Football News, Notes & Injuries

Botman (knee) was forced off injured in his first start since his return from injury in Sunday's 2-0 win against Chelsea, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to Chronicle Live. "I think he was icing a problem at half-time, so we hope he's okay. With that in mind, and the fact I thought we needed to change tactically, we made a change and brought Lewis (Miley) on."

Scarlett (groin) underwent surgery in recent days to be ready for the pre-season, coach Ange Postecoglou said in a press conference. "Dane's had an operation, he was carrying a groin injury all year and we decided to get the operation done so he's ready for pre-season."

Kulusevski was forced off in the 19th minute of Sunday's 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace due to a knock. He should be okay moving forward, coach Ange Postecoglou said in a press conference. "He should be okay, just talking to him after. The medical team are not too concerned with him, more of a knock than anything else, so we're hoping he should be okay."

Rice couldn't train in the build up for Sunday's clash against Liverpool and missed the game since he is suffering from a hip injury that doesn't look good, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference, according to The Standard. "I think he is struggling. It does not look good."

Gomez (hamstring) was spotted back in team training on Friday, the club posted.

Ajer (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury that ruled him out of Sunday's 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town, he will hopefully be available against Fulham, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference. "A minor injury. He actually played with that against Manchester United but couldn't push through this time. He'll hopefully be available against Fulham."

Scott suffered a fractured jaw in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Aston Villa and will undergo surgery to stabilize the injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the season, the club announced.

Trossard delivered one assist in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool before being forced off in the 78th minute due to an apparent hamstring injury, according to Simon Collings for Standard Sport.

Timber (undisclosed) was on the bench in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool but is clearly not fit to play, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "No, we brought Jurrien in to see if today he was better but he was very clear that he's not fit to play."

Merino had Arsenal's second goal before picking up his second yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool, which will make him miss the game against Newcastle on Sunday, according to the league.

Trossard got an assist on Arsenal's first goal in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.

Yoro was injured and subbed out in the 52nd minute of Sunday's 2-0 loss versus West Ham United. According to manager Ruben Amorim, "We have to assess Leny in a better way tomorrow [Monday]. He felt something but I think it could be a small thing."