"With Arsenal still competing in four competitions, Mikel Arteta's squad depth is likely to be tested in the coming weeks. On the Premier League front, the Gunners were able to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester United last weekend when they dispatched Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road and are sitting six points clear of Manchester City after Pep Guardiola's side could only draw at Tottenham. It's another big week in Arsenal's season, as they take on Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, having earned a narrow 3-2 advantage in last month's first leg."
"Merino had suffered a foot injury during his side's defeat to Manchester United, with Arteta's initial update revealing that the Spain international would see a specialist to determine the full extent of the issue. The club have now confirmed that Merino has suffered a bone injury in the player's right foot and will go under the knife. "Mikel will have surgery in the coming days and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme," a club statement read. "Mikel is expected to be out of action for an extended period, with the aim of returning to full training before the end of the season.""
Arsenal remain active in four competitions, having beaten Leeds United 4-0 and sit six points clear of Manchester City. A Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea and a Premier League home match with Sunderland create a busy schedule. Midfielder Mikel Merino missed the squad after sustaining a foot injury in the Manchester United defeat. The club confirmed a bone injury in his right foot and announced surgery in the coming days, followed by recovery and rehabilitation. Merino is expected to be out for an extended period but aims to return to full training before season's end. His absence will test squad depth after 33 appearances and six goals this season.
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