Arsenal may have strengthened their grip at the top of the Premier League table with a solid 2-0 victory over Brentford , but Mikel Arteta's post-match tone was far from celebratory as injuries continue to pile up for his side. The win keeps the Gunners in commanding form, yet the manager was left frustrated by the growing number of key players sidelined.
The injury situation is reaching a worrying point for Arsenal, especially with crucial fixtures approaching and squad depth being severely tested. Softfootball earlier reported that William Saliba had picked up a minor knock before the Chelsea clash though he is close to returning , while Gabriel has been out for weeks after suffering an injury with Brazil during the international break. With Mosquera now joining the list of casualties, the defensive line is stretched thinner than Arteta would prefer.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , Arteta revealed the latest setback within the squad, saying:
