Key Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes remains a huge doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
The Brazil international hurt his knee in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend and was nowhere to be seen for the 3-0 EFL Cup last-16 victory over Preston North End on Wednesday evening.
Mikel Arteta is optimistic that Gabriel has avoided a major problem, but his status for Saturday’s game remains unclear, while none of Martin Odegaard (ankle), Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Kieran Tierney (hamstring) or Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) will be available either.
On a couple of brighter notes, William Saliba is now cleared for Premier League action again following his recent ban, while Jurrien Timber was able to play the first half at Deepdale after coming off against Liverpool with cramp.
