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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Sheffield United

Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.

Arsenal will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Sheffield United to the Emirates Stadium on January 18.

The Gunners have lost just one of their five matches under the leadership of new head coach Mikel Arteta but have only picked up two victories.

Crystal Palace held Arteta's side to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon - a result that left the team down in 10th position in the table, some 11 points off the top four.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Blades, who currently six sixth having enjoyed a remarkable campaign to date.


Calum Chambers

Calum Chambers goes off injured for Arsenal on December 29, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Calum Chambers will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 campaign having undergone knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The versatile defender also faces a battle to be fit for the start of next season.


Hector Bellerin

Hector Bellerin in action for Arsenal on October 3, 2019© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 18 (vs. Sheffield United)

It has been a frustrating season for Hector Bellerin due to injury, with the 24-year-old restricted to just three Premier League appearances. He is currently struggling to overcome a hamstring problem, and Arteta admitted on Saturday that the Spaniard was still not ready for selection.


Kieran Tierney

Arsenal's Kieran Tierney in action with West Ham United's Robert Snodgrass in the Premier League on December 9, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: Unknown

Kieran Tierney, who arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Celtic over the summer, has been on the sidelines since suffering a dislocated shoulder against West Ham United last month. The Scotland international is not expected to be available for selection until the middle of March.


Lucas Torreira

Arsenal's Lucas Torreira celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on October 30, 2019© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: January 18 (vs. Sheffield United)

Lucas Torreira, who has been a key player for the Gunners since Arteta's arrival, had to be replaced against Palace on Saturday due to a muscular problem. Arteta revealed after the match at Selhurst Park that the Uruguay international would be assessed in the coming days.


ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sees red on January 11, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: February 2 (vs. Burnley)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss Arsenal's next three matches against Sheffield United, Chelsea and Bournemouth having picked up a red card against Palace on Saturday. His absence is a huge blow for the Gunners having managed 16 goals in all competitions this term.


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