Gabriel Magalhaes injury latest as Arsenal's worst fears could hand Liverpool title boost

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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes could facing up to two months out injured as the Gunners face up to a major blow to their title hopes. Despite having a lot of ground to make up, Arne Slot’s side may have just had the door opened slightly for a comeback, with Arsenal looking set to be without one of its key defenders for a lengthy spell.

Gabriel has started every Premier League and Champions League game for Arsenal so far this season (Image: Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arteta’s side hosts Tottenham in the North London derby on Sunday, before facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League three days later. Gabriel’s expected absence will come as a big blow in those games.

The defender has played every minute of Arsenal’s Premier League campaign so far, as well as starting all four of its Champions League games. The injury is the latest to hit Arteta’s side this season, with Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli having also faced spells on the sidelines.