Arsenal faces potential squad depth issues for Premier League match against Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arsenal enters its Premier League fixture against Chelsea with uncertainty regarding the availability of four key starters. Defender Willian Saliba remains sidelined with a long-term injury, while teammate Jurrien Timber is nearing a return but is expected to start on the bench. Cristhian Mosquera is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained on Monday, and Bruno Guimaraes has missed training this week due to a knock. Mikel Arteta has declined to confirm the final lineup, leaving the team composition unclear until the squads are announced. Chelsea enters the match following personnel adjustments to its midfield. The clubs previously competed for the signing of Morgan Rogers during the summer transfer window.
- •Willian Saliba is unavailable for the match due to a long-term injury.
- •Cristhian Mosquera is sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury Monday.
- •Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt but may be fit enough to play.
- •Jurrien Timber is nearing a return but likely will not start.
- •Morgan Rogers opted to join Chelsea over Arsenal during the summer.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal could be without four starters in Chelsea clash
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