“Arsenal’s Seven-Man Injury Woes Could Give Liverpool a Golden Title Chance”

Arsenal’s mounting injury problems could hand Liverpool a crucial advantage in the title race, with reports suggesting up to seven key players may miss this weekend’s clash. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that several of his stars are still sidelined, raising doubts over whether their attacking line can keep pace with Liverpool.

 

On Gabriel Jesus, Arteta told premierinjuries.com: “It’s about taking things step by step in a new environment. He’s been training alone, and now he’s surrounded by highly competitive players. Let’s see how he adapts, but his energy is undeniable.”

 

Jesus isn’t the only concern. Martin Ødegaard remains out: “Progress is steady, but he still has some way to go.” Kai Havertz’s fitness is also fragile: “We need to see how he handles the training load first. Once he does, especially in the early weeks, we’ll have to carefully manage his minutes.”

 

Arsenal’s options on the wings are stretched too. Ahead of the international break, Arteta commented on Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres, and Chukwunonso Madueke: “I can’t confirm all of them will miss the weekend, but you’re not far off. Some could return after the break, but everything has to go perfectly in the next two weeks.” Defensively, doubts over Gabriel Magalhães remain, with reports suggesting just a 25% chance of a near-term return.

 

For Liverpool, these issues open a potentially decisive window. While Arsenal wrestle with injuries, Liverpool can take advantage of a softer schedule to close the gap. There’s positive news on our side too: Alisson is set to return, with updates expected this week on Jeremie Frimpong, Stefan Bajcetic, and Jayden Danns.

 

Our form has been inconsistent, but a weakened Arsenal could allow sustained pressure over the congested Christmas period — perfectly timed given our long run without an international break. If we hit form now, Liverpool could be ideally positioned to mount a serious title challenge.