Mikel Arteta provides fitness updates ahead of Arsenal match against Chelsea
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided injury updates on his squad ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Bruno Guimaraes is undergoing assessment for a knock, while Cristhian Mosquera’s recent withdrawal was cited as a precaution. Ezri Konsa remains available for selection, though a starting decision remains pending. Jurrien Timber continues training, and William Saliba’s return from a back injury remains monitored as his recovery continues. Additionally, Arteta addressed the loan of Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund, noting the player could feature against Arsenal in the Champions League depending on competition regulations. The Arsenal boss also reflected on his relationship with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso ahead of their upcoming coaching encounter.
- •Bruno Guimaraes and Cristhian Mosquera are being assessed for minor fitness concerns.
- •Ezri Konsa is fit for the squad to face Chelsea on Sunday.
- •William Saliba remains under recovery observation for a back problem.
- •Ethan Nwaneri is on loan at Borussia Dortmund and could face Arsenal in the Champions League.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta gives injury update on Arsenal 22yo
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta Issues Cristhian Mosquera Injury Update After Chelsea Win
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta on Guimaraes knock, Konsa's fitness and Nwaneri's future
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (16:30pm BST). Cristhian Mosquera's withdrawal against Villa was "more precaution than anything else", with Arteta saying they will assess how he feels in the next training session.
"Cristhian Mosquera missed Sunday’s game against Chelsea with a muscle injury, but Mikel Arteta is hopeful that it’s not serious.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesCristhian Mosquera was force...
"Cristhian Mosquera was missing as Arsenal beat Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta confirming the defender is dealing with a muscular problem.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:05 AMArteta gives injury update on Arsenal 22yo
Cristhian Mosquera missed Sunday’s game against Chelsea with a muscle injury, but Mikel Arteta is hopeful that it’s not serious.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesCristhian Mosquera was force...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:15 AMMikel Arteta Issues Cristhian Mosquera Injury Update After Chelsea Win
Cristhian Mosquera was missing as Arsenal beat Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta confirming the defender is dealing with a muscular problem.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:53 PMArteta on Guimaraes knock, Konsa's fitness and Nwaneri's future
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (16:30pm BST). Cristhian Mosquera's withdrawal against Villa was "more precaution than anything else", with Arteta saying they will assess how he feels in the next training session.
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