Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update ahead of Chelsea clash by Amelia Hartman on Nov 27, 2025 for EPLindex.com

ARSENAL winger Noni Madueke admits he could face a “hostile” return to Chelsea in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Prem clash. Madueke, who left West London for the Emirates in a £52million deal in July,

Didier Drogba was part of the formidable Chelsea side that conceded only 15 goals in the Premier League during their title winning 2004 to 2005 campaign. It was his first season at the club, the same as Jose Mourinho,

Neto also requested to be taken off after scoring Chelsea’s third goal at Stamford Bridge in their final game before the international break. Originally selected for Portugal duty, he dropped out of their squad before World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia with a groin issue.

Arsenal were dealt a blow as Gabriel limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 friendly win over Senegal in London on Saturday (November 15).

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhães will be sidelined for at least a month, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Brazil international pulled a muscle in his thigh in the second half of his country's friendly with Senegal on Saturday.

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals update on major new injury scare before Chelsea clash - Statement win over Bayern Munich in Champions League slightly marred by another key fitness setback for Gunners