Four Arsenal players will miss the upcoming match against Fulham due to injuries. Arsenal aims to extend their lead in the Premier League after a recent victory over Newcastle.
Key points
Four Arsenal players will miss the Fulham match due to injuries
Arsenal aims to extend their lead in the Premier League
They recently won 1-0 against Newcastle
Arsenal is pursuing a Premier League and Champions League double
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Four Arsenal stars set to miss Fulham clash after latest injury updates
Four Arsenal stars set to miss Fulham clash after latest injury updates
Arsenal Injuries Ease as Fulham Test Looms
Arsenal reach another pivotal Premier League weekend with their injury picture slightly clearer, if still edged with uncertainty. For Mikel Arteta, this is the stage of the season when every selection decision feels amplified, every absence carries greater weight, and every return can alter the rhythm of a title race.
After reclaiming top spot with a 1-0 win over Newcastle, Arsenal now host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium with the chance to move six points clear of Manchester City. The broader ambition remains vast, with a first Premier League and Champions League double still possible after the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the semi-final first leg.
Kai Havertz remains one of the most pressing Arsenal injury concerns. The German lasted only 33 minutes against Newcastle before being withdrawn with a muscular issue, later missing the trip to Madrid.
Arteta grouped Havertz and Eberechi Eze together when assessing the post-Newcastle knocks, saying: “They are muscular niggles,”
“We don’t think it’s too much. We have to wait and see if they can be available for Wednesday.”
Q&A
Which Arsenal players are injured and missing the Fulham match?
Four Arsenal stars are set to miss the Fulham clash due to injuries, although their names are not specified in the update.
What is the significance of the Fulham match for Arsenal's title race?
The match against Fulham is crucial as Arsenal seeks to move six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League standings.
How did Arsenal perform in their last match before facing Fulham?
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in their last match, reclaiming the top spot in the Premier League.
What are Arsenal's ambitions for the current season?
Arsenal is aiming for a Premier League and Champions League double this season, with significant matches ahead.
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Havertz did not make that Atletico fixture, although Arsenal are reportedly optimistic he can still play a meaningful role before the season ends. Arteta added: “He had a little niggle.
“I don’t know how serious it is. It didn’t look to big. The action, the way he describes it, is not too sharp. But we have to wait and see.”
Potential return date: May
Calafiori Boosts Defensive Options
Riccardo Calafiori has endured another disrupted spell. The defender played the full 90 minutes against Sporting CP on April 7, yet has not appeared for Arsenal since.
There had been hope he would return against Newcastle, only for him to miss out again. More encouragingly, he was named on the bench against Atletico after Arteta confirmed he was available for selection.
For Arsenal, that matters. The run-in demands depth, composure and flexibility, especially with injuries already stretching the defensive unit.
Potential return date: Saturday May 2, vs Fulham, home
Timber Wait Continues
Jurrien Timber’s absence has been keenly felt. He has not played since being forced off in the 2-0 win over Everton on March 14, with a groin issue keeping him out of Arsenal’s last nine matches in all competitions.
There was hope he might return against Atletico, although Arteta made clear that was too soon.
Arteta said: “We don’t know yet. He’s doing some stuff on the pitch at the moment, but we need to get the gears up and be able to do more things before he can compete with us.”
Mikel Merino remains another long-term concern after foot surgery in February. Arsenal are waiting to see whether he can feature again this season, while Spain will also be monitoring his progress ahead of the World Cup.
Asked whether Merino could still play a part in the title push, Arteta replied: “It’s a bit premature to say that.
“He’s evolving really well. He’s really pushing every boundary that he possibly can.
“But it’s a bit early to answer that question.”
Potential return date: Unknown
For Arsenal, injuries have become part of the season’s texture, shaping the margins without yet derailing the chase.
