Tomiyasu, Zinchenko, Partey - Arsenal injury round-up and predicted return dates

The latest injury and selection news from Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's title hopefuls prepare to take on Sheffield United in the Premier League on Monday night (8pm)

Arsenal have waited patiently over the last 48 hours to continue their Premier League title charge. Next up for the Gunners is a trip to rock-bottom Sheffield United on Monday night (8pm).

Victory for Arsenal would be their seventh on the spin and move them two points behind table-topping Liverpool, who defeated Nottingham Forest with a last-gasp winner on Saturday afternoon. Manchester City will also have to be factored in amid what is shaping up to be an unmissable run-in.

During his pre-match press conference, Mikel Arteta shared an update on his injured players and Arsenal could be without several options in South Yorkshire on Monday night. Here is our latest round-up from the treatment table:

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Jurrien Timber

Injury: Knee

Return date: TBC

What Arteta has said: "Jurrien is still not close enough to be part of the squad on Monday night."

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Injury: Calf

Predicted return date: March 9 vs Brentford (H)

What Arteta has said: "It's possible [he will be available against Sheffield United], but we'll have to wait and see. Especially in the last two sessions on Saturday and Sunday. If that's the case, they might be available on Monday."

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Injury: Calf

Predicted return date: March 9 vs Brentford (H)

What Arteta has said: "It's possible [he will be available against Sheffield United], but we'll have to wait and see. Especially in the last two sessions on Saturday and Sunday. If that's the case, they might be available on Monday."

Thomas Partey

Injury: Thigh

Return date: March 4 vs Sheffield United (A)

What Arteta has said: "Thomas had a session before the last game and he's now done two or three consecutive sessions. He should be part of the squad on Monday night."

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