Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Brentford: Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka latest

Arsenal will aim, at the very least, to preserve their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table when they travel to Brentford for Thursday night’s London derby.

Mikel Arteta’s men head into the contest with renewed momentum, having won four matches in all competitions since a painful 3–2 defeat to Michael Carrick’s resurgent Manchester United.

The Gunners’s most recent success came on Saturday at the Emirates, where they eased to a 3–0 victory over Sunderland, though that win did not arrive without concern, as the league leaders are now sweating over the fitness of one of their key attackers, potentially adding to an already busy treatment room.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Brentford, who secured a thrilling 3–2 win at Newcastle United in their most recent outing.

Leandro Trossard

Status: Doubt

Type of injury: Unspecified

Possible return date: Unknown

Leandro Trossard was forced off during Saturday’s win over Sunderland, and there has yet to be an official update on the 31-year-old’s condition, though he is expected to be assessed ahead of Thursday’s trip to Brentford.

Bukayo Saka

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hip

Possible return date: February 22 (vs Tottenham)

Bukayo Saka has now missed Arsenal’s last three matches with a hip issue after withdrawing in the warm-up against Leeds United, and he is unlikely to return for Thursday’s encounter, with the North London derby pencilled in as a more realistic comeback date.

Martin Odegaard

Status: Doubt

Type of injury: Knock

Possible return date: February 12 (vs Brentford)

After appearing from the bench against Leeds, captain Martin Odegaard has since missed two consecutive games, though Arteta has hinted that the midfielder could be back within days, so a return here is possible, albeit far from certain.

Mikel Merino

Status: Out

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: Unspecified

Mikel Merino recently confirmed via social media that he underwent successful foot surgery, an issue expected to sideline him for a prolonged period, potentially until the closing stages of the season.

Max Dowman

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: February 22 (vs Tottenham)

Teenage prospect Max Dowman has been out with an ankle problem since December, with Arteta recently suggesting the 16-year-old is only a few weeks away from full recovery.

ARSENAL’S SUSPENSION LIST

Arsenal have no players suspended for Thursday’s visit to Brentford.

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🔴 Confirmed Absentees

Bukayo Saka – Unavailable for Brentford as he continues to manage a hip injury. He’s been out of action for a few games now and is unlikely to feature on Thursday. Arsenal are eyeing a return around February 22, which is the North London derby vs Tottenham.

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🔶 Doubtful / Pending Fitness Decisions

Martin Ødegaard – Uncertain for the game. He’s missed recent matches with a minor muscle issue and Mikel Arteta will provide a final update in his pre-match press conference.

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Leandro Trossard – Doubtful after coming off injured in the Sunderland match. His exact return date isn’t confirmed yet, but he’ll be assessed before the Brentford game. �

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🔴 New Major Setback

Mikel Merino – Arsenal confirmed a major injury (broken foot) that rules him out for the remainder of the season. He’ll require surgery and won’t be available for the Brentford game or the title run-in. �

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📌 Key Takeaways

Arsenal won’t have Saka for Brentford and probably will miss Merino for the rest of the season. �

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Ødegaard’s participation is up in the air until Arteta’s latest check-in. �

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Trossard’s involvement will depend on how he recovers in the next 24–48 hours. �

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If you want the full projected lineup with these absentees factored in (plus tactical implications), just let me know!

🔴 Arsenal – Remaining Fixtures After GW25

(Arsenal vs Sunderland was GW25 on 7 Feb 2026) �

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GW26 – 11 Feb: Brentford (A)

GW27 – 21 Feb: Tottenham Hotspur (A)

GW28 – 28 Feb: Chelsea (H)

GW29 – 4 Mar: Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

GW30 – 14 Mar: Everton (H)

GW31 – 21 Mar: Wolves (A)

GW32 – 11 Apr: Bournemouth (H)

GW33 – 18 Apr: Manchester City (A)

GW34 – 25 Apr: Newcastle United (H)

GW35 – 2 May: Fulham (H)

GW36 – 9 May: West Ham United (A)

GW37 – 17 May: Burnley (H)

GW38 – 24 May: Crystal Palace (A) �

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Key fixture: Arsenal travel to Manchester City on 18 April. �

