Six Arsenal players could miss Manchester United clash after cryptic Mikel Arteta update

Manchester United and Ruben Amorim will travel to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night knowing the odds are heavily stacked against them.

Post-international break, the Gunners have been on fire, netting 13 goals across consecutive victories against Nottingham Forest, Sporting CP and West Ham. With maestro Martin Odegaard back in action and Bukayo Saka showcasing peak performances, Mikel Arteta's men have climbed to the runners-up spot in the Premier League standings.

However, Amorim's men are in good form and have not lost since Erik ten Hag's final game in charge at West Ham. Despite the good run of form, Arsenal's preparation may be hampered by potential absences, as six key players are reportedly on the injury list. Of particular concern is stalwart defender Gabriel Magalhaes, who has been forced off in recent matches.

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Of particular concern is stalwart defender Gabriel Magalhaes, who has been forced off in recent matches. Gabriel was substituted in the wins against Sporting and West Ham, despite scoring in both games.

A concerning episode occurred during Saturday’s match when he was hit in the head by goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, leading to a penalty for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta clarified that his half-time withdrawal wasn't caused by concussion procedures but was due to lingering discomfort from an earlier injury sustained in Lisbon.

"It was related to the previous injury he had in Lisbon," Arteta confirmed. "Obviously, he did great to be part of that but with that result and with the niggle that he's feeling, we decided to take