Emery Hopes For Quick Mustafi Return

The Gunners are facing something of a defensive injury crisis, with Nacho Monreal becoming the latest player to pick up a problem as he was forced off with a muscular issue during the first half of Saturday's 3-1 victory over Burnley. Monreal joins the likes of Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin on the treatment table, but Emery is hoping to have German international Mustafi available for their festive trip to The Amex, with the 26-year-old closing in on a return to full fitness following a hamstring strain that has seen him miss Arsenal's last four matches. Asked about the decision to replace Monreal during Saturday's match, Emery told reporters: "He started to have a muscular problem and we decided not to take a chance. "We've been forced into an early change here, with Monreal needing to come off - and that's seen us change our system to at the back. "I don't know if he can play at Brighton. Mustafi is close for Brighton." Arsenal will need all hands on deck during the busy festive period, as, following the clash with Brighton, they will face further matches against Liverpool next Saturday and Fulham on New Year's Day.

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Arsenal midfielder Ozil in doubt for Blackpool

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Emery admits Arsenal’s top four chances are over if they lose to Chelsea

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has admitted that his sides chances of finishing in the top four will be all but over if they lose to Chelsea at the Emirates tonight. The Gunners excellent 22 game unbeaten run now seems a long time ago, with the North London outfit taking just seven points from their last seven Premier League fixtures. Emery’s side are currently fifth in the table, six points behind fourth placed Chelsea. Speaking to the press ahed of tonights crunch clash Emery was asked about the possibility of Chelsea opening up a nine point gap between the sides and whether it would effectively end Arsenal’s chances of making the top four, to which he replied: “I think yes.’’ Emery told a pre-match press conference. “We had a big challenge against West Ham. And the reason is because we spoke about playing under pressure, which we have to do if we are to be competitive, and take this opportunity. It is a big ambition of ours to do that. “After our los...

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