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Arteta cautious as injury-hit Arsenal prepare for FA Cup quarter
Arsenal will be without Noni Madueke against Southampton, while Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber may be available as the club manages multiple injury concerns.
Apr 3rd 2026 · United Kingdom
Insights
- Noni Madueke will miss Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final with a knee injury sustained on England duty.
- Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber are potential returns after recovering from knocks.
- Eleven Arsenal players withdrew from recent international duty for injury or fitness management.
- Arteta did not disclose full availability ahead of the match as the club manage fitness levels.
- Arsenal are focused on reaching the FA Cup semi-finals while competing for major honours.
Sources
- Arteta keeps cards close to chest as injury-hit Arsenal eye FA Cup semis www.straitstimes.com
- Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title www.independent.co.uk
- Arteta keeps cards close to chest as injury-hit Arsenal eye FA Cup semis www.channelnewsasia.com
- Arteta, sobre la plaga de lesiones: "Siempre somos honestos" www.mundodeportivo.com
- Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals www.bbc.com