Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Brighton: Havertz, Timber, Sterling

Fresh from earning the first Premier League win of 2025, Arsenal venture outside of London for the first time since November on Saturday evening, squaring up to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.

Mikel Arteta's men did not have it all their own way at Brentford on New Year's Day, but strikes from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli sealed a 3-1 comeback triumph.

The Gunners' reward for another London derby success was a return to second place in the Premier League table, although they are still six points behind runaway leaders Liverpool having played a game more.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Brighton, who held Aston Villa to a 2-2 draw in their last encounter of 2024.

Kai Havertz

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: January 4 (vs. Brighton)

Kai Havertz fell victim to a sickness bug that has apparently been sweeping through the Arsenal camp, missing the New Year's Day win at Brentford as a result, but Arteta is keeping his fingers crossed that he will be available to face the Seagulls.

Bukayo Saka

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

In contrast, wing wizard Bukayo Saka will not be available for approximately two months, having undergone surgery on the serious hamstring problem he sustained against Crystal Palace before Christmas.

Raheem Sterling

Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Manchester United)

Raheem Sterling has sat out Arsenal's last three games with a knee concern, but his issue is not as bad as first feared, and there is a chance that he will be available to face Manchester United in the FA Cup next weekend.

Ben White

Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: January 29 (vs. Girona)

Ben White had been soldiering on through a knee issue for several weeks before going under the knife in November, but his recovery is going extremely well, and he might be back before the end of the month.

Takehiro Tomiyasu

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

The injury-riddled Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently working his way back from a second knee injury of the season, and he has been granted permission to spend some time away from the club while he recovers mentally and physically.

ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Jurrien Timber

Return date: January 7 (vs. Newcastle United)

Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of Saturday's game through suspension on account of picking up five yellow cards, meaning that Arteta is without any of his recognised right-backs for the trip to Brighton.