Arsenal faces potential midfield woes as key players Thomas Partey and Jorginho sustained injuries during their recent 1-1 draw against Brentford, casting a shadow over their upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concern in a post-match statement, saying, "We didn’t expect the issue with Thomas that we had to take him out. And then for sure we didn’t expect what happened with Jorginho that we ended up playing with 10 men.’ ‘[Partey] felt something so we didn’t want to take any risks.” The Gunners are set to face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg.

In other Premier League developments, Liverpool's path to securing the league title could be confirmed as early as next weekend. The Reds currently hold a commanding 10-point lead over Arsenal. Following Arsenal’s draw with Brentford, Liverpool's potential title-winning date is set for Sunday, April 20. Liverpool requires nine points from their remaining seven fixtures to guarantee the championship, reaching a total of 82 points. Even if Arsenal wins all of their remaining six games, they could only reach a maximum of 81 points. The pivotal scenario involves Liverpool defeating West Ham United on April 13, combined with Arsenal losing their subsequent match against Ipswich Town on April 20. This sequence of results would elevate Liverpool to 79 points after a hypothetical win against Leicester, while Arsenal would remain at 63 points, with a maximum potential of 78 points achievable from their remaining five games.