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Report: Three Arsenal players limped away from Anfield on Wednesday

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Arsenal were beaten in the League Cup in midweek, and Unai Emery’s side’s efforts have taken their toll on the squad.

Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England.

According to Football London, Arsenal trio Sead Kolasinac, Joe Willock and Ainsley Maitland-Niles all limped away from Anfield in midweek, and could now be doubts for Unai Emery’s side’s match this weekend.

Arsenal are set to take on Wolves on Saturday, and they are under pressure to get the three points.

Arsenal have failed to win any of their last three domestic matches, with Emery coming in for criticism.

The Spanish boss may well not have a fully fit squad to pick from either, as Arsenal’s exertions in midweek have taken their toll.

Arsenal played out a 5-5 draw with Liverpool on Wednesday evening, before eventually going out of the League Cup on penalties.

The make matters worse after their exit, Kolasinac, Willock and Maitland-Niles all appeared to pick up knocks during the game.

The trio all reportedly hobbled away from the stadium after the contest.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal is challenged by James Milner of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in...

Although Arsenal haven’t confirmed the severity of the injuries, they could now be doubts to feature at the weekend.

If Arsenal manage to beat Wolves, and other results go in their favour, they could close the gap to the top four down to just one point.