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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Arsenal's defensive crisis ahead of Newcastle clash is not helped by Premier League ruling

When it rains, it tends to pour on Arsenal and Mikel Arteta as yet another squad crisis is on the cards following the 3-0 North London Derby defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

After losing Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey to long-term injuries before and during last month's loss away at Crystal Palace, the Gunners could be without another key player for the remainder of the season with Gabriel Magalhaes sustaining a muscle problem in the second half against Spurs.

With Arsenal back in action on Monday night against Newcastle United, manager Mikel Arteta didn't sound too confident about the Brazilian defender's chances of making the trip up North: "It's a muscular injury," the Spaniard said in his post-match press conference. "Gabby normally is not a player that asks to come off the pitch."

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