Arsenal are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table, although Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has several injury concerns within his squad to worry about
15:22, 09 Feb 2026Updated 15:23, 09 Feb 2026
Bukayo Saka looks on
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Bukayo Saka is one of the injury concerns for Arsenal (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal are enjoying a fine run of form with four straight wins since losing to Manchester United last month. The Gunners are currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League table after 25 matches played.
Mikel Arteta's side will, however, be concerned after seeing Manchester City come from behind to stun Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday. Arsenal were looking set to end the weekend nine points clear after Saturday's 3-0 win over Sunderland, before goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland sent a message to the league leaders.
The Gunners return to action on Thursday with what could be a tough trip to Brentford. That match comes a day after City host Fulham as they look to go just three points behind Arsenal.
And Arteta's men have several injury concerns to deal with ahead of their trip to the Bees. Below is a look at the latest Arsenal injury news as well as updates from Arteta.
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Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard was forced off during the win against Sunderland. The Gunners' forward received treatment from the Arsenal medical staff before being replaced by Christian Norgaard towards the end of Saturday's game. There is yet to be an update from Arsenal or Arteta on Trossard's condition, but the incident will no doubt cause some concern. Some early reports claim it could be an issue with his calf, with the forward set to be assessed ahead of Thursday's clash with Brentford.
Injury: Unknown.
Potential return date: Unknown.
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka has been out of action since suffering an injury in the warm-up before the Premier League victory over Leeds United. The problem has seen him miss the clash at Elland Road, as well as the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea and win over Sunderland.
Injury: Hip
What Arteta has said: "His hip is much better and hopefully very soon he will be with us."
Potential return date: Vs Wigan (H) - Sun 15 Feb
Mikel Merino
The midfielder is a longer-term absentee after undergoing surgery on a foot injury sustained in the defeat against Man United.
Injury: Foot
What Arteta has said: “Obviously, he needs to go through a procedure, which is never always positive.
“He's a big player for us. An athlete that has such versatility and capacity to compete in various positions. Yeah, that's a big blow.”
Potential return date: May
Martin Odegaard
The midfielder missed wins over Chelsea and Sunderland with a minor injury.
Injury: Unknown
What Arteta has said: “Martin will be a matter of days.”
Potential return date: vs Brentford (A) - Thurs 12 Feb
Max Dowman
The teenager is currently out with an ankle injury.
Injury: Ankle
What Arteta has said: "Max hasn't trained with us yet but it will be a few weeks, he's getting better."
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Potential return date: Late February / March
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