Mikel Arteta has been dealt another blow with Pablo Mari facing an injury lay-off. Gunners boss Arteta expects Mari to be out for a “few matches” after suffering a calf injury in training to add to Arsenal ’s defensive worries.
Left back Kieran Tierney is undergoing an MRI scan on a similar muscle injury but the hope is that it is not too serious as he was pulled out of the Crystal Palace game at the last minute as a precautionary measure.
However, Spanish centre half Mari - a key factor in Arsenal’s improved form - is likely to be missing for longer and is out of Monday’s game with Newcastle but Gabriel could return.
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