After a 1-1 draw against Brighton, Arsenal is now focusing on their upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur following the international break.
As the 2024/25 Premier League season begins, Arsenal has collected seven points from their first three games. The Gunners won their first two matches before drawing with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Arsenal initially took the lead with a goal from Kai Havertz, but the game changed when Declan Rice was sent off after receiving a second yellow card early in the second half. Brighton capitalized on their advantage, with Joao Pedro leveling the score just before the 60-minute mark.
With the international break now in effect, Arsenal’s next challenge will be the highly anticipated North London derby against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rice’s red card means he will be unavailable for this crucial encounter.
On the injury front, Mikel Arteta might see one of his players return in time for the derby. Here’s the latest on Arsenal’s injury status as the international break begins:
Mikel Merino
– Injury: Shoulder
– Arteta’s Comments: “We have to see. He was in a lot of pain,” Arteta mentioned on Friday. “We’ll conduct further tests to get more definitive answers.”
– Potential Return Date: Uncertain
Declan Rice
– Reason for Absence: Suspension
– Details: After receiving two yellow cards in the Brighton match, Rice is suspended for one game and will miss the North London derby.
– Return Date: Expected to return against Bolton in the Carabao Cup.
Takehiro Tomiyasu
– Injury: Knee
– Arteta’s Comments: “It’s hard to say when he’ll be back. The recovery process has been slow,” Arteta stated on Friday. “The medical team is monitoring the situation, but he hasn’t resumed training yet.”
– Potential Return Date: Uncertain
Gabriel Jesus
– Injury: Groin
– Arteta’s Comments:”He’s making good progress. He had a muscle injury, but he’s already doing a lot of work, so we expect him back very soon.”
– Potential Return Date: Could be ready for the Tottenham match on Sunday, September 15th.
