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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues 'never good' Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera injury updates - Gunners boss bemoans ‘never good news’ on injury front
Cristhian Mosquera was forced off in the first half of Arsenal’s clash with Brentford to add to their woes at the back
Arsenal's defensive injury crisis has deepened as Cristhian Mosquera became the club's latest defender to suffer an injury after William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. The 21-year-old centre-back was forced off the pitch against Brentford in the first half after picking up a knock.
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Arsenal prove Premier League title credentials but Mikel Arteta faces worrying injury reality
Arsenal were victorious over Brentford on Wednesday night as Mikel Arteta's side move five points clear at the top of the Premier League
Declan Rice, William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera latest news and return dates - Gunners also remain without Leandro Trossard as relentless fixture schedule continues
Arsenal have beaten Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League, extending their lead atop the table to five points over Manchester City. Mikel Merino headed the hosts into the lead in the 11th minute, scoring for the second time in four days. The lead remained 1-0 until second-half stoppage time, when Bukayo Saka scored to put the game to bed.
The Gunners, already without first-choice centre-halves Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba through injury, were dealt a blow when another one, Cristhian Mosquera, limped off just before half-time.