Gabriel Martinelli sidelined over a month with hamstring injury

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is expected to miss over a month of action due to a hamstring injury sustained during a Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Newcastle. The injury compounds Arsenal's existing woes, as the team is already without key players like Gabriel Jesus, who is out for the season, and Bukayo Saka, who is not expected to return until mid-March. Martinelli's absence will affect upcoming Premier League fixtures against Leicester City, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest, as well as crucial matches against Manchester United and Chelsea. Despite the setback, the Brazilian has traveled with the squad to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp, where he will hope to recover swiftly. Arsenal's failure to secure a new forward during the January transfer window has left Mikel Arteta with limited options in attack. As the team currently sits second in the Premier League, the loss of such an influential player is a significant concern.