National World Top Stories Update Thursday 18 December, 2025
Arsenal’s injured stars will not be rushed back into the fold - despite a busy fixture schedule.
The Gunners’ lead in the Premier League has narrowed to just two points, with Manchester City and Aston Villa hot on their heels.
Ben White is a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Everton this weekend.placeholder image
Ben White is a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Everton this weekend. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Forward Kai Havertz is still recovering from a hamstring injury, and won’t feature in Mikel Arteta’s side for the forseeable future. Defensive duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Christhian Mosquera are still sidelined with long-term injuries. The former is back in training, although Mosquera’s return is further down the line.
But it’s Ben White who would be back on the pitch the soonest. The English defender has a hamstring injury but could be fit for the Everton game.
However, manager Arteta confirmed he won’t be rushing players back into the squad.
At a press conference today (Friday, December 19) he said: “It's not a major injury but it will keep him [Ben White] out for a few games. It's not a major problem, he's a really fast healer so let's hope to have him after the next few games.
“Gabriel is pushing hard, as he does. He's doing sessions, he's not too far. We have to see how he progresses but we are quite positive.”
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