Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Crystal Palace

The Gunners secured an uncomfortable 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend, where first-half strikes from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka proved telling.

Mikel Arteta's men opened the 2022-23 season with a 2-0 triumph over Palace at Selhurst Park, but they have already been hit with a devastating early blow on the fitness front.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Eagles, who bested Sheffield United 1-0 in gameweek one.

Jurrien Timber

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Summer signing Jurrien Timber left the field after just 50 minutes on his Premier League debut last weekend, and scans have shown a serious ACL injury - which will require surgery - and the Dutchman will not play again for several months.

Gabriel Jesus

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: September 16 (vs. Everton)

Likewise, Gabriel Jesus has gone under the knife to address a knee problem, but the Brazilian striker will not be sidelined for as long as Timber and could make his comeback in the middle of next month.

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Calf

Possible return date: August 21 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Oleksandr Zinchenko is yet to play for the Gunners this season due to a calf problem, but he is now back in full training and in with a strong chance of deputising for Timber on Monday night.

Mohamed Elneny

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Mohamed Elneny welcomes Timber into the long-term knee injury club, and the Egyptian midfielder is still on the road to recovery from the operation he underwent at the end of January.

Folarin Balogun

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: August 21 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Folarin Balogun has not been seen in an Arsenal shirt since picking up a foot injury in pre-season, but the American striker is expected to head for the exit door in the coming weeks either way.

Albert Sambi Lokonga

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Similarly, Albert Sambi Lokonga is working his way back from a muscular injury, but the out-of-favour Belgian would be unlikely to force his way into a matchday squad if fully fit.

ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Arsenal have no players suspended for this match.