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Mikel Arteta faces multiple injury concerns ahead of Arsenal's trip to Brighton with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Ben White and David Raya all doubts
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Declan Rice handed Arsenal an injury scare during the win over Chelsea(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Arsenal's injury situation ahead of their Premier League trip to Brighton on Wednesday...
Injury concerns: Arsenal face some injury concerns ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Brighton at the Amex on Wednesday night. Boss Mikel Arteta needs to see how a few of his key players are ahead of the trip.
Chelsea boost: The Gunners maintained their five-point lead over Manchester City with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber secured the vital three points in the title race.
Rice scare: Declan Rice was forced off in the second half against Chelsea after asking to be substituted. “I don't know, Declan asked to be substituted, so we're going to have to get checked and see if he's available for Wednesday, unfortunately," Arteta stated.
Captain absence: Martin Odegaard remains sidelined with a knee problem that kept him out of the Chelsea win. “Unfortunately, Martin is still not feeling totally comfortable with that knee injury, and we decided not to risk him," Arteta said.
Keeper latest: Goalkeeper David Raya is also a doubt after suffering what appeared to be an injury in the closing stages against Chelsea. Arteta said: “I don't know what happened in that action. He had some niggles this week, so I don't know if he's related to that.”
Return soon: Ben White could return from a knock that has kept him out of the last two matches.
Lengthy absence: However, Mikel Merino faces months on the sidelines after undergoing foot surgery.
Title situation: Arsenal travel to Brighton knowing every point is crucial in their Premier League title charge with a busy schedule ahead during the run-in. Manchester City host Nottingham Forest the same night, while the Gunners currently have a five-point cushion at the top. However, City have a game in hand.