Arsenal Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of Chelsea Match

Declan Rice remains a major doubt for Arsenal's upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea due to a foot injury sustained in last weekend's defeat to Newcastle, with Mikel Arteta providing a vague update on his fitness. Rice missed the Champions League match against Inter Milan and has not trained since the injury, leading to speculation about a potential broken toe. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to return, while Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino are also uncertain for the match due to head injuries. Chelsea faces its own injury concerns, with Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho both doubtful for the clash. Palmer is recovering from a knee injury, while Sancho has missed multiple games due to illness and other issues. As Arsenal struggles with injuries, they could find themselves 10 points off the top of the Premier League table if they lose on Sunday.