Arsenal injury latest as five players set to miss West Ham clash with Jesus and Saka update

Latest Arsenal injury news ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with West Ham United on Sunday

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal have a number of players in contention for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United. The Gunners face being without a number of key players due to injury following last week's win over Liverpool.

The north Londoners travel to the London Stadium in search of a third successive win. However, despite hitting good form, Arsenal are without a number of players.

Fortunately, it looks as though Bukayo Saka will be fit to play against West Ham. The Hale End star was taken off following a collision with Darwin Nunez last week but Arteta has confirmed that he's OK. "He's been recovering this week and he looks OK," the Spaniard said.

In his pre-match press conference, Arteta also provided the latest injury news on first team trio Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey. Jesus missed the 3-1 win over Liverpool due to a recurrence of a knee issue while Zinchenko lasted only 45 minutes after flaring up the calf problem that saw him miss two games in December.

Partey suffered another injury setback in his return from a thigh injury that has ruled him out since October. football.london understands it is only a minor issue and will not require any further operations.

"We have a few still in contention," Arteta said in his pre-match press conference. "They’ve been evolving really well. Tomorrow we have another training session. We’re hopeful that we’ll have a few back and that we can put a very competitive squad out there."

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Fortunately, should Zinchenko not be passed fit, Arsenal will be able to welcome back Takehiro Tomiyasu. The versatile defender came back from the Asian Cup this week and is expected to be involved in some sort.

Elsewhere, Jurrien Timber is edging closer to a return for his serious knee injury after being named in the Champions League squad for their last 16 tie with FC Porto. Fabio Vieira is also edging closer to his return, football.london understands.

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