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Arsenal host West Ham in the Premier League with kick off at 3pmGunners hope to close gap on league leaders Liverpool to five pointsWest Ham haven't won in four league games under Graham PottterArsenal face decision over whether to start super-sub Mikel Merino Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu out for rest of season after knee surgery
Arsenal have confirmed that defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the rest of the season following surgery on his right knee.
Tomiyasu, 26, has featured just once this term following the injury, which he sustained prior to the campaign starting.
And the Gunners revealed the Japan international will now face an extended period on the sidelines.
Arsenal have endured a number of injury woes this season with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus both out for the season, and Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli also currently absent.
Jamie Braidwood22 February 2025 13:35
Mikel Arteta sends message to Raheem Sterling amid Arsenal struggles: ‘We really need him’
Mikel Arteta has called on Raheem Sterling to rediscover his form to ensure Arsenal remain hot on Liverpool’s heels in the Premier League title race.
Injuries to Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli leaves only Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri and Sterling as the club’s recognised forwards.
But although Nwaneri, 17, impressed in Arsenal’s win at Leicester last weekend, Sterling was withdrawn after 69 minutes with his replacement, Mikel Merino, scoring a match-winning brace.
Sterling, on loan from Chelsea, has started just four league matches and scored only once this season – in a Carabao Cup win against Bolton at the Emirates in September.
But he could be handed another start in Arsenal’s fixture against West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday.
Jamie Braidwood22 February 2025 13:15
Graham Potter's record against Arsenal
West Ham are not exactly in form, but Graham Potter has won three of his four games against Arsenal at the Emirates - only Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have more wins as an away manager.
(Getty Images)
Jamie Braidwood22 February 2025 12:55
Will Mikel Merino start against West Ham?
If not, it’s not the right call.”
Mikel Merino bagged a vital brace for Arsenal last weekend (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)
Jamie Braidwood22 February 2025 12:35
Mikel Arteta’s ‘crazy’ decision pays off as Mikel Merino proves to be perfect substitute striker
Mikel Merino promised to keep doing whatever Arsenal need after overcoming his initial shock at being thrown on as a makeshift striker to score a match-winning double at Leicester last week.
Jamie Braidwood22 February 2025 12:03
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