Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes Doubtful for Crystal Palace Due to Injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that defender Gabriel Magalhaes is a major doubt for the upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace due to a thigh injury sustained during Arsenal's 4-0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. Gabriel has not been able to train since the injury and will require a late fitness test to determine his availability for the weekend. Meanwhile, other key Arsenal players including Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and captain Martin Odegaard remain sidelined and are not expected to return until after the November international break or the new year. Despite these injuries, Arsenal has been performing well with a strong defensive record and a successful set-piece strategy that Arteta has emphasized as a key tactical element since his playing days. Potential replacements for Gabriel in defense include Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera, with Mosquera having recently come on as a substitute in the Champions League match. Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning streak to seven games in the Premier League but face a challenging match against a well-organized Crystal Palace side.