Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey: Arsenal injury and suspension latest after winter break
It has been a frustrating start to the new year for Arsenal, to say the least.
The Gunners are winless since Boxing Day and have subsequently been knocked out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, leaving them with just the Premier League to fight for during the remainder of the season.
Mikel Arteta's side will be desperate to finish in the top four and end their five-year UEFA Champions League hiatus, but a quiet January transfer window may give them an uphill struggle.
Currently, they sit two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, who have played a game more.
After a lengthy break in action, the north Londoners will travel to Molineux Stadium to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday (February 10) in a must-win league fixture.
Ahead of the clash against Bruno Lage's men, taken a look at all the latest injury and suspension news that Arteta will need to consider.
Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu has been struggling with a calf injury in recent weeks.
The versatile right-back first suffered the problem during the 4-1 win against Leeds United back in December but tried to play through the pain barrier during last month's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final
Arteta has since confirmed that he will be out for a few weeks, effectively ruling him out of the match against Wolves.
“Tomi had an injury and we didn’t have anybody to play in that position against Liverpool.
“He needs to recover and look after himself, to try and be available as quick as he can.
“He will be out for a few weeks.”
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Xhaka picked up a suspension during the 0-0 draw against Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final after his challenge on Diogo Jota earned him a straight red card at