LATEST ARSENAL INJURY NEWS UPDATES AND TEAM NEWS

Arsene Wenger has chosen 24 man-squad for Asia Tour leaving behind some key players like Koscielny,  Rosicky, Arteta, Arshavin, Bendtner, Podolski, Giroud, Jack Wilshere, Sagna and our Captain Van Persie.

Injured Players:

Though some of our key players are still injured and are out of Asia Tour, Arsene Wenger has admitted that he will be selling some key players by the end of this month.

HIT LIST Players to be sold by end of July

1. Robin Van Persie 
2. Arshavin
3. Bendtner

Arsene Wenger has already picked 24-man squad for Asia Tour but many of our key players are still not fit to fly to Asia. 

Koscielny and  Arteta had fitness test but they failed to pass the test where as Van Persie, Arshavin and Bendtner are set to leave Arsenal by the end of this month.

Also some of our players like Miyaichi and Park will be send to other clubs on loan.

Injury Update on Arteta, Diaby and Coquelin ahead of Chelsea game

There are no other fresh injuries. Koscielny is back in squad however on-loan Benayoun is ineligible to play against his parent Chelsea on Saturday.

Probalble Starting 11 against Chelsea:

Szczesny, Santos, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Sagna, Song, Diaby, Rosicky, Chamberlain, Van Persie and Walcott.

Aron Ramsey and Diaby are the only two midfielders for Arsene Wenger in midfield position with Coquelin still not fully fit and Arteta injured and out for at least 6 weeks. 

Arteta out for rest of the season

Arteta ruled out for the season

Mikel Arteta ruled out for rest of the season due to ankle injury.

Arteta picked up ankle injury during 1-2 defeat at Emirates against Wigan. Arsene Wenger had however told to press that the injury was quite serious after the match.

It was told that he broke his ankle during match but he confirmed that his ankle was not broken through twitter. 

Arteta on twitter:

Arsene Wenger is in trouble to choose starting line ups against arc rivals Chelsea on Saturday with Diaby and Wilshere still out due to injury, Benayoun ineligible to play against parent club, Ramsey out of form, RVP still fighting to get his form back and now Arteta injured and ruled out for rest of the season. So, Arsene Wenger needs to do a serious home work in choosing starting line ups. 

Arsenal game against Chelsea is a must win game for Arsenal to maintain gap between Spurs but it wont be easy to victory over the Blues who recently won Champions League semi final 1st leg against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal had won by 3-5 at Stamford Bridge in 2011. 

Injury Update on Arteta

Arteta has updated his status on twitter stating that his ankle is not broken and will return soon.

Read his tweets on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/_MikelArteta_

According to him,

It seems Arteta wont start against Chelsea but according to him, he will be back in training soon. Get Well Soon Arteta.

Injury News Update on Arteta, Gibbs and Coquelin

It seems Arteta has seriously injured his ankle again and will be doubt for Chelsea game. Just couple of hours Jack Wilshere tweeted injury news on Arteta. He says, Arteta's ankle injury is not that serious. He could be fit for Chelsea game. He has scan today. However Kieran Gibbs has return to the squad and Coquelin and Diaby will return within this week.

Starting Line Ups with 4-3-2-1 formation and Injury Update ahead of Wigan match

Arsenal.com has published training pictures. Check them out on our facebook fan page www.facebook.com/afcnews.

Acoording to the source, Arsene Wenger will probably use same squad he used against Wolves except Alex Oxlade Chamberlain replacing Benayoun on left wing and Rosicky replacing ramsey on midfield. Diaby, Kieran Gibbs and Gervinho have all returned to training and will probably start as substitute today.

Probable Starting 11:

Substitutes: Jenkinson, Gibbs, Gervinho, Ramsey, Diaby, Chamakh, Fabianski 

Arsene Wenger will use his own typical strategy with 4-3-2-1 formation against Latics.

Players Sidelined:

Probable Starting Line Ups of Wigan

Al-Habsi, Caldwell, Boyce, Alcaraz, Figueroa, Maloney, Moses, McArthur, Beausejour, McCarthy and Di Santo.

Wigan will use same formation 4-5-1 against Arsenal, the same formation they used against Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger concerned over Jack Wilshere fitness

Jack Wilshere with team mates

Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal will not rush to risk Wilshere this season

Arsene Wenger on Arsenal digest has told that he will not rush to play Jack Wilshere this season with just 5 fixtures remaining in Premier League.

Arsene Wenger on Jack Wilshere, 

Jack with Frimpong and Jenkinson at Dench Party

Jack Wilshere has not featured on any games since Emirates Cup clash against New York Red Bulls. Though he had minor set back back in February, he is now progressing very well and is set to return within 2 months.

Injury News Update on Gibbs, Coquelin, Diaby and Gervinho

Gervinho, Coquelin, Diaby and Gibbs are all fit but Arsene Wenger will decide whether they will feature against Wigan on Monday. Arsene Wenger now has 3 options in Left Defensive position with Coquelin, Gibbs and Andre Santos. The main Problem is with Centre back. We have DJourou on Central back position against Wigan with Koscielny still facing 2 match suspension and Mertesaker still not recovered.

Arsenal Injury News Updated on April 12

Arsene Wenger on Press conference has told that his recent injured players like Gervinho and Kieran Gibbs are only out for short term and will resume training soon. Francis Coquelin and Abou Diaby will both be back within 2-3 weeks where as Arsenal full back Per Mertesacker has not still resumed training but has started visiting rehab and started running so hope he resume his training soon. Arsene Wenger on Jack Wilshere is optimistic and he hopes Jack to return within next 2 months.

