Arsenal injury news as five doubtful for Brentford with Trossard and Rice update

It led the Gunners to use a new front three of Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah and Saka. Without their two first-choice left-wingers Arsenal still created chances to win the game but with fixtures now starting to pile up heading into the autumn and winter it is a worry that will have to be dealt with.

Martinelli, who was taken off against Everton in the first half with a muscular injury of his own, may well be back sooner rather than later though after appearing to be on the cusp of making the squad for the North London Derby. "With Gaby we are still assessing him and so let’s see whether he can make the game or not," the head coach had said ahead of the match and refused to rule him out when asked on Friday.