Arsenal injury report and return dates ahead of Manchester United match
Last weekend, Arsenal widened their lead atop the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over rivals Tottenham. Following an own-goal by Hugo Lloris and a goal by Martin Odegaard, the Gunners recorded their first away victory against a local rival since 2014.
This victory improves Mikel Arteta’s team’s chances of winning the Premier League title in May, as they now have 15 victories out of 18 in the league. On Sunday, the Gunners will host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in an enticing matchup.
After winning four of their last five Premier League games since the conclusion of the World Cup, Erik ten Hag’s squad enters the crucial match in excellent form.
United were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace in south London, as Casemiro was suspended for the weekend after receiving a yellow card, and Michael Olise cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ first-half goal with a superb free-kick in stoppage time.
Jesus sustained a medial ligament injury while playing for Brazil against Cameroon in the group stage of the World Cup. Later, the 25-year-old returned to London to undergo knee surgery.
The former Manchester City player has been eager to keep Arsenal fans apprised of his injury rehabilitation, and last week he posted that he no longer required crutches. The striker has provided a more insightful update on his recovery in his most recent recovery update.
Expected return date: February / March 2023.
Elneny started and played all 90 minutes of Monday’s FA Cup victory over Oxford United. The Egyptian, however, was not included in Arteta’s squad for the victory against Tottenham.
Elneny reportedly continues to be evaluated by the Gunners ahead of this weekend’s match against Manchester United after suffering a knee injury in training.
It is believed that Elneny has not yet trained at London Colney this week, and his weekend availability is uncertain.
Expected return date: N/A
The severity of Nelson’s hamstring injury is unknown at this time, but Arteta acknowledged after the exhibition match against Juventus that it could be problematic.
Nelson recently posted a positive update on his Instagram story, in which he is pictured running on a treadmill.
Expected return date: N/A
Arsenal injury report and return dates ahead of Manchester United match
