Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set to feature for Arsenal against Chelsea on Sunday after missing his side's defeat at Brentford last week. The 32-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 before the match and was unavailable for selection as a result, but has recovered and will be in contention this weekend.
Aubameyang could return for Arsenal against Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Gabriel Magalhaes is still recovering from a knee problem and will not be involved against Chelsea on Sunday.
However, the 23-year-old is expected to return to training later this month.
Thomas Partey is also hoping to get back on the pitch by the end of August as he continues to nurse the ankle injury picked up against the Blues in their recent pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Eddie Nketiah could be set to make his return in September after picking up a knock in the same fixture.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explained the absences of Aubameyang and Lacazette before the Brentford clash by claiming that the pair were feeling ill ahead of kick-off.
"They feel unwell, that’s all I can say," the Spaniard told Sky Sports.
"It is [a big miss] but in the world that we’re living in, I think the only permanent thing right now are changes.
"So instead of looking for excuses, you have to seek for solutions and that’s what we try to do every day."
Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League last season (Image: EXPRESS)
Folarin Balogun and Gabriel Martinelli were selected to lead the line against the Bees, but the young duo were unable to inspire Arsenal to victory in their first outing of the new season.
It remains to be seen whether or not Aubameyang will start the match against Chelsea, who got their Premier League campaign off to a flyer with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The Blues could decide to hand Romelu Lukaku his second debut for the club after his £97million move from Inter Milan was completed last week.