Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Liverpool: Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera latest…

Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Liverpool: Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera latest

Arsenal has the opportunity to extend their lead over Liverpool to 17 points with 17 Premier League matches still to play when they welcome the struggling champions for Thursday’s Emirates showdown.

For the first time this season, and likely not the last, Mikel Arteta’s squad struggled to dominate their opponents in gameweek 20, yet they managed to secure a vital 3-2 win against Bournemouth.

Thanks to Chelsea’s last-minute equaliser against Manchester City on Sunday, the Gunners now enjoy a six-point advantage at the top of the standings, and they are aiming for an eighth consecutive victory across all competitions.

Here, offiside.com compiles the latest updates on Arsenal’s injuries and suspensions ahead of their match against Liverpool, who currently sit fourth after conceding a heartbreaking late equaliser in their 2-2 draw with Fulham.

Max Dowman

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: Unknown

Max Dowman is recovering from an ankle injury sustained during an Under-21s friendly last month, and the 16-year-old will be sidelined for an undetermined number of weeks.

Cristhian Mosquera

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: January 17 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Cristhian Mosquera is currently a month into his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained against Brentford in early December; Thursday’s match will be too early for his return, but the Spaniard is anticipated to be back in action by mid-January.

Riccardo Calafiori

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: January 14 (vs. Chelsea)

Riccardo Calafiori has been absent from Arsenal’s last three matches due to a “very awkward” muscular injury; there have been no additional details regarding the severity of his condition, but the Italy international is almost certain to miss the visit from Liverpool as well.

ARSENAL’S SUSPENSION LIST

Arsenal has no players suspended for this match.