Arteta reveals some Arsenal star that could miss their game against Aston Villa

Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has shed some light on the uncertainty surrounding Gabriel’s availability for the upcoming match against Aston Villa this weekend. Addressing the media, Arteta expressed his cautious optimism, stating, “We’ve got one more day to prepare for the match & we’ll see tomorrow if everybody is available. We have some [other injury concerns] but hopefully with another day, we’re going to be okay.”

The Gunners find themselves sitting at the top of the Premier League table, tied on points with Liverpool, with both teams having accumulated 71 points after 31 league games in the 2023/24 campaign. Manchester City closely trail behind with 70 points, setting up an intense battle for the title in the remaining fixtures of the season.

In their recent fixture, Arsenal faced Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium, resulting in a 2-2 draw. This sets the stage for a crucial second leg clash in Germany. However, their immediate focus shifts back to domestic duties as they prepare to host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 14th April, 2024.

As the race for the Premier League title heats up, Arteta and his team will be hoping to navigate through the challenges posed by injuries and maintain their momentum in pursuit of silverware. The uncertainty surrounding Gabriel’s fitness adds a layer of intrigue to Arsenal’s preparations for the upcoming pivotal encounter against Aston Villa.