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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Fulham

Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham.

Arsenal will be aiming to make it three wins from their opening three matches of the new Premier League season when they host Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

The Gunners opened their 2023-24 campaign with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest before recording a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Mikel Arteta's side will now be searching for a third straight success, with the London giants bidding to finish at the top of the Premier League table this season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Fulham, who lost 3-0 at home to Brentford last time out.


Jurrien Timber

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber comes off injured on August 12, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Timber suffered an ACL injury against Forest on his Premier League debut, and the Netherlands international now faces a long recovery due to the seriousness of the damage.


Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring for Arsenal in July 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: September 16 (vs. Everton)

Jesus underwent a knee operation towards the end of July, but it was only a minor procedure, and the Brazil international could potentially be back after the international break.


Mohamed Elneny

Mohamed Elneny celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Oxford United on January 9, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Elneny is also recovering from a knee operation, with the Egypt international not being considered for selection at this moment in time.


Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring for the USA on June 19, 2023© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: August 26 (vs. Fulham)

Balogun has not featured for Arsenal since picking up a foot injury in pre-season; the striker could return here, but he is unlikely to play due to the speculation surrounding his future.


Albert Sambi Lokonga

Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga pictured in July 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown

Lokonga is still not available due to a muscular problem, with the midfielder potentially being out until after the September international break.


ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu walks off the field after being sent off on August 21, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: September 3 (vs. Manchester United)

Arsenal will be without the services of Tomiyasu due to the red card that the defender picked up in the narrow win over Palace last time out.

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