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Arsenal are in Dubai for some warm-weather training as they prepare for the start of the Premier League title run-in.
The Gunners were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle last week but their 5-1 win over Manchester City before that means they remain six points behind Arne Slot’s leaders.
They also have the a Champions League last-16 tie on the horizon.
Arsenal had the weekend off after being knocked out of the FA Cup and Mikel Arteta hopes the mini-break will refresh his squad for their pursuit of Liverpool.
But the Arsenal boss has a fresh injury concern ahead of a key run of games.
Here’s a look at the latest Arsenal injuries…
Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli injured his hamstring in the defeat at Newcastle.
Arteta confirmed Martinelli was set for a scan and reports suggest the Brazilian is facing more than a month out.
That would mean Martinelli would miss Premier League fixtures against Leicester, West Ham and Nottingham Forest, and make his a doubt for games against Manchester United on March 9 and Chelsea on March 16.
Gabriel Martinelli reacts after sustaining an injury for Arsenal against Newcastle
Setback: Gabriel Martinelli is facing a spell on the sidelines
Martinelli is also a doubt for the first leg of Arsenal’s Champions League last-16, whoever they are drawn against.
Potential return date: March/April 2025
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka underwent hamstring surgery in December and has not featured since, with Arsenal fearing he could be ruled out until March.
Saka was included in the squad who travelled to Dubai, with Arteta inviting injury players on the trip to continue their rehab there.
Fresh reports over the weekend claimed Saka is due back at the start of March.
Recovering: Saka travelled with the Arsenal squad to Dubai
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The Gunners are said to be targeting their Champions League last 16 first leg on either March 4 or 5, or their trip to Manchester United on March 9.
But Arteta is unlikely to take any risks by rushing Saka back too soon.
Potential return date: March
Ben White
Ben White has not featured since undergoing surgery on a knee injury back in November.
But the defender returned to Arsenal training in Dubai and there is a hope he will be able to feature against Leicester this weekend.
Ben White trains with Arsenal in Dubai
Back: Ben White has returned to Arsenal training
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His return would be a major boost for Arsenal ahead of a key run of games in February, with Arsenal facing big games against West Ham and Nottingham Forest.
Potential return date: vs Leicester on February 15
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu has hardly featured this season and his return date remains unclear.
Potential return date: Unknown
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is not expected to play again this season after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury sustained in January.
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