Arsenal are preparing for another huge challenge in the Premier League as they make the trip to Nottingham Forest in midweek action.
The Gunners have suffered recent blows in their hopes of winning the title this season, with defeat to West Ham impacted further by Liverpool’s win over Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta has admitted it will take something special to win the Premier League, with an 11-point gap seeming rather tough to usurp – even with a game in hand.
Arsenal will still look to close down Liverpool, but must equally avoid being dragged into a battle for Champions League football.
While injuries are piling up, there is some fortune as one star has been spotted back in training amid concerns over his availability.
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Ethan Nwaneri spotted back in Arsenal training amid injury concerns
Ethan Nwaneri was an injury concern after the star was withdrawn late in the game against West Ham with a slight issue.
The Arsenal forward ranks are already rather light, with four first-team stars in Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus all absent.
Fortunately, Arteta confirmed Nwaneri was not injured heading into the clash with Nottingham Forest, having previously suffered from cramping.
That was backed up by the star being spotted in the team training session later in the day, putting him firmly in contention.
Ben White was also seen with the group as he looks to make his first start in the team upon his return from injury.
Whether both stars will get the nod from the Arsenal boss remains to be seen, but they could finally form a partnership on the right flank.
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Ben White can help unlock Ethan Nwaneri at Arsenal
Plenty is often said about the Martin Odegaard, Saka and White triangle on the right flank which has been successful over the past two seasons.
However, with all three being out for several periods of the season, it has been tough to get them all on the pitch together.
While Saka is still out for the next month or so, there is some hope that the right flank can find that effectiveness once again.
Nwaneri has shown the quality that has been missing up front, with his ability to cut inside and outside, causing chaos for the opposition full-back at all times.
With White offering that attacking threat and some overlapping presence, it could add another dimension for the Hale End gem.
It remains to be seen whether it will be tried out at Nottingham Forest, but it seems the first opportunity to do so.
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