Harry Maguire is a doubt for Man Utd's big European clash against Real Sociedad.Harry Maguire is a doubt for Man Utd's big European clash against Real Sociedad.
Harry Maguire is a doubt for Man Utd's big European clash against Real Sociedad. | Getty Images
Arsenal have five players ruled out, three Manchester United players are a doubt for the game.
Arsenal prepare for a trip to Old Trafford on Sunday as they aim to get back to winning ways in the Premier League following consecutive games where they dropped points.
However, during the week, they did record an impressive 7-1 away win against PSV in the Champions League, which will have given a boost to the Gunners.
They face a United side who sit 14th in the Premier League table, 21 points behind Mikel Arteta’s side. Both teams have considerable injury concerns heading into the game.
Man United injury news
The Red Devils have seven players ruled out ahead of the game, as Ruben Amorim is dealing with somewhat of an injury crisis this season.
Firstly, two United players have been ruled out for the rest of the campaign as both Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo are out for a long period.
Luke Shaw is dealing with a calf injury in what has been a season yet again riddled by injury for the United left back. He could return after the international break.
Key midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has also been ruled out for the Arsenal game on Sunday, he is dealing with an injury which is set to keep him out for at least a week longer. He could return before the international break.
Mason Mount continues to recover from his hamstring injury, it is not understood as to when he will be ready to return. Backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is also out for the game.
Defender Jonny Evans has been ruled out too, as he is dealing with a lower back injury, it is not understood as to when he will return.
In terms of doubts, Toby Collyer could come back this weekend, but he would likely have a role from the bench in Amorim’s team.
Centre-back Harry Maguire could return after he picked up a knock in United’s FA Cup defeat to Fulham. Amorim said: “We are being careful with them [Maguire] because, in this moment, we cannot allow us to lose more players for a long time.”
Midfielder Manuel Ugarte is also a doubt for the game, but he is the most likely to return. The Uruguayan is dealing with a knock that he picked up against Fulham too.
Man United players out: Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez
Man United players in doubt: Toby Collyer, Manuel Ugarte, Harry Maguire
Arsenal injury news
Arsenal have five players who have been ruled out for the game at the weekend with three of them out for the rest of the season.
Strikers Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both suffered season ending injuries, which has forced Mikel Arteta to play midfielder Mikel Merino up front in the past few games.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out for the rest of the season after he underwent a second surgery on his knee, meaning he should be back at the start of next year’s Premier League season.
Two Arsenal players are due to return fairly soon. The first is Bukayo Saka, who is still recovering from his hamstring injury. The game against United will be too soon for Saka, who is set to return after the international break.
Gabriel Martinelli is also out, but he is closer to a return. He is currently being assessed for his hamstring injury but will likely return after the international break.
Arsenal players ruled out: Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka
Arsenal players in doubt: N/a
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