Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Liverpool game plus Kai Havertz latest

Arsenal faces Liverpool in a crucial Premier League clash on Thursday night at the Emirates Stadium, with the league leaders hoping for positive injury news ahead of the top-of-the-table showdown

Kai Havertz was not included in Arsenal's squad for the Premier League clash against Bournemouth.(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal has extended its lead at the top of the Premier League following a significant victory over Bournemouth, a the Gunners fought back from an early goal conceded.

A goal from Gabriel Magalhaes and a brace from Declan Rice secured a 3-2 away win for the Gunners against the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium. This triumph has propelled them six points ahead of second-placed Aston Villa.

However, this gap could potentially be narrowed with Manchester City set to play on Sunday afternoon. Attention for Arsenal now shifts to Thursday's showdown with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

The match against Bournemouth provided Mikel Arteta's team with a major injury boost as Rice completed the full 90 minutes, despite being a doubt prior to the game, reports Football London.

But will the Gunners receive any additional boosts before their clash with Liverpool? Here's a glimpse at the latest updates from the Arsenal treatment room.

Kai Havertz

Havertz was absent from the squad against Bournemouth, but was rested to manage his workload after returning from a lengthy injury. This implies he should be fit to join the squad against Liverpool.

Potential return date: Vs Liverpool (H) (Thurs, 8 Jan).

Riccardo Calafiori

The defender sustained an injury during the warm-up before the Premier League match against Brighton. What Arteta has said: Discussing the injury, Arteta referred to it as "Something very awkward that happened."

Potential return date: Unknown.

Riccardo Calafiori during an Arsenal training session(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Max Dowman

Arteta's comments: "Unfortunately, Max [Dowman] picked up an injury last weekend and had to come off. So he did some scans and he is going to be out for weeks."

Potential return date: February.

Cristhian Mosquera

Arteta's comments: When questioned about the availability of Mosquera and Calafiori for the Bournemouth match, Arteta stated: "They are both out."

Potential return date: Unknown