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Arsenal faces injury challenges before match against Manchester City

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Arsenal faces injury challenges before match against Manchester City

Summary

Arsenal prepares for a crucial match against Manchester City, scheduled for this weekend. The Gunners will have Steph Catley available for selection after her recent back injury, but Chloe Kelly remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, and no return date has been established. Other players, including Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang, continue their recovery from ACL injuries. The team's performance against City is pivotal as a loss could widen the gap to 10 points in the league standings, making recovery unlikely. Coach Renée Slegers confirmed Kelly's ongoing assessment but noted Catley's positive return to training.

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Status Watch

•Arsenal faces Manchester City in a key league match this weekend.
•Steph Catley returns to the squad, while Chloe Kelly is out with a hamstring issue.
•Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang are recovering from ACL injuries and will not play.
•A loss would leave Arsenal 10 points behind City after five matches.
•A win would narrow the gap to four points.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mixed Arsenal injury news for Arsenal women before Manchester City trip

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Arsenal have received one encouraging fitness update before their trip to Manchester City, although Chloe Kelly remains unavailable with no return date set.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal sho...
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