Partey, Smith Rowe, White - Arsenal injury latest and expected return dates

Arsenal currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with zero points, zero goals scored and nine conceded after three games played - the worst start to a season in the Premier League era.

As a result, Saturday's home clash against Norwich has become a huge game as Mikel Arteta's men look to build momentum and kickstart their season.

The Gunners last league outing was arguably the club's lowest point since Arteta took charge in December of 2019, Arsenal convincingly hammered 5-0 by a Manchester City side that barely got out of second gear to brush aside an Arsenal team in disarray.

However, the north London outfit are expected to welcome a number of key players back into the fold ahead of the visit of Daniel Farke's side on Saturday afternoon.

Mirror Sport has rounded up the latest surrounding a number of Arsenal's stars including who is likely to miss out against the Canaries.

Mohamed Elneny

Mohamed Elneny is an injury doubt for the game against Norwich City on September 11

The Egyptian midfielder is set to be side-lined for two to three weeks after suffering an injury while away on international duty.

According to the Gunners website, Elneny has sustained a hamstring strain and is aiming to return to full training in a fortnight's time.

His injury is the latest blow to an already thin midfield, as Granit Xhaka is another confirmed absentee for the next three games after his straight red card against Man City.

Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey has returned to full training for Arsenal (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

In what is welcome news to Arsenal fans, the £45m midfielder has recovered from the damage done to the ligaments of his ankle in pre-season quicker than anticipated.

Partey was on the receiving end of a nasty looking tackle from Chelsea's Ruben Loftus Cheek during a pre-season friendly at the beginning of last month, with many Arsenal fans initially fearing the worst.

However, though the 28-year-old has yet to appear for the Gunners in a competitive fixture this season, he is now "back in full training and available for selection."

Gabriel Magalhaes

Gabriel Magalhaes is yet to feature for Arsenal this season (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

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The promising Brazilian central defender is also yet to make a competitive appearance for the club so far this campaign, after the 23-year-old picked up a knee injury while away with the Seleção for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

While a far cry from the power and pace of the Premier League, Gabriel did get some minutes under his belt recently after he played 45 minutes for the Arsenal U23s against Tottenham.

Ben White

Ben White made his Arsenal debut away at Brentford ( Image:

REUTERS)

The £50m man is yet to make a competitive appearance for Arsenal in front of the Emirates faithful, but he could be in line to partner Gabriel this weekend.

After a disappointing debut for the Gunners in the 2-0 defeat away at newly-promoted Brentford, White contracted Covid-19.

As a result, the 23-year-old was forced to sit out the successive defeats to Chelsea and Man City.

However, much like Partey, White "is now back in full training and available for selection."

Emile Smith Rowe

Emile Smith Rowe was forced to pull out of the England U-21 squad with illness ( Image:

Reuters)

The 21-year-old has been a bright light in an otherwise dreary start to the campaign for Arsenal, but there is every chance the Gunners will be without him on Saturday.

Smith Rowe pulled out of the England U-21 squad with illness, though it is not thought to be Covid related.

Arteta was unable to confirm whether he would be fit enough to face Norwich, instead claiming: "He's carrying an illness. He's not been feeling good. Let's see how he is in the next couple of days."