The Clarets were much improved during Sunday’s outing at Turf Moor, playing with more intent and purpose as they went toe-to-toe with the Europa League finalists.
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They’re likely to head down to London with no fresh injury concerns, with Hannibal’s withdrawal against Villa just thought to be a precaution.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Monday night’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
The Italian was brought off at half time against West Ham, with Mikel Arteta confirming afterwards he picked up an injury. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
1. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) - doubt
The Italian was brought off at half time against West Ham, with Mikel Arteta confirming afterwards he picked up an injury. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
Faces a race against time to feature again this season having been sidelined since February with a foot injury. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images)
2. Mikel Merino (Arsenal) - out
Faces a race against time to feature again this season having been sidelined since February with a foot injury. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BEN STANSALL
The Dutchman has missed nearly two months of action with a groin problem. Return date not known at this time. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
3. Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) - out
The Dutchman has missed nearly two months of action with a groin problem. Return date not known at this time. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
The defender is set to miss the rest of the season and potentially this summer’s World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the West Ham game. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images)
4. Ben White (Arsenal) - out
The defender is set to miss the rest of the season and potentially this summer’s World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the West Ham game. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS