Arsenal turn their attentions back to Europa League action with a trip to Holland to face PSV Eindhoven on Thursday night.
Mikel Arteta can afford to rest a number of key players for the European clash after the Gunners secured qualification for the knockout rounds last week, but the Spaniard will probably name another strong side as he looks to guarantee top spot.
Arteta's side looked fatigued in the second half against Southampton last weekend as Stuart Armstrong equalised to make it 1-1, seeing the Gunners drop a crucial two points in the Premier League title race. Arsenal have a number of injury doubts ahead of the clash against PSV as Arteta prepares to hand a number of fringe players some much needed game time and rest his key players.
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Marquinhos
Marquinhos has been ruled out of Thursday night's clash. The Brazilian youngster was feeling unwell in the build-up to the game and didn't travel to the Netherlands as a result.
What Arteta has said: "We had Marquinhos who wasn’t feeling well today and didn’t travel. For the rest we are OK."
Expected return date: Nottingham Forest (H) - October 30
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Zinchenko suffered a knock to his knee in late August before briefly returning to action against Manchester United. He then picked up a calf injury in Arsenal training and has struggled to stay match-fit since. The Ukraine international has missed the Gunners' last six games, including the win over PSV.
The medical staff are monitoring the versatile defender and will be looking to not give him too much, too soon, concerning his physical workload.
What Arteta has said: "He had a recurring injury in his calf. That's why he's been out for this period."
Expected return date: Unknown.
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka has impressed in his new role at Arsenal this season, contributing yet another goal for the campaign on Sunday against Southampton. Given his form, it was a concern when he was floored during the game holding his shoulder for a while. The Swiss international managed to see out the rest of the game after some treatment and should be available for the upcoming clashes.
Expected return date: PSV Eindhoven (A) - October 27
Emile Smith Rowe
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has struggled to get his season underway so far, suffering with injury from pre-season before making his return from the bench against Manchester United last month. However, he then got injured in the warm-down at Old Trafford.
The England international has since undergone surgery which is set to keep him on the sidelines for an extended period, with no return date set as of this moment.
What Arteta has said: "That's been an ongoing issue that he's had. He's had some discomfort in the groin area and hasn't had any continuity this season," the Arsenal boss told reporters in a press conference before the 3-0 win over Brentford a couple of weeks ago. "It's something we are trying to assess.
"We're trying to help him as much as possible in any way we can because we need him fit, we need him available, and we need him performing at his best level because he's such an important player for us. Unfortunately, for this period and periods last year, we haven't had him."
Expected return date: Unknown.
Mohamed Elneny
Mohamed Elneny is suffering from a hamstring injury which he picked up against Fulham last month. It's likely to keep him out until the New Year, with Arteta describing the injury as "long-term".
What Arteta has said: "We still need to see another specialist, but I'm afraid we're going to lose Mo for a while."
"Obviously, that has an impact because Thomas is injured, and we are a bit short in that position."
Expected return date: Unknown.
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