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Arsenal Faces Injury Woes Ahead of Sunderland Clash

11/9/2025

Summary

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Mikel Arteta said several key Arsenal players will miss the Sunderland match due to injuries, including Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal, out since January with a cruciate ligament injury.
Jesus has returned to training but needs time to regain full fitness, while Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli are sidelined.
The club hopes for their return after international break as Arsenal sits atop Premier League with eight consecutive clean sheets.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal's injury woes have a long history, notably impacting their title aspirations. In 2021, 30% of the squad, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, was sidelined. This pattern continued into 2023, with key players like Gabriel Jesus and Martin Ødegaard missing matches. Such injuries have historically hindered Arsenal's championship campaigns, echoing past seasons where similar challenges led to missed opportunities.

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Mikel Arteta said several key Arsenal players will miss the Sunderland match due to injuries, including Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal, out since January with a cruciate ligament injury.
Jesus has returned to training but needs time to regain full fitness, while Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli are sidelined.
The club hopes for their return after international break as Arsenal sits atop Premier League with eight consecutive clean sheets.

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