Arsenal fans fit finally breathe small sigh of relief as one of Mikel Arteta’s long-term injury victims targets return before the end of December.
The Gunners survived a scare against bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers to edge 2-1, but the win came at cost as Ben White went off early with a hamstring problem. White go spend around one month out, adding to Arsenal’s festive injury headache.
Other defensive absentees include Gabriel Magalhaes and Cristhian Mosquera, while Jurrien Timber and William Saliba are being carefully managed. Attacking options Max Dowman (ankle) and Kai Havertz (knee) remain on the treatment table.
Kai Havertz Pushing for Return
HandofArsenal reports say Havertz dey push for a return to action before the end of 2025. The 26-year-old Germany international last appeared for Arsenal on opening day, before knee surgery forced him out. Even though a November setback slowed recovery, Arteta is ‘cautiously optimistic’ he fit play in the coming weeks.
Arsenal fixtures for rest of December: Everton (Dec 20), Crystal Palace (Dec 23), Brighton & Hove Albion (Dec 27), Aston Villa (Dec 30), then start 2026 away to Bournemouth.
Mikel Arteta Faces Four-Way Selection Dilemma
Arteta fit soon enjoy good problem in striker department. Viktor Gyokeres returned from injury but failed to score in last five games.
Gabriel Jesus don impress for hin first two appearances post-ACL recovery, causing Wolves’ Yerson Mosquera to score own goal. Mikel Merino still fit slot in as auxiliary striker, and with Havertz on brink of comeback, Arteta go soon get four options for number nine role. Gyokeres go need improve fast or risk losing place in 2026.
