One of the most dramatic wins imaginable kept Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City on Saturday.
Reiss Nelson scored a last-gasp winner as Mikel Arteta’s side came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on a famous day at the Emirates Stadium.
While the Gunners boss is naturally eager not to talk up his team’s prospects of winning the Premier League, it is difficult to ignore that this was the type of result that can make champions.
Still, there will be bumps in the road ahead. Arsenal are suffering on the injury front, particularly in attack after Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah picked up knocks of late.
With Gabriel Jesus not yet ready to return either, Arsenal look light up front.
Here’s a look at the latest on Arsenal injuries…
Leandro Trossard
The Belgian was forced off during the dramatic win over the Cherries with a groin problem.
Still, there is a hope Trossard’s injury is not serious and that he can feature before the international break later this month.
Potential return date: Sunday 19 March 2023 vs Crystal Palace
Eddie Nketiah
The striker picked up a knock when Arsenal beat Everton last week and duly missed the dramatic victory over Bournemouth.
Nketiah is expected to miss Thursday’s Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon and is again a doubt for Sunday’s trip to Fulham.
Potential return date: Sunday 19 March 2023 vs Crystal Palace
Gabriel Jesus
While the Brazilian has been spotted back training with a ball, Arteta has confirmed Jesus is not particularly close to a full return to action.
“He’s not far now,” said Arteta. “I don’t want to give a timeline but certain things are with the team and certain things are outside the team.
“He’s not very close but he’s not far at all. He’s feeling better every day and the doctors are confident with the way the injury is evolving. We are in a good place with him, I think.”
Potential return date: March 2023
Mohamed Elneny
The midfielder underwent knee surgery in January and is not expected to play again this season.
