Arsenal came from behind for a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, but they paid a price for that point. Aaron Ramsey, Mikel Arteta and Jack Wilshere were all hurt, with Ramsey and Arteta already looking unlikely to play in the Gunners' Champions League contest on Wednesday and against Chelsea next weekend.
Aaron Ramsey, Mikel Arteta likely out for Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Paul Gilham
Wenger: "Wilshere I don't know. Arteta and Ramsey will probably be out for Chelsea" #AFCvTHFC
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) September 27, 2014 Ramsey and Arteta both had to be subbed off early against Spurs. Wilshere went down after rolling his ankle and there was concern that he may have to come out too, but he was able to finish the match.
The injury to Arteta will likely be the most costly for Arsenal. While Ramsey and Wilshere are both good, the Gunners have more quality options to replace them. With Arteta out, Arsenal will probably have to turn to Mathieu Flamini as the holding midfielder, which could be a disaster.
Galatasaray may not be able to take advantage of it on Wednesday, but Arsenal already look shaky against the counterattack and Chelsea are one of the best counterattacking teams in the Premier League. Now toss in Flamini as the lone holder and Arsenal have a major challenge against the Blues, not that it was tough enough to begin with.
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