Confirmed Starting 11 with 4-3-3 Formation against Wolves

Arsenal full back Koscielny is set to miss next match including this one against Wolverhampton because of suspension. Kieran Gibbs was substituted with Andre Santos in last match against Manchester City as it was said he had stretched his calf muscle. Though is not hurt that badly, Arsene Wenger will probably use his Brazilian fullback Andre Santos alongside DJourou who will replace Koscielny in Centre back position.

Benayoun is likely to replace Gervinho on left flanks. He's been more successful in recent days as left winger. His both start against top clubs like Manchester City and Tottenham has resulted to a victory. With Oxlade Chamberlain still learning from seniors, he would be a perfect winger for Arsenal against Wolves.

Arsenal Injury News Updates

Gibbs and Gervinho are back in training but will probably start today's match as substitutes. Mertesacker is ruled out for season long ankle injury. Jack Wilshere is still improving but according to Wenger he is progressing very slowly. Diaby and Coquelin will resume their training after 2-3 weeks.

Starting Line Ups and team news ahead of Wolves

Wolverhampton host Arsenal at Molineux Stadium on game week 33. Wolves have not won any games since February. Their last win was over QPR on 4th February, 2012. In other hand, Arsenal have won 9 of their last 10 games in 2012 including Premier League top clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton and New Castle in recent weeks.

Terry Connor on Press conference has revealed that Wolves have no fresh injuries. However, Hunt, Craddock and J. O'Hara are still injured and will not feature on today's match.

Latest Injury Updates on both teams

Head to Head Comparison 

Probable Starting 11 of Arsenal:

Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Djourou, Andre Santos, Arteta, Song, Rosicky, Theo Walcott, Robin Van Persie, Benayoun, Oxlade Chamberlain, Chamakh, Fabianski, Gibbs, Gervinho, Ramsey.

Probable Starting 11 of Wolverhamton:

Hennessey, Berra, Henry, Bassong, De Vries, Foley, Ebanks-Blake, Knightly, Frode, Jarvis, Zubar, Stearman, Doyle, Fletcher, Ward, Jonsson, Davis, Edwards, Milijas.

Latest Injury Updates on Gibbs, Wilshere, Diaby, Mertesacker and Coquelin

Wenger on Press conference talking on Player's status on Monday.

There's has been a rumor that Jack Wilshere has had setback again. But it is just a rumor. However he is progressing very slowly. He is still not sure whether he will play against Everton Reserves.

Starting Line Ups and Injury Updates ahead of City clash

Probable Starting Line Ups and Injury Updates

Subs: Chamakh, Ramsey, Djourou, Fabianski, Andre Santos, Gervinho, Benayoun

Injury Updates:

Diaby, Mertesacker and Coqulin are still injured and are progressing well. However, jack Wilshere is back in training and will play 2 reserve matches this season. He will be returning after a season long ankle injury. Last time he played was against New York Red Bulls in Emirates Cup. 

Match Preview

Arsenal host Manchester City at Emirates. Arsenal have lost all 2 matches against Manchester City this season conceding each goal in both the competition. But all those 2 matches were at Etihad Stadium. 

Manchester City ace Segrio Aguero, who was injured in the match against Stoke City is back in training and will feature today. But  in Gunner's side,  Robin Van Persie who was also given a title as 'One Man Army' has lost his form at the moment. He has not scored any goal in his last 3 appearances. 

Lost at QPR has intervened Gunner's winning streak but Wenger's side is still confident and ready to face Premier League runner up at Emirates. A fact: Arsenal have not conceded any goal this year and are still unbeaten at Emirates.

Head to Head Comparison

A Must Win Game For Arsenal

Arsenal is currently at 4th position behind Spurs with a point and just 2 points ahead of Chelsea and New Castle who are playing much better football at the moment. Today's game is a must win game for Arsenal to secure a safe place in Champions League.

Injury Update on Jack Wilshere

Jack Wilshere has not featured on any games after picking up ankle injury against New York Red  Bulls

Arsene Wenger has scheduled a friendly reserve match against New Castle with inclusion of Jack Wilshere in the team squad with a view of getting back Wishere playing competitive game again.

Jack Wilshere has not played a single game after picking up an ankle injury in Emirates Cup clash against New York Red Bulls in July 31, 2011. Arsenal drew the match by 1-1 and lost the tournament.

New York Red Bulls lifting Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have remaining 2 reserve fixtures this season against New Castle and Everton. Arsenal reserve team will face New Castle reserve team on Tuesday and it's up to Reserve Coach Neil Banfield to include him in the starting 11.

Arsene Wenger has shown probability to include Jack Wilshere on the squad against Chelsea on 21st April and these reserve fixtures will sure boost his confidence and prepare for North London Derby.

Jack Wilshere had minor setback but is making steady progress.

Get Well Soon Jackie!!!

Team Line Ups and Injury News Updates ahead of Match against Fulham

There are no fresh injures today despite Rosicky picked up thigh injury on training before Arsenal faced Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Group match and he is not available for Premier League clash against Fulham. Though Arsene Wenger has told to reshuffle the team with some unused players, today's line ups would probably be same as Wednesday.

If Arsene Wenger reshuffles the team, he will probably bring Arshavin to left wing replacing Gervinho and Diaby with Arteta or Ramsey. Robin Van Persie is in great form, so Wenger will certainly play him as central forward and replace him with Chamakh after second half.

Injury News Update ahead of Match.

• Rosicky (Thigh Injury)
• Carl Jenkinson (Back Injury)
• Kieran Gibbs (Hernia)
• Jack Wilshere (Ankle Injury)
• Sagna (Ankle Injury)
• Ryo Miyaichi (Ankle Injury)