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Visualised: Arsenal injuries mount as title aspirations wane

Reuters

Arsenal medic Colin Lewin is quickly becoming London's busiest man.

Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Norwich City on Sunday marked the return of Aaron Ramsey to the starting lineup and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first-team comeback, after both missed a month with hamstring concerns.

These two bright spots were nullified by injuries to Laurent Koscielny, Alexis Sanchez, and an apparent knee issue for Santi Cazorla, as the Gunners' dismal trip to Norfolk was made worse with each touch of the ball.

Speaking to reporters post-match, manager Arsene Wenger provided a quick update on his fallen trio.

"We have three (injuries) because Cazorla played on one leg in the final part of the second half," the Frenchman said.

"He has a knee problem, Sanchez has a hamstring problem and Koscielny has a hip problem. How bad it is, we'll have to see that tomorrow (Monday)."

One look at a chart detailing the extent of Arsenal's cursed 2015-16 campaign puts what were once very real title ambitions into doubt.

Player Injury Details Return
Francis Coquelin Knee MCL injury 27-02-2016
Danny Welbeck Knee Knee surgery 12-01-2016
Tomas Rosicky Knee Knee surgery 02-01-2016
Jack Wilshere Fibula Fibula fracture 13-12-2015
Theo Walcott Calf Calf strain 05-12-2015
Mikel Arteta Calf Calf strain NA
Laurent Koscielny Hip Hip strain NA
Alexis Sanchez Thigh Hamstring strain NA
Santi Cazorla Knee Knee strain NA

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