Arsenal Faces Injury Challenges Ahead of Matches

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a challenging period with injuries impacting key players, including club captain Martin Odegaard, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Despite these setbacks, Arteta remains hopeful about Odegaard's return ahead of the upcoming international break and has received positive news regarding Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes, who are not facing serious issues. The team's injury woes were evident during their recent 2-2 draw with Liverpool, where a makeshift defense struggled to maintain their lead after twice going ahead. Arteta expressed frustration over the lack of resilience and the inability to convert their dominance into a win, acknowledging that injuries are taking a toll on the squad. Nevertheless, he insists that the team is still in contention for the Premier League title, emphasizing their collective determination to push forward despite the challenges. Arsenal currently sits in third place, five points behind league leaders Manchester City.