Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Chelsea: Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera latest…

Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Chelsea: Latest on Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Cristhian Mosquera

With two wins out of two in their Premier League title defense, Arsenal is set to face Chelsea, a team many believe will be their closest competitor this season.

The Gunners will host the Blues in a highly anticipated London derby on Sunday, aiming to keep their perfect record intact in terms of both points and clean sheets after victories over Coventry City and Aston Villa.

A scrappy goal from Bukayo Saka secured a 1-0 win against Villa on Monday, but the victory came with some concerns for Mikel Arteta.

Here’s a summary of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension updates ahead of their clash with Chelsea, who are currently just below the Gunners in the Premier League standings due to goal difference after a thrilling 4-3 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Declan Rice

Status: Slight doubt

Type of injury: Unspecified

Expected return date: September 6 (vs. Chelsea)

Declan Rice was seen limping back to the bench after being substituted late in the match against Villa, raising concerns about his availability for the weekend.

However, Arteta did not provide any definitive updates post-match, and the absence of news might be a positive sign for Arsenal.

Cristhian Mosquera

Status: Slight doubt

Type of injury: Strain

Expected return date: September 6 (vs. Chelsea)

Cristhian Mosquera was substituted in the 79th minute of the Villa match due to a noticeable issue, but Arteta indicated that the Spaniard was

Jurrien Timber

Status: Unavailable

Injury type: Groin

Estimated return date: September 12 (against Sunderland)

Jurrien Timber is nearing a return from the groin injury that has affected him for several months. While a comeback in September is possible, the London derby may be too soon for him.

ARSENAL’S SUSPENSION STATUS

Arsenal currently has no players suspended for the upcoming match against Chelsea.