Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Sheffield United

Arsenal will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Sheffield United to the Emirates Stadium on January 18.

The Gunners have lost just one of their five matches under the leadership of new head coach Mikel Arteta but have only picked up two victories.

Crystal Palace held Arteta's side to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon - a result that left the team down in 10th position in the table, some 11 points off the top four.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Blades, who currently six sixth having enjoyed a remarkable campaign to date.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Calum Chambers will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 campaign having undergone knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The versatile defender also faces a battle to be fit for the start of next season.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: January 18 (vs. Sheffield United)

It has been a frustrating season for Hector Bellerin due to injury, with the 24-year-old restricted to just three Premier League appearances. He is currently struggling to overcome a hamstring problem, and Arteta admitted on Saturday that the Spaniard was still not ready for selection.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Shoulder Possible return date: Unknown

Kieran Tierney, who arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Celtic over the summer, has been on the sidelines since suffering a dislocated shoulder against West Ham United last month. The Scotland international is not expected to be available for selection until the middle of March.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: January 18 (vs. Sheffield United)

Lucas Torreira, who has been a key player for the Gunners since Arteta's arrival, had to be replaced against Palace on Saturday due to a muscular problem. Arteta revealed after the match at Selhurst Park that the Uruguay international would be assessed in the coming days.

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Status: Out Possible return date: February 2 (vs. Burnley)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss Arsenal's next three matches against Sheffield United, Chelsea and Bournemouth having picked up a red card against Palace on Saturday. His absence is a huge blow for the Gunners having managed 16 goals in all competitions this term.