Arsenal injury list: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Man City

With Arsenal firmly atop the Premier League standings and into the Champions League quarterfinals, the Gunners look to secure the first of what could be four trophies this season as they meet Man City in the Carabao Cup final.

Mikel Arteta's side are still alive for what would be an historic quadruple, and they are hoping to take the first step towards that lofty goal on Sunday.

Winning the title here would mark Arsenal's first major trophy in six years, and could be the first step in what is shaping up to be a remarkable finish to a memorable and iconic campaign.

Here's the latest injury picture around Arteta's squad, with the fixtures coming thick and fast.

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Arsenal injury list

Below is the latest injury picture for Arsenal, and estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Jurrien Timber

• Injury: Ankle
• Expected return: March 22 (vs. Man City)

Jurrien Timber picked up an injury early in the eventual 2-0 victory over Everton on March 14. He went down in the opening 15 minutes, but carried on as long as he could. Ultimately, he was forced off in the 37th minute, replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

In the end, it would appear Arsenal dodged a bullet with this one. Mikel Arteta said that Timber's recovery will be "a matter of days," but he missed the Bayer Leverkusen return leg and his availability for the EFL Cup final against Man City on the weekend is up in the air.

Martin Odegaard

• Injury: Knee
• Expected return: March 22 (vs. Manchester City)

Odegaard has not felt right for much of the season, battling through a knee injury, and he has been held out of recent Premier League matches against Chelsea and Brighton as a result. "We have to wait and see how comfortable he is to do certain actions,” Mikel Arteta said before the Brighton match in early March.

The Carabao Cup final against Manchester City might be the most realistic target as games come thick and fast across multiple competitions. Odegaard missed the second leg of the Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen but is hoping to make his return in the EFL Cup final, or the FA Cup quarterfinal against Southampton after that.

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Mikel Merino

• Injury: Broken foot
• Expected return date: May

It was reported in Spain late on February 1 that Merino could miss much of the rest of the season with a broken foot, and Arsenal confirmed the injury a day later. The club said the midfielder will be out for "an extended period" while he recovers from surgery, but the intention is for him to be back in training before the season ends.

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Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Man City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Kepa (GK)

White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie

Rice, Zubimendi

Saka, Eze, Trossard

Gyokeres

Arsenal fixture schedule: Upcoming games

• Arsenal vs. Man City | EFL Cup final | Sunday, March 22
• Southampton vs. Arsenal | FA Cup 6th round | Saturday, April 4
• Sporting CP vs. Arsenal | Champions League quarterfinal, first leg | Tuesday, April 7
• Arsenal vs. Bournemouth | Premier League | Saturday, April 11
• Arsenal vs. Sporting CP | Champions League quarterfinal, second leg | Wednesday, April 15
• Man City vs. Arsenal | Premier League | Sunday, April 19