Mikel Arteta hails ‘more reliable’ Arsenal squad and confirms Kai Havertz setback

Liverpool captain Grace Fisk has been ruled out for the next 10 days due to a calf injury, which led to her withdrawal from the England squad. Manager Gareth Taylor expressed concern that this injury comes at a particularly challenging time for the team as they prepare for upcoming matches against Arsenal, Aston Villa, and West Ham.

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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has provided contrasting updates on the injuries of key defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, with both players currently sidelined. Saliba's condition remains uncertain, while Gabriel is confirmed to be out for several weeks due to a thigh injury sustained during international duty with Brazil.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the media ahead of the Premier League match against Brentford, revealing that defender William Saliba is dealing with a minor injury and will be sidelined for a few days, while midfielder Leandro Trossard is in a similar situation. Forward Kai Havertz and defender Gabriel are both expected to be out for several weeks due to their respective injuries.

Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, managed to secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a crucial title clash, with Mikel Merino scoring the equalizer. Meanwhile, Alexander Isak ended his goal drought, scoring his first top-flight goal for Liverpool in a 2-0 victory over West Ham.

Aitana Bonmatí, the Barcelona midfielder and three-time Ballon d’Or winner, has sustained a fractured left fibula during training, ruling her out of the second leg of Spain's Nations League final against Germany. This injury occurred just days before the crucial match, which follows a goalless first leg where Spain's goalkeeper Cata Coll played a pivotal role in keeping the score level despite Germany's dominance.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over inconsistent refereeing after Moisés Caicedo was sent off for a foul on Mikel Merino, while Arsenal's Piero Hincapié avoided a red card for a similar incident that left Trevoh Chalobah with a black eye during a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea faced Arsenal in a heated match that ended in a 1-1 draw, despite Moisés Caicedo receiving a red card for a reckless challenge. The game highlighted Chelsea's resilience and their ability to challenge the league leaders, showcasing a significant improvement under manager Enzo Maresca.