The Arsenal star appears to indicate that an injury is adding to the club's woes ahead of the clash with Manchester United

Arsenal could be without Riccardo Calafiori for their next clash against Manchester United due to injury.

He gunners The defender had to be substituted early in the second half in the 5-2 win over West Ham on Saturday night.

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Calafiori appeared to hold his groin once he was off the field in what may be a blow to Arsenal's plans to United on Wednesday night.

The versatile Italian, who was replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenkohas quickly established himself as a firm fan favorite among the Gunners faithful.

He only returned to the starting XI last week against Nottingham Forest after missing six games with a knee injury.

AND Mikel Arteta He will be left sweating due to his physical condition, along with his lateral teammates ben white and Takehiro Tomiyasu He is already out due to injury.

There was another worry for Arsenal moments after Calafiori was taken off before the hour mark.

Bukayo Sakawho scored a penalty against West Ham and assisted two other goals, fell in pain on the London Stadium grass.

However, despite a long break for treatment and a short period off the pitch, he was able to continue playing.

Although he was later withdrawn and Raheem Sterling came in in his place in the closing stages.

Arsenal were able to go the rest of the game without worrying anymore about the fitness of their players in what was a resounding victory.

Gabriel headed the first goal when barely ten minutes had elapsed, and he did so on another set piece that was crossed by Saka.

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Leandro Trossard He doubled Arsenal's lead earlier with less than half an hour on the clock, hitting the empty net after being intercepted by Saka.

The three points were practically sealed moments later, when Martin Odegaard scored from a penalty.

Kai Havertz The play continued when he added the Gunners' fourth goal, although hosts West Ham did their best to fight back.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's strike was followed by an excellent Emerson Palmieri free-kick to ensure Arsenal only had a two-goal lead.

However, the north London team scored their fifth and final goal shortly before half-time thanks to a Saka penalty.

The victory put them second in the Premier League and six points behind Liverpool, who host Manchester City tomorrow.

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However, Arsenal could drop down the standings on Sunday if Chelsea beat Aston Villa by more than three goals.

Arteta's side will now turn their attention to United's visit to the Emirates on Wednesday as they continue to chase Liverpool.