Arsenal hit by injury crisis just weeks into season with Saliba crock leaving Gunners’ spine battered and bruised

AN obsessive and intense perfectionist, Mikel Arteta prides himself on his ability to react and be ready for any obstacle that is thrown his way.

But even he will have been caught off guard with the pressure he now finds himself under as Arsenal’s injury rut approaches crisis territory after just three Premier League games.

The Gunners’ record-breaking summer splurge on over £250m worth of talent has given boss Arteta his deepest and most talented squad since taking over in December 2019.

And yet, recent injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and William Saliba have left his starting XI’s spine battered and bruised heading into an-already crucial month of their title charge.

A hamstring scare could still see winger Saka be out for weeks, a minor knee procedure has sidelined striker Havertz until potentially mid-October, while centre back Saliba’s ankle issue picked up in the first five minutes of their 1-0 defeat at Liverpool before the international break may take a month to resolve.

And that’s without considering Ben White and Christian Norgaard’s niggles that saw them miss the Anfield trip, while Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard were only fit enough for the bench.

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Injur-really? Arsenal hit by injury crisis just weeks into season with Saliba crock leaving Gunners’ spine battered and bruised

The crisis might be the chance that one new signing was waiting for

Jordan Davies, Senior Sports Journalist and Football Reporter

Published: 17:50, 8 Sep 2025Updated: 17:51, 8 Sep 2025

Arteta gives update on Saka and Odegaard after Arsenal stars suffer injuries

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AN obsessive and intense perfectionist, Mikel Arteta prides himself on his ability to react and be ready for any obstacle that is thrown his way.

But even he will have been caught off guard with the pressure he now finds himself under as Arsenal’s injury rut approaches crisis territory after just three Premier League games.

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Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during a Premier League match.

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Arsenal have been once again hit by an injury crisis, with several key players unavailableCredit: Getty

William Saliba of Arsenal during a Premier League match.

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William Saliba picked up an injury in the opening minutes of Arsenal’s loss to LiverpoolCredit: Getty

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The Gunners’ record-breaking summer splurge on over £250m worth of talent has given boss Arteta his deepest and most talented squad since taking over in December 2019.

And yet, recent injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and William Saliba have left his starting XI’s spine battered and bruised heading into an-already crucial month of their title charge.

A hamstring scare could still see winger Saka be out for weeks, a minor knee procedure has sidelined striker Havertz until potentially mid-October, while centre back Saliba’s ankle issue picked up in the first five minutes of their 1-0 defeat at Liverpool before the international break may take a month to resolve.

And that’s without considering Ben White and Christian Norgaard’s niggles that saw them miss the Anfield trip, while Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard were only fit enough for the bench.

Arsenal hit by injury crisis just weeks into season with Saliba crock leaving Gunners’ spine battered and bruised

The crisis might be the chance that one new signing was waiting for

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AN obsessive and intense perfectionist, Mikel Arteta prides himself on his ability to react and be ready for any obstacle that is thrown his way.

But even he will have been caught off guard with the pressure he now finds himself under as Arsenal’s injury rut approaches crisis territory after just three Premier League games.