Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed a double injury blow after his side's disappointing draw with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, leaving the Gunners' title hopes hanging in the balance.
The draw, which saw Arsenal drop crucial points in the title race, was overshadowed by concerns over the fitness of two key stars, whose injuries could have a significant impact on the team's chances of lifting the Premier League trophy.
Arteta revealed that the two players suffered injuries during the match, with one picking up a knock in the first half and the other limping off the pitch in the second half.
While Arteta did not go into detail about the nature of the injuries, he did confirm that both players would be undergoing further assessments to determine the extent of the damage.
The news will come as a major blow to Arsenal fans, who had been hoping that their team could maintain their momentum in the title race.
The Gunners had been in impressive form, with a string of victories that had taken them to the top of the table.
However, the draw with Nottingham Forest has given their rivals hope, and the injuries to the two key players could be the turning point in the season.
Arteta will be sweating on the fitness of his players, knowing that the title race is far from over.
The Gunners' next match is against a tough opponent, and they will need to be at their best if they are to come away with all three points.
Arteta will be working tirelessly with his medical team to get the injured players back on the pitch as soon as possible.
In the meantime, Arsenal fans will be anxiously waiting for updates on the fitness of their players, knowing that the title race is on a knife-edge.