Arsenal is already in danger of slipping eight points behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings, and on Sunday afternoon they will go to St. James’ Park for another difficult matchup with Newcastle United.
With just a 1-1 draw against a defensive-minded Manchester City last weekend, the Gunners are now five points behind the Reds in the top flight standings and needed a late equalizer from Gabriel Martinelli to stay in the game.
Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard scored goals in each half to give Arsenal a 2-0 victory over Port Vale in the EFL Cup third round, although their performance was unimpressive.
England winger Noni Madueke’s two-month suspension has delivered Arsenal a serious injury blow before of Sunday’s Premier League match against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are already out for Arsenal, and Martin Odegaard is still doubtful for the match against Newcastle due to a shoulder injury.
Arsenal injury news and return dates
Noni Madueke, who had a fantastic start to his career in north London despite the early criticism that surrounded him following his move from rivals Chelsea, is one of the crucial players Arteta is worried about being healthy before kickoff.
Martin Odegaard, the club’s captain, has been sidelined for the past three games due to a shoulder injury. “No surgery, please. He is completely okay. “I believe it will only take a few days, and he has already been training,” Arteta stated. Like Madueke, Kai Havertz plans to make a comeback in late November.
In another development, Gabriel Jesus, who hasn’t played a game for Arsenal since January 4th, is anticipated to miss the rest of 2025 due to a catastrophic ACL injury.
Although the precise date of his return has not yet been disclosed, it is believed that January 2026 may be the earliest possible moment. Piero Hincapie, a central defender, is also probably going to miss the match at St. James’ Park. The groin injury sustained by the Bayer Leverkusen loanee is currently being evaluated.
