Overview

• Kai Havertz will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury requiring surgery, leaving Arsenal short on attacking options.
• Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli are also sidelined, forcing Arsenal to rely on Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling, and 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri in attack.
• Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of the situation but expressed determination to overcome the challenges as Arsenal sits second in the Premier League, seven points behind Liverpool.
• Arteta highlighted the demanding schedule as a contributing factor to the injuries and reflected on the lack of reinforcements in the January transfer window.
• Arsenal's next match is against Leicester City, a team struggling defensively, as the Gunners aim to maintain momentum in the title race.