Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze faces several weeks out with a calf injury sustained during last week's Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen. The attacking midfielder missed Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City after withdrawing from the England squad. A further scan could provide clarity on his return timeline, with optimism he might recover faster than the initial 4-6 week estimate.

Eze's absence comes at a critical moment as the 25-year-old was finally settling into the Arsenal team. His wonder goal against Leverkusen showed the Gunners No.10 building better chemistry with teammates, just as he typically hits his stride in spring. Last season, he delivered six Premier League goals and two assists in the post-March period, making his timing particularly unfortunate.

Arsenal now faces a crucial five-game stretch across three competitions, including the title-defining trip to Manchester City. Manager Mikel Arteta must find alternatives with Martin Odegaard expected back from injury for the FA Cup quarter-final. Kai Havertz remains an option despite a poor display in the Cup final, where he missed a golden opportunity and lost nine of his ten duels.