Gabriel’s withdrawal comes on the same night that Arsenal expect to welcome a marquee star back from the sidelines, with Bukayo Saka returning to the fold after a three-month layoff. Saka started on the bench against Fulham but came on as a substitute to score the decisive goal on the night.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his concern as the Gunners lost both Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber to injury against Fulham.Bukayo Saka made his long-awaited return from his own injury to net the winner in Arsenal's 2-1 victory on Tuesday evening,

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta gives Gabriel and Jurrien Timber injury updates after double scare ahead of Real Madrid - Gunners suffer more injury woes with Real Madrid clash just a week away