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🔵 Manchester City – Remaining Fixtures After (Approx) GW25

Exact GW numbers vary, but here’s City’s end-of-season run based on published schedules: �

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Chelsea (A)

Arsenal (H) – likely around April 18

Burnley (A)

Everton (A)

Brentford (H)

Bournemouth (A)

Aston Villa (H) – Final day �

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(City’s fixture list above comes from a published breakdown of their final seven matches.) �

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🟡 Aston Villa – Remaining Fixtures After GW25

Villa’s specific fixtures aren’t fully in the Sky Sports archive, but using the general full season list and Arsenal’s schedule, Villa will have the following key matches after Round 25: �

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Villa vs Nottingham Forest / Forest vs Villa (January–February, potentially before or around GW25 depending on reschedule)

Villa will play Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and other mid-table teams in the run-in (exact dates depend on broadcasting schedule).

Manchester City vs Aston Villa on final matchday (from City’s schedule). �

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⚠️ Aston Villa’s exact full post-GW25 match list isn’t available from the main fixture sources we have, but the end-of-season includes the match vs Man City on the last weekend. �

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🔴 Manchester United – Remaining Fixtures After GW25

The complete United fixture list after round 25 isn’t in the main Arsenal-focused publications, but based on typical full-season breakdowns and the Sky Sports/ESPN calendars: �

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United’s remaining games after late January/early February include:

Home/away matches vs Leicester, Brighton, Wolves, or mid-table teams

Late-season matches vs Everton, Fulham, and Sheffield (as scheduled)

Their final fixture of the season is typically around 24 May (e.g., Brighton vs Man Utd in the published Sky Sports schedule). �

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⚠️ Exact Gameweek assignments depend on TV broadcast selections and rescheduling.

📊 Comparison of Key Remaining Games

Notable Post-GW25 Matchups

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Brentford, Spurs, Chelsea, Man City (A), Newcastle, West Ham

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Arsenal (H), Brentford, Burnley, Everton, Bournemouth, Villa (final)

Aston Villa

Man City (likely final day) + assorted mid-table opponents

Man United

Mixed fixtures vs mid-table clubs + matches against top-6 sides (from full list)

If you want, I can also list exact dates and Gameweek numbers for Villa and Man United’s remaining fixtures once the official Premier League fixture list is published with TV selections.

Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late

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German giants Bayern Munich are looking to make moves in the upcoming transfer window. They are keeping a close eye on Arsenal’s Kai Havertz.

Kai Havertz has lost his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven and has been replaced by Viktor Gyokeres. Looking at these dynamics, Bayern Munich is heading to take advantage of this situation.

Havertz’s reduced game-time and a shift to the midfield rather than his natural striker position give the German club a brilliant chance to make a bid for him.

According to Fichajes, Bayern are looking to sign the 26-year-old, believing he will bring versatility and serve as a cover for Harry Kane.

Arsenal have seen how well Havertz has grown into Mikel Arteta’s team, and the fans love him; however, the huge sum they could receive for the striker may be tempting for the Gunners.

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Arsenal are having an exceptional season, topping the Premier League table as well as the UEFA Champions League table. Additionally, they made it to the Carabao Cup final after an ecstatic 4-2 aggregate win against Chelsea, with the goal in the second leg scored by Havertz itself.

The 26-year-old striker, who some feel has had a ‘massive‘ impact for Arteta since his return from injury came to the Emirates in 2023 from Chelsea. He was a key player for the Blues and became Arsenal’s first-choice striker immediately after his transfer, replacing Gabriel Jesus.

With Havertz’s present contract set to end in 2028, a move to Bayern for a regular starting position seems suitable. The Bavarian squad is reportedly preparing a significant cash offer to persuade Arsenal to part ways. However, Arsenal’s take on this deal remains unclear.

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Viktor Gyokeres‘ form has been incredible in recent weeks. He has made crucial contributions to the team and has scored 4 goals in their last 5 games in all competitions.

Although it took him some time to find his place in the team, his improvement has been clearly visible. The fans believe they could see a lot more from him in the season ahead and in the years to come.

The Gunners face Brentford at home in a league game, and it seems like a brilliant opportunity for the Swedish forward to increase his goal tally.