Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool

First will travel to second in the Premier League on Saturday evening, with Arsenal heading to Liverpool for a huge contest in England's top flight.

The Gunners managed to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on December 9 by recording a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon.

Mikel Arteta's side are currently top of the Premier League table, one point clear of second-placed Liverpool, who drew 0-0 with Manchester United last time out.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

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

Elneny's recent hamstring injury will again rule him out of action on Saturday, but the Egypt international is not expected to spend too long on the sidelines.

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

Tomiyasu suffered a calf problem during the recent clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, which will keep him on the sidelines until at least the middle of next month.

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

Timber's Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest in August ended prematurely when he suffered an ACL injury, and he faces a battle to return before the end of the campaign.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: December 28 (vs. West Ham United)

Partey is in the latter stages of his recovery from a thigh injury, and while he is again set to miss out this weekend, a return before the end of the year cannot be ruled out.

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

Vieira recently underwent an operation on a groin problem, and the midfielder is facing a battle to return for the Gunners before the end of next month.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Foot Possible return date: December 23 (vs. Liverpool)

Jorginho missed out against Brighton due to a minor foot problem, but the experienced midfielder is expected to be back in the squad for this weekend's match.

Arsenal have no players banned for this match.