-match press conference.
Expected return date: April.
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