Arsenal’s 5 Key Absences Confirmed for Man City Clash as Gabriel Jesus’ Role Set: Arteta’s Dilemma Deepens
Arsenal will be without five key players for their crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side will have to cope without captain Martin Odegaard (ankle injury), Mikel Merino (shoulder injury), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee injury), Kieran Tierney (hamstring injury), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf injury).
Despite these absences, Gabriel Jesus is expected to start against his former club, following his recovery from a groin injury. His inclusion could push Kai Havertz into midfield to cover for Odegaard’s absence.
Arteta emphasized the importance of having all available players ready for the encounter, recalling that Jesus delivered a strong performance at the Etihad last season.
With a limited squad of 17 fit senior players, Arsenal may need to call up academy talents Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and possibly Ayden Heaven for additional cover. Arteta will be relying on a mix of senior stars and young prospects to fill the gaps for this crucial match.
Possible Arsenal squad for Man City:
- Goalkeepers: Raya, Neto
- Defenders: White, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Calafiori, Heaven
- Midfielders: Partey, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Havertz
- Forwards: Saka, Martinelli, Trossard, Sterling, Jesus
Arsenal will need a strong collective effort to overcome their injuries and secure a result against the Premier League champions.
Arsenal’s 5 Key Absences Confirmed for Man City Clash as Gabriel Jesus’ Role Set: Arteta’s Dilemma Deepens
