
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his fear that injuries could once again derail his side’s pursuit of Premier League glory.
Fitness problems played a major role in Arsenal’s late-season collapses in both 2022–23 and 2023–24, and the injury bug has reappeared again this year as Martin Ødegaard joined Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz on the sidelines to leave Arteta with limited options in rotation.