Arsenal are still waiting to learn the extent of Gabriel Magalhaes’ knee injury with their problems at the back growing ahead of the trip to Newcastle United.
The Gunners will again be without the suspended William Saliba who will also miss the visit of Chelsea on 10 November after his straight red card shown in the defeat to Bournemouth.
His partner at the back Gabriel was forced off in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool following a tussle with Darwin Nunez.
The Brazil international felt something in the back of his knee, initially attempting to play on before being replaced shortly after.
Gabriel was absent from the squad that took on Preston in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night with Mikel Arteta revealing the injury ‘doesn’t look that bad’.
The centre-half has not trained since however and is still being assessed by the club’s medical staff.
Ben White meanwhile played the full game on Sunday but was absent from the squad that beat Preston last night. Arteta revealed his defender was ‘struggling’ at the end against Liverpool but could be available again this weekend.
There was also concern for Jurrien Timber after he was forced off in the second-half against Arne Slot’s side but the Netherlands international played the full 90 minutes at right-back against Preston last night.
Arsenal injuries
Ruled out: Calafiori (knee), Odegaard (ankle), Tierney (thigh), Tomiyasu (knee)
Doubts: Gabriel (knee)
Suspended: Saliba
Riccardo Calafiori meanwhile is sidelined ‘for the next few weeks’ with Martin Odegaard still working on his return from an ankle injury.
The Gunners captain has resumed light training in recent weeks and while Arteta hopes to have him available before the November international break, the trip to Tyneside will come too soon for him.
How Arsenal could line up this weekend…
Predicted Arsenal XI to face Newcastle
Raya, Partey, White, Timber, Kiwior, Rice, Saka, Rice, Merino, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard
Where to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal? Kick-off time and TV channel
Newcastle United vs Arsenal kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday, 2 November.
Live coverage is available on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate with a live stream available on the Discovery+ app.
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