EPL: Arsenal provides latest injury updates ahead of Newcastle clash

Arsenal has provided injury update on some of their players ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Saturday.

The Gunners announced the update in a statement on Thursday through their official website that the likes of Kolasinac, Jenkinson, Koscielny and Maitland-Niles won’t be ready for the game against Newcastle due to injuries. Alex Iwobi has,however, recovered from illness.

“All players have returned from international duty with their national teams in good health and are available for selection.

“Alex Iwobi – missed Cardiff City with illness. He’s back in full training.

“Sead Kolasinac – Left knee injury. Progressing well and now expected to return to full training in early October (initially aiming to return during the month of October).

“Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Small fracture to left fibula. Progressing well and now expected to return to full training in early October (initially aiming to return to training in November).

“Carl Jenkinson – Significant sprain to right ankle. Aiming to return to training in October/November.

“Laurent Koscielny – Right Achilles tendon repair. Started working outside. Aiming to return to full training in November,” the statement reads.