Arsenal’s injury woes are finally easing ahead of huge games against Bayern Munich

Arsenal’s injury difficulties are slowly lessening ahead of crucial games against Bayern Munich and Chelsea, with more significant returns expected this week.

The Gunners’ dominant start to the season and formidable early title charge in the Premier League have come despite plenty of bad luck on the fitness front, with a number of key players missing extended periods of time, allowing manager Mikel Arteta to successfully utilise his newfound squad depth.

That picture became clearer during Sunday’s north London derby thrashing of Tottenham, with Riccardo Calafiori shaking off a hip injury to start the raucous 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium, in which Eberechi Eze scored a hat-trick after Leandro Trossard’s opener.

Arsenal supporters were also pleased to see winger Noni Madueke come off the bench for his first game since September due to a knee injury, while Gabriel Martinelli was an unused substitute after his own hiatus.

However, there was no Martin Odegaard, Viktor Gyokeres, or Kai Havertz against Tottenham, while Gabriel Magalhaes did not play as planned, and Gabriel Jesus is yet to return.

Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Bayern Munich

However, there was no Martin Odegaard, Viktor Gyokeres, or Kai Havertz against Tottenham, while Gabriel Magalhaes did not play as planned, and Gabriel Jesus is yet to return.

With that in mind, here’s the most recent Arsenal injury news and comeback dates as the high-profile matchups continue, including a Champions League visit from Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich in midweek and a trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Arguably Arsenal’s greatest player this season, he hobbled out in the second half of Brazil’s friendly victory over Senegal at the Emirates last weekend.

Selecao manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Gabriel’s adductor injury, with sources stating he might be out until January. Jesus’ comeback from surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament rupture suffered in an FA Cup play against Manchester United in January appears to be approaching.

If that’s the case, he might be fit for first-team action again in early December, when Arsenal face Brentford, Aston Villa, and Club Brugge.