BREAKING NEWS: “It’s over, we’re not winning the league. ‘No thanks'” – Arsenal manager is in a state of panic after another crucial player suffers an injury during training just before tomorrow’s match against Manchester United.

Arsenal face Manchester United in a midweek Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium, grappling with several injury setbacks.

The Gunners, who defeated West Ham on Saturday, were already missing Mikel Merino, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Thomas Partey in that game, while Gabriel Magalhães was forced off at halftime due to an injury concern.

Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to provide clarity on the fitness of these players during a press conference on Tuesday. However, it is confirmed that full-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be unavailable for the clash due to knee injuries, and neither is close to returning to action.

Their absences add to Arsenal’s defensive challenges as Arteta seeks to maintain the team’s recent winning momentum.

Despite these setbacks, Arsenal have been in stellar form since the international break, winning three consecutive matches and scoring an impressive 13 goals in the process.

This strong run might encourage Arteta to stick with his current tactics, though key decisions about personnel changes remain.

One such decision involves Gabriel Martinelli, who could reclaim his starting role on the left wing, potentially replacing Leandro Trossard. Martinelli’s dynamism would inject more energy into Arsenal’s attack.

In midfield, Thomas Partey’s fitness could determine his inclusion at the base, but Jorginho’s strong display against West Ham gives Arteta confidence in the Italian if Partey is unavailable.

Defensively, Arsenal have maintained a consistent backline in recent matches, lending stability to the team. However, Oleksandr Zinchenko is pushing for a starting position following his impactful substitute appearance against West Ham. Zinchenko’s inclusion would provide additional versatility and experience in defense.

The anticipated starting lineup sees Arsenal deploying a 4-3-3 formation. David Raya is expected in goal, with a backline comprising Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Luca Calafiori.

The midfield trio will likely feature captain Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, and either Partey or Jorginho. In attack, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli are expected to start.

The match kicks off at 8:15 PM GMT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium and will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.

Despite injury concerns, Arsenal’s blend of seasoned players and promising young talent offers Arteta numerous options as the team aims to extend their impressive form against their historic rivals.