The Gunners defense continues to thin as two key defenders left Friday's FA Cup clash early
Laurent Koscielny and Sokratis Papastathopoulos left Friday's FA Cup clash with Manchester United due to injury, further worsening Arsenal's defensive crisis.
Arsenal recently lost Hector Bellerin to injury as the fullback has been ruled out for up to nine months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
On Friday, Koscielny was at the center of a collision with Romelu Lukaku, as the Manchester United forward's foot collided with the Frenchman's head.
Lukaku immediately signaled to the physio, ruling Koscielny out after a lengthy delay in play.
The incident came after Sokratis was also knocked out of the match after falling awkwardly on his ankle while competing for a ball against Jesse Lingard.
Sokratis was then replaced by Shkodran Mustafi in the 20th minute.
Bellerin's recent injury sees him join Rob Holding and Danny Welbeck on the club's long-term injury list.
Fortunately for Unai Emery, midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is nearing a return from a fractured metatarsal.
Arsenal fell to the Red Devils 3-1 in Friday's FA Cup clash with Lingard, Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez providing the goals for Manchester United.
Next up for Arsenal is a match against Cardiff at the Emirates on Tuesday before an away match against Manchester City next Sunday.
Fadknosuy
1
better team, how? cos I didn't see any clear cut chance created by arsenal except that mistake goal
Right... because Ramsey point blank header that demand instant reaction of the keeper to tip it off the bar isn’t a clear cut chance... lmao blind
Wiody
1
Arsenal board is a disgrace
bupabklnyz
0
It was a matter of preference, in regard to winning trophies. Arsenal was shedding itself of the extra workload that was the FA Cup. The unwanted injuries has made compulsory changes to the team, which may very well be the worst case scenario 😣
robacnr
0
arsenal be in the beginning and half of the season
cunbdimstu
3
I really don't think ARSENAL problem is about coach, I have now realise that this team call ARSENAL problem is with the BOARD, cus you can't keep doing the same thing and expect different result. the board needs to now realise that the mid-season transfer is the determiner of the team's position at end of the season cus this identical time of the league season, the team usually lost at least two to three KEY players to INJURY this identical time.
boadikpsuz
0
The same old arsenal system,can't change, injuries at the of every season,what's the change we where asking for....
Clintz
0
Was it the reason for the defeat?
Leave de nigga
Vinkmpsy
0
Arsenal don tire me o
netbelrsu
3
I don't regret this may be we need to loose more games & get more players injured to the extent it will open the eyes of Kroenke and get quality players
Zicacdiyz
0
Fake team
Vezonic22
1
Was it the reason for the defeat?
No, I'm so wise! I don't run an anger management class bruh 🤓🤓🤓
Kiyalmnp
1
Am warready arsenal should go to top 4 in English premier league
jehacdt
4
Ozil can play defence!
Wapcsu
0
I'm so happy with this situation, I hope we lose more players till we don't have half a squard to finish the season... since we don't have money as advertised... then let's not be in the EPL nor in the race and stop breaking faithful fans hearts...
that's true Arsenal board is so full of sh*t they only just giving us the fans heartache
Wapcsu
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Was it the reason for the defeat?
so are u blind or stupid why ur asking stupid question? don't u see every time we play man unt they always injured our players especially the defenders
janabarca
1
arsenal defenders are seems like made of glass they broke easily[Spittongue]
davyquan
0
we destroy arsenal defense first and beat him nicely Chelsea see what happens you're next😂😂😂😏🔻💪
Wihaclmry
3
Firstly, the boards does not want to bring any money so we should just take it as we see it because Unai is really trying his best
jebbdempty
0
The club needs to spend now we only have Mustafi and Mavropanos we can not afford to loose more players .
seriously I'd like that we don't even make top seven, this way everybody go rest... even stingy stan... no europa money, no CL money, FA money, no big players eyeing a move to the club and even better özil would still be around hitting 350k a week...no money coming in and salaries still gonig out... that's sure to hurt stan back pocket...
kamaarh
1
Very soon, Auba will be playing midfield and laca will be playing right back since no one's left in that defence and the club is advertising "no money"... onr good match and twenty horrible ones... the worst is still coming at this rate... you don't want to spend right... I pray we don't even make EUROPA next season... that way we'd be forcing their hands to spend... (even though by the we'd be in only EPL, and we know big players are not moved with promise of only league matches... they want CL or Europa. sickening...
Funny thing is that the fans are more concerned about the club , more than the owner(STINGY STAN) . If there is ever a time for him to show that he cares about the club is now .
Sacikpr
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arsenal board is bullshit, they don't want to spend money but they want victories, more injuries and defeats will come if don't sign good players
jebbdempty
0
This is the worse that has happened. we need another coach
You can give Arsenal 200 trials with new coaches... if we don't improve our spending culture... we'd be facing relegation next... it's not the coach (now)... it's the quality you have on the pitch and bench... sorry lot... not just good enuff
Vezonic22
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Was it the reason for the defeat?
jebbdempty
0
The club needs to spend now we only have Mustafi and Mavropanos we can not afford to loose more players .
Very soon, Auba will be playing midfield and laca will be playing right back since no one's left in that defence and the club is advertising "no money"... onr good match and twenty horrible ones... the worst is still coming at this rate... you don't want to spend right... I pray we don't even make EUROPA next season... that way we'd be forcing their hands to spend... (even though by the we'd be in only EPL, and we know big players are not moved with promise of only league matches... they want CL or Europa. sickening...
Wuoceirt
4
we need to signe ooooo
jebbdempty
2
I'm so happy with this situation, I hope we lose more players till we don't have half a squard to finish the season... since we don't have money as advertised... then let's not be in the EPL nor in the race and stop breaking faithful fans hearts...
ceyceilny
1
Arsenal really needs to get new players
fecabes
0
Thought arsenal was the better team but defense (lot of injuries) was vital to handing Man U the win. Can’t take away lukakus play making ability though. Good form for him.
better team, how? cos I didn't see any clear cut chance created by arsenal except that mistake goal
ceyceilny
0
Arsenal Needs Clinic on the Field... 😂
come and build one for them
ceyceilny
0
i was actually thinking is high time we change our surname from gunners to Alivers may be we could live. gunners means dead in nigeria!!
but arsenal is not a Nigerian football club
dettaboss4l
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they got thrash yes, but what happened to you last night?
It's obvious my coach don't care about the Copa Del Rey
ceyceilny
0
They got trashed
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they got thrash yes, but what happened to you last night?
Feniknrsyz
0
yes arsenal really need to buy.
this team always disappoint me
ceyceilny
0
no excuse noooo u win one game and Fan's become happy as it is going to continue like that nooo this team is useless no Matter how u are going to play u will always loss if u guys can't spend money like other team to buy players it's better u go in decision 1 maybe it can be good for you
yes arsenal really need to buy.
yahenost
0
I pray this guys should also be and of the season
anthony90
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it's a big blow. Manchester United is passing them! Spur and Arsenal.
ceyceilny
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they did play well. it's just their defensive woes and crisis. hope they get that sorted out.
that's the only issue
ceyceilny
0
do Arsenal have problem With spending Money. thought it was Arsen but no. the broad has their bigger Problem. Arsenal shithole club
the board is the shithole not the player nor the coach
minadiktuy
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u can't eat ur egg and have it back, emery u may not last long with ur approach in emirate, very soon we fans will react, it looks clear u are not yet a world class coach,forget ur achievement in sevila pls embarrassing we the fans is AFC enough is enough with ur unfruitful board
Pobactuz
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Unai intention is to hurt Ozil pride badly by purposely bench Ozil under pretext this is tactic. He want Ozil to ask for transfer to save him from the wraft of Arsenal fans. It is time we ask Unai to go. #enoughofunai
ceyceilny
0
I honestly have no idea what is happening with our players and these injuries, does this mean our season is over?
no way, don't ever give up
ceyceilny
0
Arsenal's defense right now ;
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and u chop 2
ceyceilny
0
This is the worse that has happened. we need another coach
there's nothing wrong with the coach. talk of the management.
ceyceilny
1
if no respect senion junior will never respect u. Stanley
who is the senior?
fashomoiyaagba
0
why some people are getting eyes and can't see, for I didn't blame uni, even if will look ozil issue it may cause by arsenal board may they are finding the way to let ozil to leave the club because of the weekly wages that the guy is entire there, and why are the club didn't bring new players, today match the should have leave iwobi to play than bring ozil
yahenost
1
now we see whether u sign or u won't
kamaarh
1
The club needs to spend now we only have Mustafi and Mavropanos we can not afford to loose more players .
Saecdmnort
2
if no respect senion junior will never respect u. Stanley
Big_Zed
3
This is the worse that has happened. we need another coach
Mastarz
1
Arsenal's defense right now ;
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And we still keep a clean sheet against Chelsea