Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed serious concerns about how a worsening injury situation could derail the club’s Premier League championship campaign, despite their commanding 2-0 victory over Brentford that extended their unbeaten streak to 18 matches across all competitions. The Wednesday night triumph at Emirates Stadium, powered by goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka, propelled the Gunners to a five-point advantage over second-place Manchester City. However, the win came at a significant cost as both midfielder Declan Rice and defender Cristhian Mosquera were forced from the pitch with apparent injuries. The situation compounds existing absences including first-choice center-backs Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba, along with attackers Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard. Arteta particularly lamented the demanding fixture schedule that required his squad to play with one fewer recovery day than their opponents, questioning the Premier League’s commitment to player welfare. With a critical early Saturday kick-off against in-form Aston Villa looming, the injury-depleted squad faces mounting physical challenges despite their impressive table position.