Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title continues to be tested by an ever-growing injury list. As Mikel Arteta’s side battles to keep pace with Liverpool, the Gunners are navigating a series of setbacks that could significantly impact their campaign.

Despite plenty of things not going according to plan, Arsenal are still in a position to compete on multiple fronts this season

As Arsenal prepare for their imminent challenges, both in the Champions League and the Premier League, they have been bolstered by the return of key midfielders Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino. Their comeback is timely, especially with a pivotal match against Manchester City on the horizon at Emirates Stadium this coming Sunday.

Mikel Arteta could make several changes to his Arsenal squad as the Gunners face Girona in the Champions League. After Arsenal beat Dinamo Zagreb last time out in the Champions League, the Gunners moved within touching distance of the round of 16.

TBR Football predicts who Mikel Arteta could name in the Arsenal starting XI for the Champions League trip to Girona.

Girona vs Arsenal is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight, Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The match will take place at Estadi Montilivi. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

At Arsenal training ahead of the Girona game. Merino and Odegaard are both back after missing Saturday’s win. Havertz also training despite struggling towards the end of the Wolves game. No White or Tomiyasu. pic.twitter.com/TpCDebRv2X

Skelly’s knee injury is “nothing serious” and a late call will be made on his and William Saliba’s availability for Arsenal’s trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday. Lewis-Skelly picked up the injury during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on January 17 but played the entire match.

Arsenal conclude their Champions League league phase campaign with a trip to Girona this evening.The Gunners are all but assured an automatic place in the last 16 and sit third in the standings.

Thomas Partey continues to remain the deep-lying midfielder with Declan Rice p roviding his services from the left side. The Gunners will also welcome Martin Odegaard, who missed the previous game due to an illness. He should come at the cost of Ethan Nwaneri in the middle of the park.

On their remarkable run from New Year's Day 2014 to the final day of the season, there was just one opponent who managed to beat Arsenal in the Premier League. In doing so Aston Villa effectively derailed Mikel Arteta's title bid,

Odegaard and Merino Return as Arsenal Prepare for Girona TestArsenal travel to Spain to face Girona in the Champions League, bolstered by the return of Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino. Both