Arsenal still have a number of key injury issues persisting as a huge Premier League showdown with Liverpool approaches this week. The early top-flight pacesetters visit the Emirates Stadium for a high-profile clash next weekend full of confidence after continuing their excellent start to the Arne Slot era by dispatching in-form Chelsea at Anfield and rising straight back to the summit after defending champions Manchester City had produced a controversial last-gasp victory at winless Wolves.

Arsenal were without a number of key players for the trip to Bournemouth and Mikel Arteta has given an update on each one.

Liverpool travels to Arsenal next weekend, and Mikel Arteta will be without at least one key player for the huge Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium.