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Mikel Arteta issues triple injury update on Arsenal stars ahead of fierce derby clash against Chelsea - with key midfielder still a MAJOR doubt

Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on three key players ahead of Arsenal's crunch weekend derby clash against rivals Chelsea.

The Gunners boss finds himself in the unfamiliar territory of trailing the Blues in the Premier League standings with Enzo Maresca guiding his Chelsea squad to a surprise fourth place ahead of Sunday's contest.

Arsenal are currently enduring a torrid run of form, winless in their last three Premier League outings with losses coming against Bournemouth and Newcastle, while they also suffered a midweek Champions League defeat against Inter Milan.