Mikel Arteta has been preparing his Arsenal players on the London Colney training pitches for Wednesday’s Premier League clash against Manchester United. Having won their last three games and scored 13 goals in the process, the Gunners appear back to their best after a recent dip in form.
After beating Nottingham Forest 3-0, Arteta’s side put five past both Sporting CP and West Ham United. Based on that, Arsenal are entering the huge clash in great form but United have also built up momentum under new boss Ruben Amorim.
Injury issues could potentially decide the outcome of the fixture however, with Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey as doubts having both missed the weekend’s win. Gabriel Magalhaes, meanwhile, was subbed off at half time against West Ham with a recurring injury and may now not feature at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Gabriel injury update
Though hardly a surprise, there was no sign of Gabriel, Partey or Merino in the latest images captured and uploaded to the club’s official website. “We’re gonna have a meeting this afternoon,” Arteta revealed when asked for the latest on injuries. “We have done a training session.
“We monitored and kept some players away from certain activities. After that meeting I will decide which ones are fit and available and who will start.” Given his importance, the magnitude of the game and the fact he has started 41 consecutive Premier League games, Gabriel missing out appears unlikely.
