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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Sep 12, 2020 at 12.30pm UK
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Fulham

Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener with Fulham.

Arsenal get their 2020-21 Premier League campaign underway with a short trip to promoted side Fulham on Saturday.

On the back of winning the FA Cup and Community Shield, the Gunners are on a high as they look to challenge for a top-four position in the standings.

However, while making notable additions in the transfer market, Mikel Arteta's continues to deal with injury issues hampering a number of players in his squad.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest fitness concerns in the days leading up to the encounter at Craven Cottage.


David Luiz

David Luiz in action for Arsenal on July 26, 2020© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Neck
Possible return date: September 12 (vs.Fulham)

Having sustained a neck problem during training, Luiz is now regarded as a major doubt for the weekend. Reports have suggested that the Brazilian's participation is dependent on how he responds to treatment in the coming days.


Shkodran Mustafi

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi is helped off the pitch against Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final on July 18.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown

While it has been suggested that Mustafi will not make a return from a thigh injury until October, Arteta recently revealed that the Germany international had stepped up his rehabilitation after being given permission to stop using crutches.


Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring their second goal against Standard Liege on October 3, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Martinelli underwent knee surgery earlier this summer, subsequently ruling him out in the long term. As it stands, Arteta expects the Brazilian to return to training before the end of 2020.


Pablo Mari

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari lies injured against Man City on June 17, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Of the four players who are currently sidelined, Mari is the closest to a return to action. Having made significant progress in his recovery from an ankle problem sustained in June, the centre-back should return to full training later this month.


Calum Chambers

Calum Chambers goes off injured for Arsenal on December 29, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

While Chambers has recently stepped up his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury, the defender is not close to getting himself back in contention. Arteta is yet to put a date on his potential return.


ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Arsenal have no suspension issues heading into this contest.


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