All the latest Arsenal injury news and potential return dates following the huge 4-1 win over Newcastle.
Arsenal continued their rich vein of form as they dismantled Newcastle 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium. A Sven Botman own goal gave the Gunners the lead, before Kai Havertz‘s effort doubled the tally ahead of half-time.
Bukayo Saka‘s strike evaded everyone to nestle into the bottom corner, with Jakub Kiwior‘s glancing header ensuring a comfortable four-goal cushion. The Magpies did strike back through former Arsenal academy graduate Joe Willock, but it wasn’t enough to inspire a comeback.
It means just two points separate first and third in the Premier League, though momentum is firmly with the north Londoners. There are a few injury concerns for Mikel Arteta to consider after the match, with a lengthy list of absences finally dwindling.
With that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal injury news.
Arsenal injury list
There are currently four doubts remaining for Arsenal, following a number of returns in the squad to face Newcastle. Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus were back on the substitutes bench, strengthening the options available to Arteta in a huge triple boost.
That leaves Takehiro Tomiyasu, Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jurrien Timber as those left out, though two seem close to a return.
Takehiro Tomiyasu injury latest
Takehiro Tomiyasu returned from the AFC Asian Cup with a slight injury issue that has seen him miss out on clashes with Burnley, West Ham, FC Porto and Newcastle. Arteta previously claimed it was a small issue, so there will be hope of a return soon.
Games missed since: Four
Expected return date: Sheffield United (A) – March 4
Thomas Partey injury latest
Thomas Partey has suffered injury problems throughout the season and while a return at the start of the year was expected, a setback has kept him sidelined. Fortunately, it appears as though the midfielder is nearing a return as the Standard claims that he is hoping to be part of the squad to face Sheffield United next time out.
Games missed since: 19
Expected return date: Sheffield United (A) – March 4
Oleksandr Zinchenko injury latest
Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled with calf issues this campaign, with the latest coming during the clash with Liverpool. The Ukrainian international has been absent since, though the Standard claims that the left-back is also eyeing a return against Sheffield United.
Games missed since: Five
Expected return date: Sheffield United (A) – March 4
Jurrien Timber injury latest
Jurrien Timber has been missing since his Premier League debut, where he suffered a serious knee injury. There will be some hope that the defender can return at some point this campaign, having been included in the Champions League squad for the knockout rounds.
Games missed since: 34
Expected return date: Unknown.