Merino, Timber - Arsenal injury latest and return dates for West Ham after Mikel Arteta update

Arsenal face West Ham in the Premier League this weekend, and Mikel Arteta is still dealing with injuries to his squad for what will be a crucial clash

Arsenal will want to finish the season as strongly as possible, with two trophies now a real possibility. Mikel Arteta's side return to Premier League action on Sunday, with a short trip to the London Stadium to face relegation‑threatened West Ham.

The Gunners head into the game on a high after sealing a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi‑final, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal in the second leg. They have since discovered they will face Paris Saint‑Germain in the final in Budapest on May 30.

Before that, Arteta's side remain focused on the Premier League title, with just three games left to play. Manchester City dropped two points at Everton last time out and sit five points behind Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand against Crystal Palace.

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Ahead of Sunday's clash, Arteta is still managing a couple of injuries, though he admitted there were no fresh concerns. "No, everybody finished the game well and nothing to add," he said.

With that said, football.london has taken a look at the latest from the treatment room at the Emirates Stadium.

Jurrien Timber

Injury : Ankle

The full‑back has missed 11 games in all competitions due to an ankle injury

What Arteta has said: "No chance for them this weekend."

On whether Timber will return before the end of the season: "I don't know, there's still a fair bit to do, so everything has to be so smooth and quick if they want to have a chance to play any minutes," Arteta said.

Potential return date: vs Crystal Palace (May 24).

Mikel Merino

Injury: Foot.

The midfielder faces a race against time after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.

What Arteta has said: "No chance for them this weekend."

On whether Merino will return before the end of the season: "I don't know, there's still a fair bit to do, so everything has to be so smooth and quick if they want to have a chance to play any minutes," Arteta said.

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