Arsenal's injury worries are compounding as they enter a busy run of fixtures this season.
The Gunners were hoping to start the season strong and challenge Manchester City for the Premier League.
While their league position has stabilized, the Gunners are already adrift of the so far perfect City.
Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey are absent, along with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.
The Gunners also have to deal with issues for Leandro Trossard, while other players are carrying knocks.
The curse appears to have spread to players out on loan, with Albert Lokonga injured at Luton Town.