Arsenal suffer double injury blow vs Brentford

Arsenal suffered a double injury blow during their 2-0 Premier League win over Brentford on Wednesday night.

The Gunners returned to winning ways in the league yesterday after goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka.

Despite the win, there was some disappointing news with Christian Mosquera and Declan Rice picking up injuries.

Mosquera sustained a possible blow to his ankle or knee, and he was substituted towards the end of the opening half.

Rice was only brought off in the 83rd minute with a possible calf issue. It is left to be seen whether he recovers for Saturday.

The Gunners take on Aston Villa in Saturday's early kick-off and manager Mikel Arteta should provide an update in his presser tomorrow.

Arsenal are presently five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City and six ahead of the Villans, whom they face next.

The Gunners have won just one of the previous four meetings against Villa. That was a 2-0 triumph at Villa Park last term.