Arsenal are in Premier League action on Wednesday as they look to start 2025 on a high when they take on Brentford at the G-tech Community Stadium (5.30pm kick-off).

The Gunners have been watching on as title rivals Liverpool continued their run on Sunday. The Reds came out as 5-0 winners in their away clash against West Ham United to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Arsenal will hope that having a couple more days rest will work in their advantage. Mikel Arteta’s team currently sit in third place in the Premier League table, nine points behind leaders Liverpool.

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A win against Brentford would see them leapfrog Nottingham Forest in second place and close the gap to the Reds to six points. Liverpool will however then have a game in hand.

Ahead of the clash against the Bees, football.london have taken a look at the latest surrounding the injury situation at the Emirates Stadium.

Raheem Sterling

Injury : Knee

The winger has missed the last two Premier League games with a knee injury, after being an unused substitute for the previous three. But it seems his absence won’t be a long one.

What has been said : “The news with Raz, I think it's better. We have to see this week how he evolves. So, hopefully, that's good because we need him.”

Potential return date : Vs Brighton (A) (January 4).

Bukayo Saka

Injury : Hamstring

Saka suffered the injury during the win over Crystal Palace. He has since undergone surgery and confirmed that he has begun recovery.

What has been said: "It’s not looking good. He’s going to be out for many weeks. Many [weeks]. I cannot be too specific because I don’t know but it will be many weeks."

Potential return date : Unknown

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Injury : Knee

The full-back has played just six minutes in the Premier League so far this season, but has seen his campaign hit with a knee injury. There has been no indication of when he could make a comeback.

What has been said : "Tomiyasu won't be [available to play Crystal Palace]."

Potential return date : Unknown

Ben White

Injury : Knee

It was decided during the November international break that the defender would undergo surgery after a couple of niggling injury issues. He will step up his recovery over the next couple of months.

What has been said : "Ben is going to be out for months. We had to make a decision in the last few weeks, unfortunately. It got to a point where we had to protect the player, and we decided to do the surgery." (November 22)

Potential return date : Unknown