Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel injury update after defender’s withdrawal against Atletico Madrid - The Arsenal boss said the team will be without several key names for their upcoming fixture against Pala

Gabriel Jesus has said his priority is to continue at Arsenal at least until June 2027, when his contract expires.

Meanwhile, Martinelli limped off deep into stoppage time at Selhurst Park, clutching his hamstring as he made his way down the tunnel. The Brazilian winger has been a key figure in Arsenal’s attack this season but now faces an anxious wait for scan results.

Mikel Arteta would be “blind” not to play Arsenal starlet Max Dowman - and starting him against Brighton in the Carabao Cup would prove he sees the vision.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Brighton at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 19:45 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are both ruled out,

Arsenal will be without William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli for Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round clash against Brighton as Mikel Arteta's injury concerns continue to grow.