After a 1-1 draw with Brighton, Arsenal is shifting its focus to the upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur following the international break.
In the 2024/25 Premier League season, Arsenal has earned seven points from their first three games. They won their initial two fixtures before drawing with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Arsenal took an early lead with a goal from Kai Havertz, but the match turned when Declan Rice was dismissed for a second yellow card early in the second half. Brighton took advantage, with Joao Pedro equalizing shortly before the 60-minute mark.
With the international break underway, Arsenal’s next challenge is the highly anticipated North London derby against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rice’s suspension will leave him unavailable for this key fixture.
Regarding injuries, Mikel Arteta might see one of his players return in time for the derby. Here’s the current update on Arsenal’s injury situation:
– **Mikel Merino**
– **Injury:** Shoulder
– **Arteta’s Comments:** “We need to see. He was in significant pain,” Arteta said on Friday. “Further tests will provide more conclusive information.”
– **Potential Return Date:** Uncertain
– **Declan Rice**
– **Reason for Absence:** Suspension
– **Details:** Following two yellow cards in the Brighton match, Rice will miss the North London derby.
– **Return Date:** Expected to return for the Carabao Cup match against Bolton.
– **Takehiro Tomiyasu**
– **Injury:** Knee
– **Arteta’s Comments:** “It’s difficult to predict his return. The recovery has been slow,” Arteta noted on Friday. “The medical team is keeping an eye on him, but he hasn’t started training yet.”
– **Potential Return Date:** Uncertain
– **Gabriel Jesus**
– **Injury:** Groin
– **Arteta’s Comments:** “He’s progressing well. Although he had a muscle injury, he’s doing a lot of work and we hope he’ll be back very soon.”
– **Potential Return Date:** Possible for the Tottenham match on Sunday, September
