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.
