Arsenal have confirmed that the Gunners will be without four key players when they take on Sheffield United on Saturday evening in the Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium due to injuries and suspension.

Mikel Arteta’s side head to the game following a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in their last encounter.

“Calum Chambers Left knee ruptured anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee during Chelsea (h) on 29 December. Successful surgery completed. Rehabilitation process expected to take between six to nine months,” Arsenal wrote on their official website on Wednesday.

“Sead Kolasinac left thigh strain being assessed ahead of next week, but will not be available for Sheffield United (h).

“Kieran Tierney right shoulder dislocated right shoulder during West Ham Utd (a) on December 9. Successful surgery completed. Rehabilitation process expected to take around three months, aiming to return to full training in March.

“Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suspended following his red card at Crystal Palace, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss the next three matches.

“Hector Bellerin tight right hamstring being assessed ahead of Sheffield United (h).”

The kick-off time for the match is 4pm.