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Riccardo Calafiori is an injury doubt for Arsenal(Image: (Photo by Richard Sellers\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images))<\/p>\nArsenal have a whole host of injury troubles within the side following their clash with Brighton, as Mikel Arteta must look ahead to the upcoming match with Aston Villa.Riccardo Calafiori is an injury doubt for Arsenal(Image: (Photo by Richard Sellers\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images))<\/p>\n
Mikel Arteta is still dealing with some injury problems in his Arsenal<\/a> team, as he continues to be handed some challenges, despite a few returning players. The Gunners have been impacted heavily by absences, as it first hit the forward ranks, and has since spread to the defensive options.<\/p>\n Despite that, Arsenal still sit at the top of the Premier League<\/a>, as the latest clash against Brighton saw another three points added to their tally. There’s little time to think about that, however, as attention quickly turns towards a meeting with title rivals Aston Villa up next.<\/p>\n The Gunners fell to defeat against Unai Emery last time out in dramatic circumstances, and they will be keen to enact some revenge at the Emirates Stadium. There are some injury issues for Arteta<\/a> to consider, with question marks over the availability of some key stars.<\/p>\n So, with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of another important match.<\/p>\n Riccardo Calafiori<\/p>\n Riccardo Calafiori<\/a> is the latest injury concern for Arsenal, as the defender had to be pulled out of the team to take on Brighton with a knock in the warm-up. He was replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly, but now remains a doubt for the upcoming clashes during this busy fixture schedule.<\/p>\n What Mikel Arteta said: <\/strong>“It’s something that he felt yesterday, something very awkward that happened, and today in the warm-up he wasn\u2019t comfortable.”<\/p>\n Predicted return date: <\/strong>Unknown.<\/p>\n Jurrien Timber<\/p>\n Arsenal’s full-back troubles continue, as Jurrien Timber<\/a> missed out against Brighton with an injury issue. Mikel Arteta revealed that he landed in an awkward fashion during training, which made him unavailable, while it’s unclear exactly how big the problem is.<\/p>\n What Mikel Arteta said: <\/strong>“There are injuries with Jurrien, he landed awkwardly.”<\/p>\n Predicted return date: <\/strong>Unknown.<\/p>\n Ben White<\/p>\n Adding to the full-back injury issue is Ben White<\/a>, who is out with a hamstring problem as it stands. The defender is not facing a long time out, but will miss a few games for Arsenal over the festive period.<\/p>\n What Mikel Arteta said: <\/strong>“He is out. He’s evolving. It’s not a major [hamstring] injury, but it will keep him out for a few games. Ben is a really fast healer as well, so let’s hope that we’re going to have him in the next few games.’<\/p>\n Predicted return date: <\/strong>Bournemouth (A) – January 3.<\/p>\n Cristhian Mosquera<\/p>\n