Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal injury reminder before Liverpool clash with Man City example

Arsenal await results of Riccardo Calafiori's knee scan after the Italian defender twisted awkwardly - thrusting his involvement in Sunday's Premier League crunch match against Liverpool in doubt.

The ' issues are mounting after the win over Shakhtar Donetsk. Captain continues his recovery from an ankle injury, while faces a race against time to be fit to play Arne Slot's side on Sunday.

controversial red card will see him miss the visit of the top-flight leaders while Calafiori and Jurrien Timber have question marks over their involvement.

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Speaking on TNT Sports, former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves said: "He fell incredibly awkwardly and to be honest, it can happen.

"I worry for him because he tried to play on which is a good sign and he walked off. He has huge quads so hopefully they can protect the knee but he fell incredibly awfully."

Liverpool visit the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal look to bounce back in the Premier League following their defeat to Bournemouth.

Arsenal were forced to deal without key players for important matches last season, including Saka who missed the win over Manchester City. With injuries mounting, Carney claimed that the Gunners have to follow Pep Guardiola's side in dealing with adversity to fire on all cylinders.

She said: "After a defeat you wanted a healthy bill, clean sheet, move on and build confidence again. With such another big weekend, it's not ideal but this is where you get tested mentally and you have to come through.

"I hate to say it, Man City have had players out and come through it so if Arsenal want those prospects in the competitions they're in, they've got to deal with it it'll be a good test, not a nice one but still a good one for them."