Getting one of their renowned bogey fixtures out of the way early, Arsenal venture to Goodison Park to meet Everton in Sunday afternoon's Premier League contest.
The Gunners remain unbeaten after four games of the new term, taking 10 points from an available 12 to cement a fifth-placed standing in the fledgling table before the international break.
Mikel Arteta led his side to a pulsating 3-1 win over Manchester United last time out, but Arsenal have suffered defeat in each of their last three visits to Goodison Park in the Premier League.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with the Toffees, who sit in the relegation zone with just a solitary point to their name.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: October 21 (vs. Chelsea)
Not long before the Gunners' victory over Man United, the Ghana FA announced that Thomas Partey had sustained a groin injury in training, which was subsequently confirmed by Arteta. No timeframe has been placed on the midfielder's recovery, but he is expected to spend another few weeks on the sidelines.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Jurrien Timber's Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest was cruelly cut short when the Dutchman suffered an ACL injury, which will keep him out for most of if not the entire season.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Mohamed Elneny has not played for the Gunners since suffering a severe knee injury at the end of January, and while the Egypt international has been seen in team training, his rehabilitation is being carefully managed, and he will not earn any minutes just yet.
ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no players suspended for this match. body check tags ::
