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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal will be looking to record their first victory since Boxing Day when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners will enter the contest off the back of a 0-0 draw with Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Anfield on Thursday night.

Mikel Arteta's side lost their last Premier League match at home to Manchester City on New Year's Day, meanwhile, which has left them in fifth spot in the table, two points behind fourth-placed West Ham United.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Tottenham, who are sixth in England's top flight.


Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu after sustaining an injury on December 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Tottenham)

Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently struggling with a calf issue, making him a major doubt for the clash with Tottenham this weekend.


Emile Smith Rowe

Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe during the warm up before the match, December 1, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Tottenham)

Emile Smith Rowe was absent against Nottingham Forest on Sunday and Liverpool on Thursday due to a tight groin, meaning that he is a major doubt for the contest with Spurs.


Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured for Arsenal on December 5, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Arsenal will be without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


Thomas Partey

Arsenal's Thomas Partey pictured in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Arsenal will be without Thomas Partey due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


Mohamed Elneny

Mohamed Elneny in action for Arsenal in November 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Arsenal will be without Mohamed Elneny due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


Nicolas Pepe

Nicolas Pepe reacts after the match, October 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Arsenal will be without Nicolas Pepe due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


Martin Odegaard

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on December 18© Reuters

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

Arsenal will again be without the services of Martin Odegaard on Sunday due to a positive COVID-19 result.


Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka in action for Arsenal in December 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fatigue
Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Tottenham)

Bukayo Saka was forced off in the latter stages of the clash with Liverpool and has therefore emerged as a doubt for the North London derby.


Cedric Soares

Arsenal's Cedric Soares walks off the pitch after receiving medical attention on January 13, 2022© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Tottenham)

Cedric Soares has emerged as a major doubt for the match with Tottenham after being forced off against Liverpool on Thursday night through injury.


ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka is sent off for Arsenal against Liverpool on January 13, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: January 23 (vs. Burnley)

Arsenal will be unable to call upon Granit Xhaka on Sunday, with the Switzerland international suspended due to the red card that he picked up in the draw with Liverpool.


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