It is a double blow Arsenal after Bukaya Saka was ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. Eagles backup quarterback Kenny Pickett also suffered a rib injury in that loss to the Commanders.

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal may need to dip into the transfer market to replace the injured Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling.

Ben White underwent minor knee surgery in November and, while Arteta issued a positive update towards the end of that month, his return date remains unclear. “The surgery went really well, there is no reaction after that,” he said.