Arsenal have been in great form in recent weeks. After claiming the scalp of Manchester City before the international break (1-0), the Gunners managed to come back from nowhere to grab a draw against Chelsea (2-2) before winning in Seville this Tuesday in the Champions League (1-2). Building on its success, Mikel Arteta’s squad hosts Sheffield United this Saturday (4 p.m.). A reception which will take place without Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey. Scorer this Tuesday in Andalusia, the Brazilian striker injured his hamstring while the former Atlético de Madrid injured his thigh during training on Monday.
While the first mentioned will be absent for several weeks according to the Spanish technician, the second could be away from the field for longer as Arteta suggested at a press conference this Friday: ““He has a muscle injury and we expect him to be out for a few weeks,” Arteta said. “We don’t really know the extent of it yet and he has further tests today.» Two hard blows which should nevertheless not prevent the current third in the Premier League from continuing their momentum.
