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Mikel Arteta is facing several injury concerns with his Arsenal squad, as a few stars could miss out on the North London Derby against Tottenham this weekend with fresh issues.
Arsenal return from the November international break with a bang, as they take on rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby over the weekend. The Gunners have been handed an opportunity to take a further lead in the Premier League title race, after slip-ups from Manchester City and Liverpool on Saturday.
That may be easier said than done for Mikel Arteta, who will have to wrestle with the ferocity of the local derby, all while dealing with the injury issues within his squad. As many as eight players could be missing from the Arsenal squad at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, posing some questions that the head coach must answer.
With a deeper squad at his disposal, there is an assumption that Arteta will find the right combination for his team, while some returns could be on the cards. So, with that said, football.london takes a look at the latest Arsenal injury news and updates.
Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres picked up a minor issue that has kept him out of action for three weeks so far, which missing international games for Sweden. Despite that, there is still some doubt over whether the forward will be available for the clash on Sunday.
What Arteta has said: "We have put in a lot of energy to bring them [injured players] back as quick as possible. Tomorrow we will have more clarity. I am hopeful that we will take another step tomorrow."
Potential return date: Bayern Munich (H) - Wednesday, November 26.
Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori has been an injury doubt for Arsenal since the start of the international break, when it was revealed that the defender had picked up a hip issue. As a result, he missed out on playing for Italy, despite the call-up, and made a return to the Gunners during the two weeks.
The injury has been described as a minor one, though his involvement against Tottenham will depend on whether he trained in the build-up to the match.
What Mikel Arteta said: "Yeah he wasn't available, he's been carrying a few things and we had to bring him back. He hasn't trained yet, we have a session tomorrow [Saturday] so we will see."
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) - Sunday, November 23.
Gabriel Magalhaes
Unfortunately for Arsenal, they were handed a huge injury blow when Gabriel Magalhaes limped off injured during an international match for Brazil. The thigh concern is set to sideline him for weeks, with an upcoming scan set to reveal more on the extent of the issue.
What Mikel Arteta said: "Yeah, Gabi unfortunately picked up an injury and he's going to be out for weeks. We need to have another scan next Wednesday, and we will have the timeline much more clear."
Potential return date: December 2025/January 2026.
Noni Madueke
There is a chance that Noni Madueke could be back in the mix for Arsenal as he comes up against his former side, Tottenham, where he featured in their academy. Some reports claimed the winger could've been involved in the Sunderland clash, with the two-week break offering an even greater chance of being back to full fitness.
What Arteta has said: "We have put in a lot of energy to bring them back as quick as possible. Tomorrow we will have more clarity. I am hopeful that we will take another step tomorrow."
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) - Sunday, November 23.
Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli is one of a whole cluster of forward options who have been missing for Arsenal in recent weeks. The Brazilian could be one of those who is set to return against Tottenham, though Arteta didn't directly address his fitness before the match.
What Arteta has said: "We have put in a lot of energy to bring them back as quick as possible. Tomorrow we will have more clarity. I am hopeful that we will take another step tomorrow."
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) - Sunday, November 23.
Martin Odegaard
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has had a stop-start season so far due to injury, with the latest issue leaving him out for roughly six weeks. The playmaker could be nearing a return to action soon, though Arteta was coy on which players will definitely return for the North London Derby.
What Arteta has said: "We have put in a lot of energy to bring them back as quick as possible. Tomorrow we will have more clarity. I am hopeful that we will take another step tomorrow."
What Odegaard has said: "It's moving forward. The match today came a little too early... But it's starting to look better, so hopefully I'll be back soon."
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) - Sunday, November 23.
Gabriel Jesus
After a devastating ACL injury at the start of 2025, Gabriel Jesus has been battling his way back to full fitness, and has returned to full training in recent weeks. It's another step on the road to recovery, with there being some hope that the star forward can feature in the coming weeks of a busy fixture schedule.
There is still some extra work to be done to condition the Brazilian in the right way to feature in the Premier League again, but there are promising signs over his return.
What Arteta has said: "Very good and he's done everything with the team for the last two weeks. We're going to give him some exposure internally as well.
Potential return date: December 2025/January 2026.
Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz has missed the majority of the season so far, and while there was some hope that he could return after the international break, it was dashed during the two-week period. Julian Nagelsmann revealed there was a setback for the forward in his recovery, meaning a return before the end of the calendar year is more likely.
What Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said: "Kai had a minor relapse, but overall he’s doing well... [Expected to be back in action] towards the end of the year."
Potential return date: December 2025.
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